Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal played for six different teams in his NBA career. However, he won his NBA title with the Lakers and the Heat. Shaq became famous as a media personality after his retirement and tried his luck in the music and television industry as well. Shaq has hosted several shows and appeared on some major shows in the US. However, one of his shows, Shaqtin’ a Fool, has faced a lot of criticism. Shaqtin’ a Fool is a weekly segment of ‘Inside the NBA’ show on TNT. This weekly segment aired JaVale McGee’s blooper videos on several occasions, which ended up being something that upset McGee. JaVale recently opened up on how that show affected his career. Cleveland Cavaliers center JaVale McGee [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210125233000/2021-01-13T010449Z_493299935_MT1USATODAY15425964_RTRMADP_3_NBA-UTAH-JAZZ-AT-CLEVELAND-CAVALIERS.jpg]Jan 12, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center JaVale McGee (6) drives against Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) in the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports JAVALE MCGEE OPENS UP ON HOW SHAQUILLE O’NEAL AFFECTED HIS CAREER THROUGH ‘SHAQTIN’ A FOOL’ JaVale McGee recently appeared in the ‘Club Shay Shay’ show on YouTube and talked about his playing career. During the show, Shannon Sharpe asked JaVale if he tried to have a conversation with Shaquille O’Neal about the incident. To this, JaVale said that they’ve never had a conversation. “The thing about that whole Shaqtin’ a Fool era of when I was on there is I didn’t realize what it was doing to my career until I got started to move on to other teams,” JaVale McGee said. “And I would talk to other coaches and middle of the year they’d be like ‘I’ve always seen that Shaqtin’ a Fool stuff and had a different mental review and I never knew like you’re a smart kid. You’re extremely vocal, you’re a great basketball player.’ “It was slowly chipping away at my reputation. As a young 24-year-old athletic basketball player, young, excited, it was just slowly chipping away.’ JaVale was with Golden State Warriors [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/golden-state-warriors/] in 2017 and that’s when he got into a Twitter feud with Shaq. However, his teammate at that time, Kevin Durant, and coach Steve Kerr, supported him on this incident. In fact, in 2018, Steve Kerr said that he had a ‘preconceived notion’ regarding JaVale, and that was ‘false’. JaVale has recently signed [https://www.nba.com/suns/suns-sign-javale-mcgee] with Phoenix Suns after his second stint with Denver Nuggets last season. READ MORE: Shaquille O’Neal Enters Michael Jordan Territory With Mega Update About Life [https://www.essentiallysports.com/basketball-nba-news-shaquille-oneal-enters-michael-jordan-territory-with-mega-update-about-life/] 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">JaVale McGee: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
JaVale McGee is a 7-foot center who plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. McGee is a three-time World Champion, winning two rings with the Golden State Warriors and the most recent one with the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/los-angeles-lakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Los Angeles Lakers</a> in 2020. 

McGee was born on January 19, 1988, in Flint, Michigan. He attended two high-schools in his hometown before transferring to Hales Franciscan High School in Chicago. He evolved as a versatile forward/center in high school and later took his talents to the University of Nevada, Reno. 

[caption id="attachment_387160" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-387160" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200923082209/2020-09-23T011247Z_144971556_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-AT-DENVER-NUGGETS.jpg" alt="Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers: Nikola Jokic going against JaVale McGee" width="1920" height="1280" /> Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

McGee found very little playing time as a freshman and his numbers were stagnant as well. Moving on, he worked hard and earned his place as the team’s starting center in his sophomore year. The Michigan native <a href="https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/javale-mcgee-1.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">averaged</a> 14.1 points and 7.3 rebounds in 2008, after which he declared his eligibility for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> Draft. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">JaVale McGee NBA Career</h2>
The <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/washington-wizards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Washington Wizards</a> picked up McGee with their 18th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. He spent three years with the team and never made the playoffs during that stint. He <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mcgeeja01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">posted</a> averages of 10.1 points and 8.0 rebounds in his last year in Washington, after which he was traded to the Denver Nuggets. 

