Global icon Shaquille O’Neal is a prolific NBA legend, having written chapters in league history with his dominance as a center. A four-time NBA Champion, O’Neal has earned a successful life on and off the court. Previously married to Shaunie O’Neal, how many kids does Shaquille O’Neal have?
While the charismatic big man has always amazed his fans with his Big Shaq humor, O’Neal has been an exceptional father to all his children.
The NBA legend talks about his kids often and has been a responsible parent who genuinely cares about them. Here’s what you need to know about Shaquille O’Neal’s kids and family.
How many kids does Shaquille O’Neal have?
Shaq is the proud father of six children – Taahirah, Myles, Shareef, Amirah, Shaqir, and Me’arah O’Neal. He shares four of his kids – Shareef, Amirah, Shaqir, and Me’arah – with his ex-wife Shaunie O’Neal.
Shaquille O’Neal with family (image via Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post)Shaquille O’Neal had his eldest daughter Taahirah with his previous girlfriend Arnetta Yardbourgh. Meanwhile, Myles O’Neal is Shaunie’s eldest son from a relationship prior to her marriage with Shaq.
The NBA legend adopted Myles and fathers all six children with the utmost sense of family. Here’s what we know about Shaquille O’Neal’s kids.
Taahira O’Neal
Taahira O’Neal is the eldest of Shaquille O’Neal’s six children. Born July 18, 1996, Taahira is the daughter of Shaq and Arnetta Yardbourgh. The NBA legend dated Arnetta Yarbourgh back in 1992, an American businessperson and a successful entrepreneur.
Shaquille O’Neal’s daughter, Taahira O’Neal (Image via open source)Though the couple later split in 1996, Taahira maintains a close relationship with her father and all her five siblings. She graduated from Oglethorpe University and currently works at PepsiCo.
Myles O’Neal
Myles O’Neal isn’t Shaq’s biological son, but he grew up alongside his siblings as part of the O’Neal family.
Shaquille O’Neal’s son, Myles O’Neal (Image via open source) He was born to Shaunie and Daven Baptiste on May 8, 1997, before Shaq’s wife met the NBA legend. Miles pursued a career in modeling and is now a well-known television personality and DJ.
Shareef O’Neal
Shareef O’Neal is the first of the four children shared between Shaq and Shaunie. Born on 11 January 2000, Shareef grew up following a passion for basketball and played the sport throughout high school.
Shaquille O’Neal’s son, Shareef O’Neal (Image via open source)He enrolled in UCLA but later transferred to Louisiana State University. Following his spectacular college career, Shareef went undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft and currently plays in the G League. Unbeknownst to many, Shareef O’Neal underwent an open-heart surgery in 2018 but made it back to the court with his never-say-die attitude.
Amirah O’Neal
Amirah O’Neal is the first of two daughters of Shaq and Shaunie O’Neal. Born on 13 November 2001, Amirah also grew up playing basketball from an early age.
Shaquille O’Neal’s daughter Amirah O’Neal (Image via Instagram) She currently plays college basketball for the LSU Tigers at Louisiana State University.
Shaqir O’Neal
Shaqir O’Neal is the third child shared between Shaq and Shaunie. He is 20 years old, born on 19 April 2003 in Los Angeles.
Shaquille O’Neal’s son Shaqir O’Neal (Image via open source)Like his siblings, Shaqir also plays college basketball for the Texas Southern Tigers at Southern Texas University. His high school career has been quite impressive, and Shaqir is expected to be a promising professional player in the near future.
Me’arah O’Neal
Born on 1 May 2006, Me’arah O’Neal is Shaquille O’Neal’s youngest daughter. Only 17 years old, Me’arah is already a high school basketball sensation.
Shaquille O’Neal’s youngest daughter Me’arah O’Neal (Image via Instagram) She plays for the California Interscholastic Federation League. Rather interestingly, Me’arah also plays as a Center quite like her father!
FAQs
Q. How many children does Shaq have?
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has six children.
Q. Who is Taahira O’Neal’s mother?
Taahira O’Neal’s mother is Arnetta Yarbourgh.
Q. How many children did Shaq have with his ex-wife Shaunie O’Neal?
Shaquille O’Neal had four children with Shaunie O’Neal.
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