@exttraloud: Born on March 6, 1972, in Newark, New Jersey, basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal rose from a disciplined military family to become one of the most dominant players in NBA history. Raised by his mother Lucille O’Neal and stepfather Phillip Harrison, Shaq’s size, talent, and determination made him a star early on. He gained national attention at Louisiana State University before being drafted No.1 overall by the Orlando Magic in 1992. Shaq went on to win four NBA championships, an MVP award, and became a global sports icon, proud father, and entertainer. Happy Birthday, Big Diesel! Fans, drop a birthday message for Shaq in the comments. #ShaquilleONeal #HappyBirthday #NBAlegend #viral #foryoupage