McGee saw reduced playing time and started fewer games with the Nuggets, and they later traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2015. Things didn’t look bright at Philly either as McGee was waived just a month after being signed. 

The Dallas Mavericks later picked up the seven-footer where he missed the team’s first 13 games due to an injury. McGee kept his career in Dallas brief and joined the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/golden-state-warriors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Golden State Warriors</a> after just one season. 

<img class="size-full wp-image-332401 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200804144821/bng-l-warriors-0213-20-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="2560" height="1707" />

Success finally reached JaVale McGee after switching between five different teams. McGee filled in the Warriors’ requirements and was a part of the team that achieved the double in 2017 and 2018. 

McGee moved on from the Warriors after the second championship and signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged 12.0 points and contributed well in his rookie season as a Laker and eased into his role a year later to help them win the 2020 NBA championship. 

But his stint with the Lakers came to an end right after and played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2020-21 season. Although he played well there, he was shipped to the Denver Nuggets this offseason which eventually led to another deal, and is now going to be playing for the Phoenix Suns in the upcoming 2021-22 season.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Major Achievements </h2>
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 	<li style="text-align: center">3× NBA champion (2017, 2018, 2020)</li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">JaVale McGee NBA Stats</h2>
McGee has played for numerous teams in his NBA career, but not all stints have earned him success. In fact, he’s struggled with individual displays with some teams, but his <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/mcgeeja01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">career-high</a> point-average of 12.0 PPG came during the 2018/19 NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Furthermore, here is a list of his career stats updated till the end of the 2020/21 regular-season. 
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G
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<td style="text-align: center">FG%</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">TRB</td>
<td style="text-align: center">AST</td>
<td style="text-align: center">STL</td>
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PTS
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747
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<td style="text-align: center">319</td>
<td style="text-align: center">17.1</td>
<td style="text-align: center">.571</td>
<td style="text-align: center">.595</td>
<td style="text-align: center">5.2</td>
<td style="text-align: center">0.4</td>
<td style="text-align: center">0.4</td>
<td style="text-align: center">1.5</td>
<td style="text-align: center">7.8</td>
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</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">JaVale McGee Current Contract</h2>
When JaVale McGee was playing for Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he already had a verbal agreement with the Phoenix Suns to join them for the next season. They came to a 1-year deal <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1422354720065163264?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">worth</a> $5 million.

<img class="size-full wp-image-293052 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200616212318/mcgee-feature.jpg" alt="" width="1800" height="1200" />

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<h2 style="text-align: center">JaVale McGee Net Worth and Endorsements </h2>
McGee has earned quite a few million from his NBA contracts. In fact, all his earnings to date roughly add up to $65,607,268, per <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/javale-mcgee-6159/cash-earnings/">Spotrac</a>. Moreover, <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/javale-mcgee-net-worth/">Celebrity Net Worth</a> has determined McGee’s value at $14 million. 
<h2 style="text-align: center">JaVale McGee NBA Sneaker Contract</h2>
McGee was sponsored by ‘Peak Sport’ during his early years in the league. He donned several sneaker versions and has now <a href="https://ballershoesdb.com/players/javale-mcgee/">switched</a> to Nike in the last few years. McGee lately wears the Nike Hyperdunk X, which is quite common with athletes who play the center position. 

Moreover, he also previously worn the Nike Air Max Dominate and the Nike Air Max Audacity 2016. 
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Age
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<td style="text-align: center">33</td>
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Yes (Giselle Ramirez)
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Children
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<td style="text-align: center">Genevieve Grey McGee</td>
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3 ( 2017, 2018,  2020)
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Nationality
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<td style="text-align: center">American</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Height</td>
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7’0” (2.13 m)
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Weight
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<td style="text-align: center">270 lb (122 kg)</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Wingspan</td>
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7.5” (2.29m)
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</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to Contact JaVale Mcgee</h2>
JaVale McGee Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/javalemcgee/?hl=en">javalemcgee</a>
JaVale McGee Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JaValeMcGee?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@JaValeMcGee</a>

