Shaq

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He was born in Newark, New Jersey.

1972 - present

Shaquille O'Neal is born on March 6, 1972.

1972 - present

Shaq is recruited to play basketball at Cole High School

1987 - 1988

Shaq commits to Louisiana State University (LSU), to play for the Tigers

1988 - 1992

Shaq plays at the U.S. Olympic Festival in Minneapolis. He wins the MVP award.

July 16 1990 - July 17 1990

Shaq sets his single game record scoring 53 points in a game vs Arkansas state

December 18 1990 - December 19 1990

Shaq is the 4 sophomore to win the Associated Press Player of the Year Award

March 29 1991 - March 30 1991

Shaq is the 1 player from LSU to be Southeastern player of the year

May 21 1991 - May 22 1991

7ft. 1in. and 303lb., Shaq is drafted 1st overall by the Orlando Magic

June 24 1992 - June 25 1992

A strong debut for Shaq: 12pts., 18 rebounds, and 3 blocks for the Magic

November 6 1992 - November 7 1992

Shaq dunks a ball so hard, the hoop folds down and the game is delayed 35 mins

February 7 1993 - February 8 1993

Shaq becomes the first rookie to play in the all-star game since MJ

February 21 1993 - February 22 1993

Shaq wins the NBA rookie of the year award. He received 96/98 possible votes

May 6 1993 - May 7 1993

Shaq gets his famous superman tattoo while in Hawaii

June 1993 - present

Shaq stars in the movie "Blue Chips" as himself

February 1994 - present

Shaq represents the U.S in the World Basketball Championship in toronto.

August 1994 - present

Shaq suffers a thumb injury because Matt Geiger hacked him

October 24 1995 - October 25 1995

Shaq again stars in a film as himself. The movie is called "Kazaam".

July 1996 - August 1996

Shaq signs a 7yr, $120 million contract with the LA Lakers

July 18 1996 - July 19 1996

Shaq and his girlfriend, Arnetta, give birth to daughter Taahirah

August 1996 - September 1996

Shaq hyperextends his left knee and is out 28 games

February 12 1997 - February 13 1997

Shaq once again stars in a movie as himself called "Steel".

August 1997 - September 1997

Shaq gives a $5,000 diamond rolex to teamate Derek fisher

December 25 1999 - December 26 1999

The Lakers win 3 consecuitive titles

2000 - 2002

Shaq has another child, this time a boy, named Shareef

February 2000 - March 2000

Shaq takes home the NBA MVP award honors

May 10 2000 - May 11 2000

Shaq agrees to a 3yr and $88.5 million contract extension with the Lakers

October 13 2000 - October 14 2000

Shaq requests a trade after a fued with teammate Kobe Bryant, but it's denied

December 2000 - January 2001

Shaq marries his longtime girlfriend, Shaunie

December 26 2002 - December 27 2002

Shaq is traded to the Heat

July 14 2004 - July 15 2004

Shaq is traded to the Celtics

2010 - 2011

Shaq announces his retirement on Twitter

June 1 2011 - present