Biography
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal (born March 6, 1972), frequently referred to simply as "Shaq", is an American professional basketball player, rapper, and actor. He is widely perceived as one of the most dominant players in the history of the NBA and one of the most quotable athletes of all time. He has written an autobiography (Shaq Talks Back) and maintains a website (http://shaqquotes.com) for his fans. Currently, he plays at center for the Phoenix Suns. O'Neal has won four NBA Championships, three with the Los Angeles Lakers and one most recently in 2006, with the Miami Heat.
From 1993 onward, O'Neal has pursued a rapping career. He has released five studio albums and 1 compilation album. Although his rapping abilities have often been criticized, it has been noted that he has continuously been "progressing as a rapper in small steps, not leaps and bounds." His 1993 debut album, Shaq Diesel, received platinum certification from the RIAA.
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