Shaquille O'Neal was born on march 6, 1972 in Newark New Jersey. Shaquille's father is Joseph Toney, Shaquille's mother is Lucille O'Neal. Shaquille's father was strict every time Shaquille got in trouble he will spank him. Shaquile's father left Newark and soon later was in jail.

Shaquille's mother married Philip Harrison.he moved around a lot and got teased by kids for how tall he was. Shaquille played for cole high school in texas. Then cole high school won basketball state championship in 1989.

Then Shaquille joined LSU for college basketball.He made raps instead of partying with his LSU friends. Shaquille joined the 1992 NBA draft and got drafted by the Orlando Magic. Shaquille was named rookie of the year.

Shaquille got traded to the Los Angeles Lakers and four years later won the NBA finals. Shaquille bought a mansion in Orlando that was 23 thousand square feet. Shaquille had a pool, a full - size indoor basketball court, a giant soda machine and all kinds of games. Next Shaquille got traded to the Miami Heat and 2 years later won the NBA finals.

Shaquille started dating Arenetta and had a baby her name was Taahriah on July 19, 1996. Finaly Shaquille retired from basketball after 19 seasons. Shaquille got his debut to be a TV comentater. Shaquille is alive today and known for his amazing basketball skills.