O'Neal credits the Boys and Girls Club of America in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey, with giving him a safe place to play and keeping him off the streets. "It gave me something to do," he said. "I'd just go there to shoot. I didn't even play on a team.” O'Neal first gained national attention while playing at Linton Middle School. He led his Robert G. Cole High School team, San Antonio, Texas, to a 68–1 record during his two years there and helped the team win the state title during his senior year. His 791 rebounds during the 1989 season remain a state record for a player in any classification.
Personal information
| Date of birth | March 6, 1972 |
| Place of birth | Newark, New Jersey |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Robert G. Cole |
| Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Listed weight | 325 lb (147 kg) |
Career information
| College | Louisiana State |
| NBA Draft | 1992 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 Selected by the Orlando Magic |
| Pro career | 1992–present |
Career history
| Orlando Magic (1992–1996) |
| Los Angeles Lakers (1996–2004) |
| Miami Heat (2004–2008) |
| Phoenix Suns (2008–2009) |
| Cleveland Cavaliers (2009–2010) |
| Boston Celtics (2010–present) |
Career highlights and awards
| 4× NBA Champion (2000, 2001, 2002, 2006) |
| 3× NBA Finals MVP (2000–2002) |
| NBA Most Valuable Player (2000) |
| NBA Rookie of the Year (1993) |
| 15× NBA All-Star (1993–1998, 2000–2007, 2009) |
| 2× NBA scoring champion (1995, 2000) |
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