When people saw Shaquille O’Neal at first they thought he was only going to be famous for being a big guy in the NBA. But he proved them wrong. It established itself as one of the best centers of all time and became one of the sport’s greatest ambassadors. He’s that modern athlete who even got beyond the field.
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From his feet in various stores, his brands, TV shows and music, Shaq does it all. There’s no denying that Shaq knew how to get famous and he made a lot of money doing it. He made millions during his time in the NBA and was busy indulging in a lavish lifestyle that is very evident in his recent Las Vegas gimmicks that have gone viral.
Shaq seems to have a deep connection with Vegas. After opening his chicken sandwich shop, he bought a very expensive house there too. It seems like the Lakers legend enjoyed life in the party town as a video of him driving around Vegas left fans in awe of his lifestyle.
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What else is Shaquille O’Neal spending on?
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NBA players are known to have very expensive tastes because of the money they make from all the hard work. Shaq is no different. The man made headlines for spending his first $ 1 million paycheck in an hour and going crazy for spending thousands of dollars, even at Walmart.
It seems like O’Neal doesn’t think too much and do what he wants. From a 17-car garage full of swanky cars to his love of bicycles, which he often custom-builds, to buying a private jet, Shaq doesn’t leave out much. However, he has also made a point of making smart investments, such as in Krispy Kreme and Papa Johns. He is also involved in several business ventures that continue to fill his bank account with millions.
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 14: Shaquille O’Neal attends the ESPN Gala: “30 For 30: This Magic Moment” Screening during the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival at SVA Theater on April 14, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Pont / WireImage)
Of course there was some crazy expenses, but who doesn’t? It’s safe to say that Shaq has gotten smarter about how he spends his money after blowing up his first check. Thanks to all of the smart business decisions he has made over the years, he hardly needs to worry and we can assume that he will see his lavish lifestyle for years to come.
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