Shaquille's Early Life
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, also know as Shaq was born on March 6, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey and spent part of his childhood in Germany. He was the son of Lucille O'Neal, Joseph Toney, his biological father, and Phillip A. Harris, his stepfather. Shaquille O'neal would grow to have a good education attending Coles High School in San Antonio, Texas. He also received his bachelor's attending Louisiana State University with a business major. Shaquille earned a master's degree at the University of Phoenix in Business Administration. Shaquille then recieved a doctorate at Barry University in organizational learning and leadership.
Shaquille and his Mother, Lucille O'Neal
Shaq's Adulthood
Shaquille O'Neal was formerly married to Shaunie O'Neal for about 9 years. He also has 5 children named Shareef, Amirah, Me'arah, Shaqir, and Taahirah O'Neal. Shaquille took on many careers such as a basketball player which he took on for 19 years, a NBA Analyst for the show "Inside the NBA" , an author for the book Shaq Uncut, a musician and rapper, an actor in commercials, and a reserve police officer.
Shaquille and his children
What is Shaquille O'Neal Known For?
Shaquille O'Neal is mostly known for his successful basketball career. Shaquille O'neal has earned several Most Valuable Player awards, such as Finals MVP and All - Star MVP awards. Shaquille is also a philanthropist that has donated to the Boys and Girls Club of America. Shaquille is also an NBA Analyst on the show "Inside the NBA".
Shaquille playing for the Phoenix Suns
My Tribute For Shaquille
I have decided to honor Shaquille for what he is best known for, basketball. Therefore, my tribute will be a museum on a 94 feet long by 50 feet wide basketball court named Shaq's Success. The tribute is named Shaq's Success because it shows his success on both the court and in his everyday life, such as his degrees. The foul line will be 15 feet from the backboard. The lines on the court, such as the sidelines, free throw lines, and the three - pointer lines will be painted the colors of the teams he played for. The sidelines will be painted blue to represent the Orlando Magic. The three - pointer lines will be painted the color orange to represent the Phoenix Suns. One of the free - throw lines will be painted purple to represent the Los Angeles Lakers. The other free - throw line will be painted red to represent the Miami Heat. The mid - line will be painted yellow to represent the Cleveland Cavaliers. The court itself will have the yellow / brown color of the wood on the court. The two backboards will have the quotes "I never worry about the problem, I worry about the solution." and "Can I go one day without somebody saying something negative about me". There will be one quote for each backboard. On the sidelines there will be the "gallery" where all the special artifact will be held, such as his graduation hat and robe, his team jerseys, and his degree certificates. There are so many ways to honor Shaquille and I simply have one of the possibilities, but no matter what tribute, Shaquille O'Neal is truly a famous American.
