Shaq

Shaquille O'Neal, also known as "Shaq," was born on March 6, 1972, in Newark, New Jersey. He grew up in a military family and moved around a lot as a child. Shaq's love for basketball started at a young age, and he quickly became one of the best players in his high school. He went on to play college basketball at Louisiana State University (LSU) and was drafted by the Orlando Magic in the 1992 NBA draft.