Shaquille O’Neal Showered With Affection by His Children on His Birthday

On March 6th, 2024, as Shaquille O’Neal marked his 52nd birthday, the basketball legend and father of six was flooded with heartfelt wishes. Celebrating the day, O’Neal’s children — Taahirah, Shareef, Myles B., Amirah, Shaqir, and Me’Arah — turned to Instagram to express their affection and ensure their dad felt cherished on his special day.

Taahirah O’Neal crafted a unique video tribute for her father’s birthday, accompanying it with an affectionate caption on her Instagram post: “Happy 52nd Birthday to my Papa Milk Dud! You’re the real MVP. My love for you is beyond words. Here’s to many more, my guy.” The video features Taahirah turning to the camera as a voice-over humorously declares, “Behind every spoiled daughter, there’s a bald-headed father.” As the camera shifts, it captures Shaquille O’Neal playfully scowling, adding a touch of humor to the heartfelt message.

In a touching tribute on Instagram, 24-year-old Shareef O’Neal shared some endearing throwback photos with his father. His post, adorned with the caption, “Happy birthday twin! Love you man❤️ thank you for everything!❤️,” showcases moments where Shareef sits on his dad’s lap, highlighting their striking resemblance.

Myles B. O’Neal also joined in the celebrations with an Instagram dedication to his dad, expressing, “Happy Birthday to the man himself! I love you and am so proud to see you elevate further with each passing year! Let’s all wish him a very happy birthday @shaq @djdiesel.” Accompanying the post, a video features the father and son enjoying a dance to Myles O’Neal’s song “Naked (feat Stanaj),” capturing a joyous moment between them.

Amirah O’Neal, at 24, shared some delightful snapshots with her dad on her Instagram stories. One of the nostalgic pictures featured a young Amirah cradled securely in her father’s arms, accompanied by the caption, “happy birthday old man love you”. Another photo presented her standing alongside her dad as an adult, showcasing the enduring bond between the two through the years.

Shaqir O’Neal, the 20-year-old forward for the Texas Southern Tigers, also joined in the birthday wishes on Instagram. Echoing his brother Shareef’s sentiment, he captioned his post with, “Happy Birthday Twin.” The shared photo captures a young Shaqir seated on Shaq’s lap, flanked by his elder brother Myles O’Neal and sister Amirah O’Neal, all gathered around their father.

Me’Arah O’Neal, who is set to join the Florida Gators, also extended her birthday wishes to her dad. She shared an Instagram story featuring a memorable snapshot from an Inside the NBA segment, capturing the moment Shaq surprised Me’Arah with her All-American McDonald’s jersey. Accompanying the image, the standout athlete affectionately wrote, “happy birthday old man. love you,” punctuated with several heart emojis.