After a truly remarkable career, Shaquille O’Neal is set to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame next week.
Born in “Brick City,” New Jersey, O’Neal not only had a legendary career as an NBA player, but has — and continues — to live a legendary off-the-court life as well.
On the basketball side of things, at 7’1” and 300 pounds, a young Shaquille O’Neal established himself as an unstoppable force during his years at Louisiana State University for three seasons.
After averaging 21.6 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 4.6 blocks in college, The Big Fella — who would acquire numerous nicknames throughout his career — solidified his place as the first overall pick in the 1992 draft.