Shaquille O’Neal’s youngest daughter, Me’Arah O’Neal, continues to make her mark in basketball, with her McDonald’s All-American card release becoming a proud milestone for the NBA legend and his family.
Highlights
- In February 2024, Shaquille O’Neal surprised daughter Me’Arah on Inside the NBA by unveiling her McDonald’s All-American jersey.
- Over a year later, her first Topps signed card was released, with Shaq reacting emotionally: “Oh, my baby card! It’s dope.”
- Me’Arah O’Neal shined at Episcopal High School (Houston) and was ranked No. 33 by ESPN.
- She committed to Florida Gators, despite her father’s wish for her to play at LSU.
- In her rookie season, she averaged 4.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, helping Florida to a 16-17 record.
In February 2024, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal proudly celebrated a career milestone for his youngest daughter, Me’Arah O’Neal, in a heartwarming moment on TNT’s Inside the NBA. To open the show, Shaq surprised his daughter by unveiling her McDonald’s All-American jersey, as co-hosts Adam Lefkoe, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley joined in the applause.
A year later, Me’Arah’s journey reached another milestone when Topps unveiled her first signed trading card in a McDonald’s All-American uniform. Shaquille O’Neal’s heartfelt reaction stole the spotlight as he proudly exclaimed, “Oh, my baby card! It’s dope.”
Me’Arah began making waves at Episcopal High School in Houston, where her impressive performances earned her national recognition. Ranked No. 33 by ESPN, she received the prestigious McDonald’s All-American selection, a moment made even more special since the game took place at Houston’s Toyota Center. Despite hometown support, Me’Arah’s West team fell to the East 98-74.
Following in her father’s footsteps in the SEC, though not at LSU as Shaquille had hoped, Me’Arah committed to the Florida Gators. Shaq, while nostalgic about his alma mater, fully supported her decision, expressing immense pride in her independence.
In her rookie season with Florida, Me’Arah showed promise, averaging 4.8 points and 3.9 rebounds while helping her team finish with a 16-17 record. Notably, she also faced off against LSU twice, though the Gators fell short in both contests.
For Shaquille O’Neal, who once dominated NBA courts, the true victory now lies in watching his daughter carve her own path. From the surprise TV reveal to the release of her collectible card, Me’Arah’s journey is only just beginning — and her father couldn’t be prouder.