JaVale McGee

JaVale McGee: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements JaVale McGee is a 7-foot center who plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. McGee is a three-time World Champion, winning two rings with the Golden State Warriors and the most recent one with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.  McGee was born on January 19, 1988, in Flint, Michigan. He attended two high-schools in his hometown before transferring to Hales Franciscan High School in Chicago. He evolved as a versatile forward/center in high school and later took his talents to the University of Nevada, Reno.  Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports McGee found very little playing time as a freshman and his numbers were stagnant as well. Moving on, he worked hard and earned his place as the team’s starting center in his sophomore year. The Michigan native averaged 14.1 points and 7.3 rebounds in 2008, after which he declared his eligibility for the NBA Draft.  JaVale McGee NBA Career The Washington Wizards picked up McGee with their 18th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. He spent three years with the team and never made the playoffs during that stint. He posted averages of 10.1 points and 8.0 rebounds in his last year in Washington, after which he was traded to the Denver Nuggets.  McGee saw reduced playing time and started fewer games with the Nuggets, and they later traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2015. Things didn’t look bright at Philly either as McGee was waived just a month after being signed.  The Dallas Mavericks later picked up the seven-footer where he missed the team’s first 13 games due to an injury. McGee kept his career in Dallas brief and joined the Golden State Warriors after just one season.  Success finally reached JaVale McGee after switching between five different teams. McGee filled in the Warriors’ requirements and was a part of the team that achieved the double in 2017 and 2018.  McGee moved on from the Warriors after the second championship and signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged 12.0 points and contributed well in his rookie season as a Laker and eased into his role a year later to help them win the 2020 NBA championship.  But his stint with the Lakers came to an end right after and played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2020-21 season. Although he played well there, he was shipped to the Denver Nuggets this offseason which eventually led to another deal, and is now going to be playing for the Phoenix Suns in the upcoming 2021-22 season. Major Achievements  3× NBA champion (2017, 2018, 2020) JaVale McGee NBA Stats McGee has played for numerous teams in his NBA career, but not all stints have earned him success. In fact, he’s struggled with individual displays with some teams, but his career-high point-average of 12.0 PPG came during the 2018/19 NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Furthermore, here is a list of his career stats updated till the end of the 2020/21 regular-season.    G GS MP FG% FT% TRB AST STL BLK PTS   747 319 17.1 .571 .595 5.2 0.4 0.4 1.5 7.8  JaVale McGee Current Contract When JaVale McGee was playing for Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he already had a verbal agreement with the Phoenix Suns to join them for the next season. They came to a 1-year deal worth $5 million. &nbsp; JaVale McGee Net Worth and Endorsements  McGee has earned quite a few million from his NBA contracts. In fact, all his earnings to date roughly add up to $65,607,268, per Spotrac. Moreover, Celebrity Net Worth has determined McGee’s value at $14 million.  JaVale McGee NBA Sneaker Contract McGee was sponsored by ‘Peak Sport’ during his early years in the league. He donned several sneaker versions and has now switched to Nike in the last few years. McGee lately wears the Nike Hyperdunk X, which is quite common with athletes who play the center position.  Moreover, he also previously worn the Nike Air Max Dominate and the Nike Air Max Audacity 2016.    Age 33  Marital Status Yes (Giselle Ramirez)   Children Genevieve Grey McGee  NBA Championship Rings 3 ( 2017, 2018,  2020)   Nationality American  Height 7’0” (2.13 m)   Weight 270 lb (122 kg)  Wingspan 7.5” (2.29m)   How to Contact JaVale Mcgee JaVale McGee Instagram: javalemcgee JaVale McGee Twitter: @JaValeMcGee

