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Rare Photo Shows 6ft9 LeBron James’ Height Next to Shaquille O’Neal’s Son

Published 02/09/2023, 8:47 AM EST

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The height gene runs strong in the O’Neal family. Shaquille O’Neal, the basketball legend, is widely known for his towering height of 7’1″. But what about the next generation of O’Neal basketball players? A rare photo of LeBron James standing alongside Shaquille O’Neal’s sons, Shareef, Shaqir, and Myles, has been making its rounds on the internet. The photo is not only a treat for basketball fans but also raises the question, who will be the tallest among the O’Neal brothers. And will they be able to live up to their father’s legacy?

O’Neal brothers and LeBron James: a birthday snapshot

The O’Neal family is a basketball dynasty, with Shaquille O’Neal as the towering giant. His sons, Shareef, Shaqir, and Myles, are also following in their father’s footsteps. They are determined to make a name for themselves in the world. Recently, a photo was posted by Myles O’Neal on his birthday, capturing a moment of the O’Neal brothers standing side by side with LeBron James. This photo, taken on a special occasion, provides a glimpse into the world of these basketball greats. They also share close relationships.

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According to the post shared the photo showcases the height difference between LeBron James, standing at 6’8″, and the O’Neal brothers. The tallest being Shareef at 6’9″, followed by Shaqir at 6’7″, and the youngest, Myles, at 6’3″. This photo is not only a testament to the O’Neal family’s love for basketball, but also a celebration of the bond formed between these basketball legends and their families.

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The “tall” gene that runs in the family of Shaquille O’Neal 

Shaquille O’Neal is a towering figure in the world of basketball. And it seems that his height gene has been passed down to his children. Four of O’Neal’s children stand at least 6’6″. His oldest daughter Taahirah reaching 6’7″. This next generation of basketball players is not only tall, but they are also still growing. Because Shaquille O’Neal was still growing until he was 19 years old.

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The photo of LeBron James and the O’Neal brothers is a testament to the bond between these basketball legends and the next generation of basketball players. The O’Neal family, with Shaquille at the forefront, has a long history of height and talent in the sport, and it seems that this legacy will continue through his children.

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Nivedita Dubey

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Nivedita Dubey is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Nivedita has been following the NBA for a long time now and is deeply interested in the strategic intricacies of the sport. To hone her understanding of the inner workings of the game, she closely follows the analyses of popular NBA insiders and reporters like, Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania.
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