Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal is a retired American basketball player, one of the most dominant centers in NBA history.

Standing seven feet one inch and weighing over 300 pounds, he won four championships and was known for his overpowering style of play.

Since retirement, he has become a media personality and businessman: Shaq was unstoppable in the paint.

Often called simply Shaq.

basketball

NBA

Top-tier American court league

dunk · rebound · block · slam · post-up · alley-oop · championship · MVP · All-Star · three-peat

personality

charisma

Magnetic personal appeal

prankster · nicknames · Diesel · Superman · affable · engaging · likable · outgoing · humorous · larger-than-life

physique

towering

Of imposing height

dominant · powerful · imposing · seven-footer · muscular · athletic · intimidating · unstoppable · force · strongman

entertainer

rapper

Hip-hop vocal artist

  • actorOne who portrays characters
  • comedianProfessional humor performer
  • hostOne receiving guests

Steel · cameo · personality · hip-hop · DJ · TNT · analyst · broadcaster · humorist · improv

endorser

Icy Hot

Menthol-capsaicin muscle cream

commercials · brand · ambassador · sponsorship · advertising · marketing · pitchman · campaigns

Categories
Opposites
physical stature in basketball

Shaquille O'NealAllen Iverson

Chris Paul · point guards

playing style and skill set

Shaquille O'NealStephen Curry

Golden State marksman

Steve Nash · Ray Allen · Reggie Miller · sharpshooters · sharpshooter

personality and public persona

Shaquille O'NealTim Duncan

David Robinson · reserved · quiet · introverted · Kevin Durant

Family

Shaq, Neal

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G