One of his shoes was even displayed at the Basketball Hall of Fame to show fans the sheer size of Lanier’s feet. And his shoes grew to be a whopping size 22. However, Lanier’s Biology teacher encouraged him to get back on the basketball court after noticing that he had good physical attributes.ĭuring his 15-year NBA career, he averaged 10.1 rebounds per game, 20.1 points per game and won an MVP Award. When he decided to try out basketball for the first time, he was brushed off by a coach who claimed that his feet would make him clumsy. Teams: Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucksīy the age of 11, Bob Lanier’s shoe-size was already an 11.In fact, in 2019 Shaq learned of a high school kid struggling to find shoes that fit him and bought him 10 pairs of shoes because he was in a similar situation when he was young. O’Neal understands the struggle of having to find things that fit him in life. While he is not the tallest player who has ever played in the NBA, he is tied for the largest shoe size in NBA history. He stands 7’1’’ tall, has huge hands and feet, and needs everything from his cars to his shower at home tailored to his size. Shaq is a 15-time All-Star who is famous for his larger than life physique and propensity for his custom made lifestyle. Teams: Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics.