Retired Shaquille O’Neal is a Sports Analyst on Inside the NBA – His Net Worth has crossed $500m

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Shaquille O’Neal is a former American basketball player and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements

Shaquille O’Neal is considered one of the greatest stars to ever play in the NBA. Let’s know more about his net worth. Shaquille O’Neal is also one among the Top 100 Richest NBA Players of All Time

Shaquille O’Neal Facts

Birth Place	Newark, New Jersey
Father’s Name	Joseph Toney, Phillip A. Harrison
Mother’s Name	Lucille O’Neal
Star Sign	Pisces
College	Louisiana State University
Net Worth	$500 million
Salary	$60 million (Including $10 million from TNT)
Age	52
Date of Birth	March 6, 1972
Height (ft)	7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Weight (kg)	147 (325 lb)
Nationality	American
NBA Draft Year	1992
NBA Draft Pick	Round 1/ Pick: 1^stoverall
Playing Career	1992-2011
Position	Center
Teams	Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics
Achievements	4x NBA champion (2000-2002, 2006), 3x NBA Finals MVP (2000-2002), NBA MVP (2000), 15x NBA All-Star, 3x NBA All-Star Game MVP, NBA Rookie of the Year, Gold at 1996 Atlanta Olympics
Wife/Girlfriend	Shaunie O’Neal (m. 2002-2011), Arnetta Yardbourgh, Nicole “Hoopz” Alexander, Laticia Rolle, Annie Ilonzeh
Children	Shareef O’Neal, Shaqir O’Neal, Myles B. O’Neal, Taahirah O’Neal, Me’arah O’Neal
Endorsements	Soda Shaq, Vitamin Water, Oreo, Reebok, Papa Johns, Pepsi

Shaquille Rashaun O’Neal was 1992, Round 1, 1^st overall draft pick by the Orlando Magic. He used to study business and play basketball for Louisiana State University. A fun-loving and bubbly personality, O’Neal is a versatile human being who has dominated the NBA for nearly two decades. Also, Checkout the top 100 richest NBA players of all time.

Shaquille O’Neal dunking in an NBA game. (Getty Images)

Shaquille O’Neal Stats

Points	28,596 (23.7 ppg)
Rebounds	13,099 (10.9 rpg)
Blocks	2,732 (2.3 apg)

Shaquille O’Neal took no time in announcing his arrival in the league. The Orlando Magic center was named the Player of the Week in his first week in the NBA, the first player to do so. In his rookie season, O’Neal averaged 23.4 points on 56.2% shooting, 13.9 rebounds, and 3.5 blocks per game. He was named the 1993 Rookie of the Year.

In 1995, O’Neal reached the NBA Finals but was defeated by the mighty Houston Rockets. In 1996, O’Neal became a free agent and joined the Los Angeles Lakers on a seven-year, $121 million contract.

Under the able coaching of Phil Jackson and having Kobe Bryant as his reliable partner, O’Neal won three back-to-back championships with the Lakers. He won in the year 2000, 2001 and 2002. Also, he was declared the NBA Finals MVP (2000-2002). In 2000, O’Neal also won NBA Most Valuable Player Award.

However, after the start of the 2002-03 season, things start to fall apart for O’Neal at Lakers following an alleged dispute with Kobe Bryant. Shaq left the Lakers at the end of the season.

Shaquille O’Neal

After being traded to the Miami Heat in 2004, O’Neal promised the fans that he would bring a championship to Miami. Along with Dwyane Wade, O’Neal delivered on his promise as he won the 2006 NBA Finals. This was O’Neal’s fourth NBA championship.

In 2008, O’Neal was traded to the Phoenix Suns. He reached the 2008 playoffs but was defeated by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round. In the following years, he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics.

Finally, in 2011, O’Neal announced his retirement via social media. He retired as a Boston Celtics player.

He was also a part of the ‘Dream Team’ and won an Olympic gold medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Shaquille O’Neal Net Worth and Salary

The 50-year-old is said to have a net worth of $500 million in 2024. Most of his net worth is acquired from his salary, endorsements, and investments. O’Neal reportedly earned $292 million in salary alone during his time in the NBA.

Even though Shaq is retired for many years, he still earns around $60 million per year from endorsements and various investments.

His contract with TNT sees him earn a staggering $10 million annually.

He also earns a handsome amount working as a sports analyst on the television program ‘Inside the NBA’. He co-hosts the show along with Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson Jr.

Shaquille O’Neal Personal Life

Born in Newark, New Jersey, O’Neal is the son of Joe Toney and Lucille O’Neal. However, Phillip A. Harrison was his stepfather and has Shaq’s parental rights. He has three other siblings named Jamal O’Neal, Lateefah O’Neal, and Ayesha O’Neal.

O’Neal married Shaunie O’Neal in 2002 but got divorced in 2011. Shaq then dated Laticia Rolle but they split in 2018.

As of now, Shaq is reportedly dating Annie Ilonzeh Ngozi, who is a Nigerian-American actress. The pair were first spotted spending time together back in 2021.

He has five children named Shareef O’Neal, Shaqir O’Neal, Myles B. O’Neal, Taahirah O’Neal, and Me’arah O’Neal.

It is worth noting that HBO has produced a mini docu-series titled “Shaq” showcasing the life and journey of the NBA legend.

Shaquille O’Neal performs onstage during the 2019 NBA Awards presented by Kia on TNT at Barker Hangar on June 24, 2019 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Turner Sports)

Shaquille O’Neal Endorsements and Investments

Shaq has many endorsement deals even after retirement. Some brands that he is associated with are Soda Shaq, Vitamin Water, Oreo, Reebok, Papa John’s, Pepsi, Burger King, Kraft Foods, Comcast, Radio Shack, and Taco Bell.

O’Neal has been an active investor in the stock market and real estate since the 1990s. It is reported that he has equities and stakes in many businesses, which earns him millions.

Shaquille O’Neal promoting a product. (BusinessWire)

In January 2021, he sold his customized mansion in Florida for more than $16 million, after only paying $4 million when he purchased the property.

Shaquille O’Neal and Reebok

Shaquille O’Neal Yacht

Shaq has a massive 394 ft yacht, which he uses to enjoy his vacation with his friends and family.

Recently, his son Shareef made a joke about the yacht, stating that Shaq has named it ‘Free Throw’ so that it does not sink.

This hilarious remark points out Shaq’s poor record of shooting free throws. Over his 19-season NBA career, ‘The Diesel’ has an average of 52.7% from the free-throw line.