2024 SHAQ FOR PRESIDENT? – Dr. Shaquille O’Neal, Ed.D.
Born on March 6, 1972, in Newark, New Jersey, Dr. Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal, Ed.D., famously known as Shaq, stood 7 feet 1 inch tall and weighed about 324 pounds during his NBA tenure. His 19-season basketball career witnessed not only on-court triumphs, with four NBA championships and off-court successes. Shaq pursued higher education in business and leadership, achieving a rare feat among NBA players with a bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degree. Basketball continues to be integral in his life, visible through his NBA analysis on TV, appearances in video games, and partial ownership of the Sacramento Kings. Since 1985, every NBA championship team has had a connection to Shaq through a current or former teammate, earning him the playful title of basketball’s Kevin Bacon. Shaq retired from professional basketball on June 1, 2011. Post-retirement, he transitioned into a business mogul, expanding his brand partnerships and being an early tech adopter.