Seeing Shaquille O’Neal’s branding on nearly every store in America would not be a surprise. The legend from the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and Orlando Magic has made very strategic business decisions to continue earning even after a storied basketball career. So, just how much is he worth now and what companies have invested in him the most?
Since getting drafted by the Magic in 1992, Shaquille O’Neal has found himself accepting various deals from different teams as his career went on. His most legendary runs were with the Lakers and Heat where he would win four Larry O’Brien trophies, get 14 All-NBA nods, and even a Most Valuable Player honor. He then went on to have short stints with the Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, and other teams which brought his total NBA salary earnings to $292 million.
It was after retiring from the NBA when Shaq’s fortune finally took off. Brands like Pepsi and Reebok continued to have him as their endorser while he became a TV personality on TNT. Moreover, he also pursued his own business ventures which ranged from cheap Walmart shoes to chips that are blue.
Overall, this NBA Hall of Famer owns a total of 355 business which make millions each. This puts his 2024 net worth to a grand total of $500 million. Yes, the big diesel is halfway to making a billion after his career in the NBA ended.
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