Shaquille O'Neal. What do people think of when they hear that name? Do they think of basketball? Or maybe they just think about a famous person? Shaq has been all over the sports news for many years. When people talk about Shaquille O'Neal they normally say things about how great of a center he is. Shaq is easily one of the top ten greatest centers of all time. Shaq is a team player and works hard for what he wants. Shaquille O'Neal is not only a marvelous basketball player, but a rapper, actor, and a dedicated father. Shaq is a pioneer athlete in social media, Shaq has over a million followers on Twitter. Shaquille O'Neal often challenges his “tweeple” to a game of hide-and-go -seek by tweeting things like “People n phoenix u have 5 min to touch me I have 2 Laker tickets n my hand I’m on a corner at a bus stop.” Shaq’s Twitter account was the first account to be verified. Before Shaq was on Twitter there really wasn’t any way to verify someone on the website. to show that it was really Shaq they put the little blue and white checkmark on his profile page. Shaq was the first basketball player or anyone for that matter to announce his retirement on twitter before telling anyone else. Shaq says in his video “Eighteen years baby. WE did it. That’s why I’m telling you first. I’m retiring” Shaq was born on March 6th, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey to Lucille O'Neal and Joseph Toney. Shaq’s parents were never married that is why his last name is not Toney. Shaq’s
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Kobe Bryant is undeniably one of the most dedicated, successful, and greatest basketball players to ever grace the NBA hardwood. He has achieved what many players only dream of doing, and his list of accolades could fill an entire book. This success did not come easy for Bryant, like I said before, his hard work and dedication to the sport of basketball is what made him a legend, that is looked up to by millions of people around the world.
First, a list of his accomplishments. Kobe was drafted out of highschool at the age of seventeen, broke into the league by winning the Slam Dunk contest in his rookie season, and by age of twenty-five he was a three time world champion. He was the youngest person to be named a NBA All-Star at the age of nineteen. The combination of his talents with the talents of Shaquille O’Neal was the greatest “one-two punch” of all time. That is an objective fact. Shaq himself has even admitted that had the duo stayed together after the 2004 season, they most certainly would have gone on to win additional world championships, but Kobe didn’t need Shaq. When it was all said and done, Kobe ended up with five rings to his name to O’Neals four - all five with the Lakers I might add.
Shaq has a net worth of $350 million. He was born Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal on March 6, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey. Shaq grew up with his mother and step-father, not knowing his biological father. He is a former basketball player and rapper. He has received his MBA from University of Phoenix, and Ed.D. at Barry University, and his Bachelor's from Louisana State University,with whom he played college basketball on their team for three years from 1989-1992, when he left early to play in the National Basketball Association.
Sunday night Kobe announced his retirement through a heart felt letter in the Players Tribune. It marks then end of something special. There has always been mixed views about him. Now don’t get me wrong Kobe was not perfect by any means, but to you people who question his greatness and call him a “ball hog,” Kobe and I have but one thing to say to you: Did he shoot way too much at times? Yeah.
LeBron James was born December 30, 1984 in a poor neighborhood in Akron, Ohio (Smithwick 6). His mother gave birth to him when she was 16 and still in high school (Smithwick 6). All this goes back to how he was born in a
Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York, and when he was still a toddler, his parents moved to Wilmington, North Carolina.
Yelling “KOBE” while throwing a crumpled paper ball into the trashcan is something every sports fan in the world have done at one point of their life. After winning five time NBA championships, voted two time NBA Final MVP, two time scoring champion, his accomplishments speaks for his greatness, and that is Kobe Bryant. Bryant is now a retired professional basketball player who played in Los Angeles Lakers for 20 years. Throughout his remarkable career, Bryant developed a heroic figure as he pursued Michael Jordan’s footsteps and overcoming him toward the end of his career. He is considered a hero because he has the trait of being determined, fearless, and inspirational.
Michael Jordan was born February 17, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina, where he
King of the Court: Bill Russell and the Basketball Revolution brings a fresh perspective to the life of one of the National Basketball Association’s most iconic and prominent players of all time. Bill Russell is known for his tenacious and innovative style of basketball play, but rarely does his background get much attention. Aram Goudsouzian takes a detailed look into the life of 6’10” Bill Russell, making note of not only his authority on the court, but also his background, culture, and attitude off the court.
Professional basketball player Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr., also known as D-Wade or Flash, was born on January 17, 1982 in Chicago, Illinois. Shortly after his birth, D-Wade's parents, Dwyane Wade Sr. and Jolinda Wade, separated. Together they had 5 children. When they split, his mother, Jolinda, was given custody of the 2 youngest: Dwyane and Tragil Wade. The family struggled financially and was eventually forced to go on welfare.
Many have heard the name "LeBron" at least once due to his popularity among basketball fans and the basketball player's countless merchandise items. LeBron James is undoubtedly one of the most successful ball players in the game today. The 6'8" 250Lbs Cleveland Cavalier Forward has always had a talent for basketball
Shaquille O’Neal was renowned for being one of the most popular and paid players of the NBA. On March 8, 1972 Shaquille was born in Newark, New Jersey but because his father was a United States army sergeant Shaquille called many places around the world home. By age 13 Shaquille was a massive six foot six and many colleges were watching him, hoping to get him on their basketball team. In the end Shaquille chose to become a LSU tiger where his basketball skills improved greatly and leading him down the path into the NBA. Shaquille was the first draft pick of the 1992 draft to the Orlando Magic with a 70 million, 7 year contract. Shaquille played in the NBA until 2011 where he injured his Achilles tendon ending his career. He retired
Wardell Stephen Curry II was born March 14th, 1988 in Akron , Ohio. But mainly grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. His Mother name is Sonya Curry and father's name is Dell Curry. His father played his professional career for the Cleveland Cavaliers, at the time of Stephen’s birth, but was traded to become a member of the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Stephen spent most of his childhood. His father used to take both his sons to his daily NBA practices .
Kobe Bryant was born on August 23,1978 in Philadelphia.He used to play for the Lakers,and started in July 24,1996.Then retired on November 29,2015.He liked to watch his dad play.Joe Bryant who was Kobe’s dad/fans called him “jelly bean Bryant”.When Kobe Bryant was 14 he tried to dunk for the first time.KObe played in the NBA and wanted to be more like his dad.Kobe Bryant followed in his dad's footsteps by playing basketball.