Shaquille O’Neal, often called as Shaq, is a retired American basketball player, entrepreneur, TV host and a product endorser. Shaquille O’Neal’s net worth currently stands at roughly $400 million. During his time in NBA, Shaq earned around $292 million in salary alone.
Moreover, he earned well over $200 million from endorsements during that same period. Although, he has been retired and out of game for many years, Shaq still earns around $60 million per year from endorsements and various business endeavors by his name.
While still in high school, Shaq started to gather applause for his basketball skills. Afterwards, in his senior year, he led the San Antonio’s Robert G. Cole High School team to the state championship.
Furthermore, O’Neal went on to Louisiana State University where he became a two-time SEC player of the year and a two-time All American. He also received the Adolph Rupp’s Trophy for the NCAA men’s basketball player of the year in 1991.
Shaq stands at an astonishing 7 ft 1 inch. He became famous largely due to his physical stature, which gave him an edge over his opponents. In his NBA career, Shaq’s overwhelmingly powerful dunks broke the steel backboard supports of the net, which happened twice.
With this, the league had to increase the strength and stability of the backboards from then. O’Neal is famous for his “drop step” move which he nicknamed the Black Tornado.
Here are some shocking facts about Shaquille O’Neal’s wealth:
- Earned $292 million in NBA salary
- He earned $200 million from endorsements while playing in the NBA
- He earns more money in his retirement period in today’s time
- Typically earns around $60 million per year
- Spent his first $1m NBA salary in 30 minutes
