Shaquille O’Neal Height, Weight and Body Net Worth

Shaquille O’Neal aka Shaq is a retired NBA star who, apart from his extraordinary skills on the court, was known and is still known for his gigantic physique. He played college basketball at Louisiana State University under coach Dale Brown. His stature and impressive play caught the attention of the NBA and he was immediately named by the Orlando Magic as the first pick in the 1992 NBA draft. Shaq arrived in the NBA very athletic and well cut.

Shaquille O’Neal Height

Standing at 7ft1 tall, Shaq caught the eye due to his size. However, he is not the tallest player in the NBA, this title was won by Manute Bol who towered at 7ft 7in followed by Yao Ming who towered at 7ft6in. However, Manute and Ming might both be taller, but Shaq had an impressive physique that was physically imposing. He was very active and fast, regardless of his size. Shaq’s height and agility obviously gave him an edge over his opponents, becoming the 1992/1993 Rookie of the Year. The descent was also a feat because he could reach the basket without having to jump too high. His field goal percentage of 58.2% ranks him 3rd on the NBA’s all-time list.

Shaquille O’Neal and body measurements

In his first season, Shaq’s weight was estimated at 230 pounds. Her measurements were recorded as below;

Chest – 57 inches or 145 cm
Arms/Biceps – 20 in or 51 cm
Waist – 48 in or 122 cm

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However, when Shaq left for LA Lakers in 1996, he gradually began to warp. Fast forward to 2004 and the once-toned Shaq had added almost 100 pounds to weigh around 370 pounds. It turns out that Shaq was deliberately trying to increase his weight to improve his stamina and extend his game. He was tired of getting shoved at the post in the offseason right after the Lakers win. To do this, Shaq added more meat and potatoes to his meals and the fats started to accumulate. Although he achieved his goal at first, the long-term repercussions were unexpected.

Shaq did little or nothing to help the He continued to pay more visits to burger joints than to the gym. He was later traded to the Miami Heats where he worked hard to lose weight so he could play his game. Despite his weight, Shaq has always had an above average basketball career spanning nearly two decades — his many accolades are proof of that, not to mention his $350 million net worth. However, some speculate that Shaq would have done better if he had kept his weight under control.

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Following his retirement in 2011, Shaq built even more pools. As a sports analyst, he moved into the media and also became a businessman.

A body as gigantic as expected comes with a gigantic shoe size. Shaq wears shoe sizes 22.