What is the current net worth of basketball superstar Shaquille O’Neal

Due to his gigantic stature and big heart, Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most well-known basketball players of all time, and his wealth reflects it.

Net worth of Shaquille O’Neal

He is believed to have a net worth of $400 million by Celebrity Net Worth.

  1. Net worth: $400 million
  2. Date of birth: March 6, 1972
  3. Primary sources of wealth: Playing basketball, endorsements and real estate
  4. Career highlights: Winning gold at the Olympics in 1996 and four NBA championships

Shaquille O’Neal earning

Shaq made a significant amount of money playing basketball. While playing, he earned an estimated $200 million in endorsements in addition to $292 million from his NBA contracts. Today, the superstar’s new business ventures account for a large portion of his wealth. In 1992, Shaq began playing in the NBA after the Orlando Magic selected him. He received both the Rookie of the Year and All-Star honours after finishing the season among the top 10 in shooting %, blocks, rebounds, and scoring.

Due to his numerous victories, he was able to sign the Los Angeles Lakers to the largest NBA contract ever at the time, which was worth $120 million over seven years. He also won the Olympic gold medal in the same year. Shaq’s career was packed with more achievements over the duration of it, including four NBA titles. In the 2004–2005 season, while playing for the Miami Heat, he earned more than $27.5 million, which was his highest-paid year as a player.

Shaq tried other sources of money while he was still playing by acting in movies like “Kazaam” and “Blue Chips.” He is a successful businessman even though he is no longer a working actor. He joined the board of directors of Papa John’s in 2019, and over the next three years, he will receive $8.25 million in salary and shares.

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