Rare Photos of Shaquille O'Neal

As Shaquille O'Neal gets ready to celebrate his 38th birthday on Saturday, SI unveils some rare photos of the NBA legend. San Antonio Cole High School star Shaquille O'Neal walks off the court after the conclusion of a game.

Shaquille O'Neal takes notes at a lecture while at LSU.

Shaquille O'Neal tries to fit his 7-foot-2 body on an undersized dorm bed.

LSU center Shaquille O'Neal soars in for a slam dunk during a game against Tennessee.

Shaquille O'Neal bonds with some of his LSU classmates in the courtyard.

Shaquille O'Neal scratches some records in his LSU dorm room.

Shaquille O'Neal played three seasons at LSU and recorded career collegiate averages of 21.6 points, 13.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.

Anfernee Hardaway getting a boost up to the basket by sitting on Shaquille O'Neal's shoulders.

Shaquille O'Neal poses for a portrait on the court at the TD Waterhouse Centre.

Shaquille O'Neal poses for a portrait in front of a telephone booth during the 1993 Dream Team tour of London.

Shaquille O'Neal goes for a quick swim while on vacation.

Shaquille O'Neal sports some fake dreadlocks during a SI photo shoot at his Orlando home.

Shaquille O'Neal goes tubing in the lake of his Orlando home.

Shaquille O'Neal shows off his ride.

Shaquille O'Neal (aka - Shaq Fu) shows off his musical talents.

Hakeem Olajuwon relaxes in the arms of Shaquille O'Neal.

Shaquille O'Neal enjoys breakfast at his home in Orlando.

Shaquille O'Neal smiles for a picture with his dog in his Orlando home.

David Robinson, Hakeem Olajuwon and Shaquille O'Neal of the USA Men's National Basketball Team pose for a portrait during the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.

Paula Abdul and Shaquille O'Neal pose at the opening of Planet Hollywood.