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Shaquille O’Neal and dominance go hand in hand. The 7-foot-1 inch center established himself as one of the greatest players ever, winning almost every accolade in NBA history. He used his physicality to the best advantage and changed the entire complexity of the game as he turned into an unguardable beast.

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Interestingly enough, it seems his young fans are not aware of Shaq’s huge height. This can be seen in one of his recent visits to a Dallas school. 

When asked about Shaq’s height, kids from the school gave absurd answers that in no way represent Shaquille O’Neal’s build.

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Shaquille O’Neal visits school only to get humiliated

Shaquille O’Neal and his achievements in the NBA are no joke. He won 4 NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat. Moreover, he has numerous individual accolades to his name. A Rookie of the Year award, 3 final MVP awards, and the 1999-00 MVP are just some of his achievements.

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Thanks to his exploits both on and off the basketball court, he has earned a fan following like no other. However, it seems his fans studying in a Dallas school are not aware of his huge height.

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Shaq visited a school in Dallas to greet his young fans and have a good time. Interestingly enough, when the students were asked what Shaq’s height is, none of them were able to answer correctly! In fact, they made absurd assumptions like 6-foot-1 inches!

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The host asked the kids, “How tall do you think Shaq is?” One student replied, 6-foot-1, while another replied 6-foot-5. The other two who were asked Shaq’s height were also wrong as they replied 6-foot-7 inches and 6-foot-8 and a half!

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Crazy to think someone can assume Shaq’s height to be 6-foot-1 inches! For the uninitiated, Shaquille O’Neal is actually 7-foot-1 inch tall, making him one of the tallest players to ever play in the NBA.

Using his skills and physicality to perfect use, Shaq retired with an average of 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists and one of the greatest ever.

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Abhinava Ghosh

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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