Last Updated on September 7, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Jermaine O’Neal:

  • Full Name: Jermaine Lee O’Neal
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born October 13, 1978
  • Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
  • Weight: 255 lbs (116 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
  • Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
  • Jersey Number: #7, #6, #33, #20
  • Position: Power forward / Center
  • High School: Eau Claire High School (Columbia, SC)
  • College: None (entered the NBA straight out of high school)
  • NBA Draft: 1996, 1st round (17th overall) by the Portland Trail Blazers
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Portland Trail Blazers (1996–2000)
    2. Indiana Pacers (2000–2008)
    3. Toronto Raptors (2008–2009)
    4. Miami Heat (2009–2010)
    5. Boston Celtics (2010–2012)
    6. Phoenix Suns (2012–2013)
    7. Golden State Warriors (2013–2014)
  • Championship Rings: 0 (Did not win an NBA championship)
  • Kids: Jermaine O’Neal has two children, a son named Jermaine Jr. and a daughter named Asjia O’Neal (Asjia is a collegiate volleyball player).
  • Siblings: Jermaine O’Neal has a brother named Clifford O’Neal.

Fun Facts

Jermaine O’Neal is known for his time with the Indiana Pacers, where he became a six-time NBA All-Star and one of the premier big men in the league. After retiring from basketball, he became involved in business and youth sports development, launching a youth basketball training facility in Texas. He also co-owns a sports management company.