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Who is Shaquille O&#8217;Neal? Before breaking rims and shattering backboards became rather routine, the NBA rarely saw a phenomenon quite like Shaquille O&#8217;Neal. During his 19-year-long career, O&#8217;Neal built a reputation around his physical dominance on the court. Standing at 7&#8217;1&#8243; tall and weighing over 300 pounds during his prime, he was notoriously unguardable. With 4 NBA championships, an MVP award, 15 All-Star selections, and over 28,000 career points, he is noted to be one of basketball&#8217;s most influential big men ever. He ventured into music, entrepreneurship, and entertainment after basketball, which only furthered his worldwide fame. Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s early life Shaquille O&#8217;Neal was born in Newark, New Jersey, to Lucille O&#8217;Neal and Joe Toney. He did not know of his biological father, Joe Toney, who was imprisoned for drug possession when Shaq was very young. Lucille, his mother, then married a military drill sergeant &#8211; Phillip A. Harrison, who played a big role in Shaq&#8217;s childhood. Shaq has three siblings, Ayesha, Jamal, and Lateefah O&#8217;Neal. Ayesha battled with cancer and passed away in 2019. While O&#8217;Neal became a national sensation because of his dominance on the court, his larger-than-life personality and humor made him a popular figure around the world. When he first entered the league, Shaq was not confident with the media. However, he understood its importance and worked on his skills, which helped in ways not many could have imagined. Shaq studied business at Louisiana State University and played college basketball for the Tigers. His parents were adamant he should complete his college education before testing the league. Be that as it may, as coach Dale Brown was concerned O&#8217;Neal could end up with a career-ending injury due to the hard fouls he had been enduring in college games, he suggested O&#8217;Neal should declare for the NBA draft. After three years of college, Shaq declared for the NBA draft and theÂ Orlando Magic drafted him as the #1 pick in 1992. He got the go-ahead for this as he promised his mother that he would return to finish his degree. Shaq then kept his promise by completing his bachelor&#8217;s degree in 2000 while still playing in the NBA. As O&#8217;Neal felt disrespected when he was ignoredÂ during business meetings by his associates, he obtained an MBA degree from the University of Phoenix in 2005 to prove he has what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. His mother came to himÂ with tears of joy after his MBA and motivated him to go further. Then, in 2012, Shaq earned his doctoral degree in organizational learning and leadership, specializing in human resource development from Barry University. Shaquille O Neal&#8217;s wife and children Shaquille O&#8217;Neal has six children. In 1996, he and his ex-girlfriend Arnetta Yardbourgh welcomed their first child, Taahirah O&#8217;Neal. He then married Shaunie Henderson in 2002. Shaunie is a reality TV star and one of the executive producers of the Basketball Wives TV series. She had a son, Myles, from a previous relationship. O&#8217;Neal and Shaunie then had four children: Shareef, Amirah, Shaqir, and Me&#8217;arah. Shaquille O&#8217;Neal and Shaunie separated in 2011 after nine years of marriage. She then tied the knot with Pastor Keion Henderson in 2022. Shaq has not re-married since his divorce. Among his children, Shareef, Amirah, Shaqir, and Me&#8217;arah are following in their father&#8217;s footsteps in pursuing basketball. At 17, Me&#8217;arah is already growing at a rapid pace and has all the markings of a great player. She recently committed to play college basketball for the Florida Gators, snubbing her father&#8217;s alma mater, LSU. The four-star prospect is ranked No. 33 for the Class of 2024. Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s net worth 2024 Shaquille O&#8217;Neal signed a 7-year $120 million contract when he joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996. It was one of the biggest deals at the time. Throughout his storied career, he went on to earn nearly $290 million in NBA salary and over $200 million in endorsements. Former professional basketball player/author Shaquille O&#8217;Neal speaks on stage during LIVE from the NYPL: Shaquille O&#8217;Neal held at the New York Public Library &#8211; Stephen A. Schwartzman Building in New York City. