This biography chronicles the incredible rise of Shaquille O'Neal, one of the most iconic basketball players of all time. From his humble beginnings in Newark, New Jersey to becoming a four-time NBA champion, this book follows Shaq's journey
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, commonly known as Shaq, is an American former professional basketball player, and sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA. Nicknamed, among others, "Diesel", he is a 7-foot-1-inch (2.16 m) and 325-pound (147 kg) center who played for six teams over his 19-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a four-time NBA champion, three-time NBA Finals MVP, and the 2000 NBA MVP. O'Neal is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players and one of the most dominant centers in NBA history.