O'Neal, Shaquille, sha KEEL (1972-...), is a star center in the National Basketball Association (NBA). O'Neal stands 7 feet 1 inch (216 centimeters) tall and weighs about 340 pounds (154 kilograms). He is known for his strength and for his powerful slam dunks. O'Neal consistently ranks among the NBA leaders in scoring, shooting percentage, rebounds, and blocked shots. He led the NBA in scoring in the 1994-1995 season with a 29.3 point average per game. O'Neal led the NBA in scoring again in the 1999-2000 season with a 29.7 point average and was voted the league's Most Valuable Player.