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Getty Images) With a knack for business, the 4x NBA champion has also built an empire. He owns a total of 50 brands in different industries. As of January 2024, Shaq has amassed a net worth of $400 million. Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s NBA career timeline Shaquille O&#8217;Neal played in the NBA for six teams throughout his 19-year career. He took the league by storm as a rookie. In his fourth NBA season, O&#8217;Neal led the Orlando Magic to the 1995 NBA Finals. Shaq then joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996, the same year the Lakers acquired a young Kobe BryantÂ on draft day. Shaq and the Lakers struggled initially. However, the addition of head coach Phil Jackson changed everything. He then led the Lakers to a three-peat (2000-2002). Shaq won the Finals MVP award on all three occasions and also won the 2000 NBA MVP. Shaquille O&#8217;Neal is surrounded by media after the Lakers win the NBA Championship in East Rutherford, New Jersey on June 12, 2002. (Photo by Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) In 2004, O&#8217;Neal took his talents to South Beach and helped the Miami Heat win the NBA Championship in 2006. However, Shaq was no longer at his prime and suffered multiple nagging injuries. From 2007 to 11, he played for three teams and announced his retirement while playing for the Boston Celtics in 2011, when he was 39. During his career, basketball rims and backboards were not safe. Shaq has broken a whopping 19 rims with his powerful slams. In 2017, O&#8217;Neal posted a picture of a sculpture made of all 19 rims he had broken and called it &#8216;Broken Rim Tree.&#8217; Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s contracts Here&#8217;s a breakdown of Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s contracts and earnings throughout his NBA career:  Year Team Salary Career Earnings  1992-93 Orlando Magic $3,000,000 $3,000,000  1993-94 Orlando Magic $3,900,000 $3,900,000  1994-95 Orlando Magic $4,800,000 $4,800,000  1995-96 Orlando Magic $5,700,000 $5,700,000  1996-97 Los Angeles Lakers $10,714,000 $10,714,000  1997-98 Los Angeles Lakers $12,857,143 $12,857,143  1998-99 Los Angeles Lakers $9,146,341 $9,146,341  1999-00 Los Angeles Lakers $17,142,858 $17,142,858  2000-01 Los Angeles Lakers $19,285,715 $19,285,715  2001-02 Los Angeles Lakers $21,428,572 $21,428,572  2002-03 Los Angeles Lakers $23,571,429 $23,571,429  2003-04 Los Angeles Lakers $24,749,999 $24,749,999  2004-05 Los Angeles Lakers $27,696,430 $27,696,430  2005-06 Miami Heat $20,000,000 $20,000,000  2006-07 Miami Heat $20,000,000 $20,000,000  2007-08 Phoenix Suns $20,000,000 $20,000,000  2008-09 Phoenix Suns $21,000,000 $21,000,000  2009-10 Cleveland Cavaliers $20,000,000 $20,000,000  2010-11 Boston Celtics $1,352,181 $1,352,181  Approximate Earnings $286,344,668 $286,344,668   Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s endorsements and investments Shaquille O&#8217;Neal is one of the most successful former athletes turned businessman. Big Diesel owns a total of 50 brands in different industries, with over 172 restaurants and 150 car washes. Even though he has been retired for over a decade now, Shaq still endorses 30 companies. O&#8217;Neal was a part owner of a whopping 155 Five Guys Burgers restaurants. He is the proud owner of franchises such as Krispy Kreme, Papa John&#8217;s Pizza, Auntie Anne&#8217;s Pretzel, Car Wash, and 24-Hour Fitness. Additionally, he owns 9 Papa John&#8217;s Pizza restaurants. Shaq also invested in companies like Apple, PepsiCo, Google, and General Electric. His investment in Google helped him massively increaseÂ his net worth. O&#8217;Neal is also aÂ shareholder of the Authentic Brands Group which owns JCPenney and Forever 21. The group has the right to royalty of legends like Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, and Marilyn Monroe. Being the second-highest shareholder, Shaq too owns a percentage of the legends&#8217; royalties. Even though Shaq has made some very smart investments that helped him build his business empire, he has also missed out on some huge opportunities, including investing in Starbucks. He opted not toÂ invest in the chain of