Jermaine O'Neal
American basketball player
1978 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American basketball player
Born
October 13, 1978
Age
~48 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
basketball player
United StatesBorn in Columbia
1978
Born in Columbia (1978-10-13)
2002
AwardNBA Most Improved Player Award
Present
Age ~48
About
Jermaine Lee O'Neal Sr. is an American former professional basketball player. A center/power forward, he had a successful high school career and declared his eligibility for the 1996 NBA draft straight out of high school. O'Neal, at just 17 years of age, was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 17th overall pick, and played his first professional game at 18. At the time, he was the youngest player to ever play an NBA game.
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Who is Jermaine O'Neal?+
Jermaine Lee O'Neal Sr. is an American former professional basketball player. A center/power forward, he had a successful high school career and declared his eligibility for the 1996 NBA draft straight out of high school. O'Neal, at just 17 years of age, was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers wi
What does the name Jermaine mean?+
The name Jermaine means "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: Rare variant of Germain.". It is of English origin.
When was Jermaine O'Neal born?+
Jermaine O'Neal was born on October 13, 1978.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: Rare variant of Germain.
The name Jermaine is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: Rare variant of Germain.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jermaine — October 13, 1978
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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That one game... you know which one. Unreal.
— a fan since day one
I've watched thousands of athletes. You stood out.
— sports journalist
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