Shaquille O’Neal is one of the best players in NBA history.
In addition to his legendary run as a basketball player, the 54-year-old has also had success in many other areas (including media).
NBA World Reacts To O’Neal’s Heartfelt Post
GettyShaquille O’Neal looks on during the third quarter in game four of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on May 23, 2023 in Miami, Florida.
Recently, O’Neal made a heartfelt post to Instagram for his son (who graduated from college).
O’Neal wrote: “Congrats my twin @shaqironeall #sacrameto state. So proud of you son. Now it’s time for bigger and better things love you my gee”
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
Chris Webber: “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥cheah. Congrats !!!!”
Mateen Cleaves: “🔥🔥”
Quentin Richardson: “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥”
Overtime: “All grown up wow 🥹”
Vince Carter, Carlos Boozer, JR Smith, Kenyon Martin, Josh Smith, Dorell Wright and Maxwell Lewis all liked the post.
GettyShaquille O’Neal looks on prior to a game between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on May 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida.
O’Neal’s son (Shaqir) played four seasons of college basketball at Texas Southern, Florida A&M and Sacramento State.
He finished his career with averages of 4.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per contest while shooting 42.9% from the field and 30.5% from three-point range in 101 games.
Yahoo Sports wrote: “Shaquille O’Neal and his son Shaqir both graduated in the same week 🎓 Shaqir graduated from Sacramento State, while Shaq earned his second master’s from LSU 👏”
Shaqir graduated from Sacramento State, while Shaq earned his second master’s from LSU 👏
(📸: Shaq/IG)
Shaq’s Legendary Career
GettyShaquille O’Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during game two of the NBA first round play-offs against the Sacramento Kings in Los Angeles 27 April, 2000.
O’Neal was the first pick in the 1992 NBA Draft out of LSU.
He spent the first four years of his career with the Orlando Magic before an eight-year run with the Los Angeles Lakers.
With Los Angeles, O’Neal won three titles.
GettyShaquille O’Neal looks on as his #32 jersey is retired at Kia Center following a game between the Orlando Magic and the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 13, 2024 in Orlando, Florida.
Following the Lakers, O’Neal won his fourth title with the Miami Heat.
He finished his 19-year career with the Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics.
His career averages were 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.3 blocks per contest while shooting 58.2% from the field in 1,207 games.
The Basketball Hall of Famer played his last game in 2011.
NBA World Reacts To Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal’s Heartfelt Post