SUMMARY
- Former NBA player Shaquille O'Neal has built an impressive net worth through his lucrative contracts, business, investments, etc.
- Shaq played for 19 seasons in the league and represented six teams including the LA Lakers, the Miami Heat and earned impressive amount through contracts.
Shaquille O’Neal remains one of the most dominant players in the history of the league. Throughout his illustrious career, he displayed remarkable performances, and his exceptional skills were talk-of-the-town. The contracts that he signed during his NBA tenure were as impressive as Shaq was as a player. In addition to this, he is a multi-faceted personality who has managed to build a $500 Million empire through various means.
Notably, despite playing his last game more than a decade ago, O’Neal continues to make headlines. He has one of the most mesmerizing personalities and fans can’t seem to have enough of him. In each of the interviews that O’Neal gives, he always ensures to add his classic humor to it. For instance, his story about the time his card got declined at Walmart went viral and everyone laughed to the point that their stomach started hurting.
Recently, O’Neal made an appearance on ‘The Big Podcast’ and amidst all of the topics of discussion, he revealed a story of the time when he got jealous of a yacht owner. The person that the legendary player was jealous of was an 80-year-old man with the biggest yacht accompanied by his young wife and her friends. Further, being a popular athlete everyone is curious to know a breakdown of Shaq’s impressive net worth.
Shaquille O’Neal earned an estimated $286,344,668 in NBA career earnings
Shaquille O’Neal was drafted into the league in 1992 by the Orlando Magic. Being the first overall pick, everyone had high expectations of him which he not only completed but surpassed. After a stellar first season, O’Neal was awarded with Rookie of the Year in 1992–93. He played for 19 seasons in the league and represented six teams including the LA Lakers, the Miami Heat, etc.
Notably, Shaq’s NBA career was one of the most successful ones and he made an impressive amount of $286,344,668 through contracts. One of the biggest contracts that he signed was with the Lakers worth $120 million for seven years. Being one of the best centers in the league, each franchise was willing to pay hefty amounts to sign O’Neal and he is currently No. 9 in salary earnings in NBA history despite retiring decades ago.
Hoy cumple 52 años Shaquille O’Neal, la fuerza más dominante que ha pisado la NBA 😈 pic.twitter.com/Py7iklZA6u
— Pasion Basket (@PasionBasketNBA) March 6, 2024
In addition to this, O’Neal whose net worth in 2024 is $500 Million had endorsement deals with numerous reputable brands. Some of them are Reebok, PepsiCo, Icy Hot, NBA 2K, Taco Bell, etc. Further, O’Neal currently holds the position of the president of basketball operations, and his previous post of vice president has been taken by Allen Iverson.
Shaq is reportedly earning $10 million as a sports analyst for NBA on TNT
Shaquille O’Neal last played in the NBA in the 2010-2011 season when he represented the Boston Celtics. As the curtains of his playing career closed, he soon found himself in a pool of opportunities. Shortly after retiring from the league, O’Neal joined NBA on TNT as a sports analyst. Since then, he has been an integral part of the show and fans can’t imagine it without him.
As per numerous sources, O’Neal along with Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson has successfully landed another contract and will be a part of the show for a couple of more years. The former Lakers player is reportedly earning $10 million a year with TNT. This contract reportedly includes a 30-minute appearance on the famous show every week.
A look at Shaquille O’Neal’s business and investments in 2024
Shaquille O’Neal not only had a successful NBA career, he also ventured into the world of business. He has built a fortune by creating an impressive business portfolio that includes, food chains, restaurants, nightclubs, etc. Shaq is constantly working to expand all of his ventures as he opened another restaurant in Chicagoland in 2023. In addition to this, some of the brands he has invested in are, Papa John’s, Google, Barneys New York, etc.
8 acquisition addicts who built their wealth with business:
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Shaq has gained ownership in several businesses (Lyft, Icy Hot, Gold Bond, Forever 21, Reebok, and more). pic.twitter.com/2ht7IRKzM9
— Ben Kelly (@benkellyone) June 7, 2023
Furthermore, the former basketball player has also debuted in various films such as Steel, The Lego Movie, Scary Movie 4, etc. Notably, he was able to fulfill his dream of working in law enforcement, as he played the role of a police officer in Grown Ups 2. All of this has led him to have a net worth of $500 Million. Additionally, O’Neal is a rapper known by his stage name ‘DJ Diesel’, and he doesn’t charge any money for his performances.