Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal (born March 6, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey), or Shaq as he is popularly known, is known as one of the National Basketball Association's most dominant basketball players. O'Neal first played for the Orlando Magic, later signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, and now plays for the Miami Heat. At 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m), 340 pounds (154 kg) and U.S. shoe size 22, he is famous for his physical stature. He has several nicknames, most of which he conferred upon himself, such as "the Diesel", "the Big Aristotle", and "Superman."

Television and video game appearances

• Shaq appeared in a coin-operated video game called NBA Jam.
• Shaq starred in Shaq Fu, a fighting game for the SNES and Genesis.
• Shaq has appeared on the MTV show Punk'd.
• Shaq has appeared on the animated series Static Shock, as a cameo.
• Shaq appeared in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, bedridden after Larry David tripped him while stretching.