coffeehousesÂ because of an interesting reason. Around the court, Shaq was once a minority owner of the Sacramento Kings, but he recently sold his shares. However, he is still open to being an owner in the NBA and expressed hisÂ desire to buy stakes at his former team the Orlando Magic. Shaquille Oâ€™Neal&#8217;s NBA career statsÂ  Regular season games played &#8211; 1207 Regular season points per game &#8211; 23.7 Regular season rebounds per game &#8211; 10.9 Regular season assists per game &#8211; 2.5 Playoff games played &#8211; 216 Postseason points per game &#8211; 24.3 Postseason rebounds per game &#8211; 11.6 Postseason assists per game &#8211; 2.7 Shaquille O&#8217;Neal: Awards and achievements 4x NBA champion (2000, 2002, 2006) 3xNBA Finals MVP (2000, 2002) NBA Most Valuable Player (2000) 15x NBA All-Star (1993, 1998, 2000, 2007, 2009) 3x NBA All-Star Game MVP (2000, 2004, 2009) 8x All-NBA First Team (1998, 2000, 2006) 2x NBA scoring champion (1995, 2000) 2x All-NBA Second Team (1995, 1999) 3x NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2000, 2001, 2003) 4x All-NBA Third Team (1994, 1996, 1997, 2009) NBA Rookie of the Year (1993) NBA All-Rookie First Team (1993) Shaquille O&#8217;Neal: Records Shaquille O&#8217;Neal finished his NBA career with 23.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game in the regular season. He sits at #8 on the total points scored (28,596) list, #15 on the total rebounds (13,099) list, and #8 on the total blocks (2,732) list. Interestingly, he is also third all-time in total free throw attempts with 11,252 because of the opponents&#8217; Hack-a-Shaq strategy to stop him. O&#8217;Neal and Michael Jordan are the only players to ever win three straight NBA Finals MVP awards. The Shaquille O&#8217;Neal Foundation, charity work and philanthropy Shaquille O&#8217;Neal gives back to the community via various means, including his Shaquille O&#8217;Neal Foundation. During the festive season, the foundation brings joy to thousands of children nationwide with toys and gifts. The former NBA star supports charities like Be The Match, Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America, Centre ValBio, Free The Children, Kids Wish Network, PeyBack Foundation, and Phoenix House. Additionally, in partnership with Microsoft Corporation, he contributed $1 million to the Boys and Girls Club of America to create technology centers in clubs nationwide. In October 2023, he opened aÂ fifth Comebaq Court (sporting facility) in Los Angeles. Partnering with Icy Hot for 20 years, they&#8217;ve refurbished courts in Las Vegas,Â Newark,Â Miami,Â andÂ Atlanta. Shaquille O&#8217;Neal: Music career Shaquille O&#8217;Neal began his music career in 1993 with his debut album Shaq Diesel. Even though the critics panned the album, it was a huge hit with the fans and received platinum certification from the RIAA. He has also worked alongside King of Pop Michael Jackson as a guest rapper on 2 Bad in MJ&#8217;s 1995 album HIStory. Since 2021, O&#8217;Neal has been performing as a DJ under the name DJ DIESEL. He once revealed that he chose to pursue electronic music because it is similar to basketball. On June 7, 2023, O&#8217;Neal released his first single as DJ Diesel from his debut electronic album Gorilla Warfare, titled &#8220;Bang Your Head,&#8221; in collaboration with Hairitage.Â  Shaquille Oâ€™Nealâ€™s shoe dealÂ  In 2023, sporting brand Reebok made Shaquille Oâ€™Neal its official President of Basketball, and he now will be bringing his expertise to drive Reebokâ€™s long-term strategy. The partnership, however, dates back to Shaq&#8217;s early days in the NBA. Dating back to the mid-90s, Shaq helped launch Reebok to the grand stage in the world of basketball, attracting players like Allen Iverson, who has joined O&#8217;Neal as the Vice President of Reebok Basketball. Shaq re-calls one incident that particularly moved him in his history with Reebok. While leaving the arena one day, O&#8217;Neal was approached by a parent, who accused Shaq of overpricing his sneakers. Having been challenged by the woman to make more affordable shoes, Shaq declined his $40 million five-year contract with Reebok. He went on to collaborate with Walmart, releasing a shoe priced under $30. Shaquille Oâ€™Nealâ€™s house Shaquille O&#8217;Neal&#8217;s massive houses are fit for a giant of his size. The Lakers icon&#8217;s 35,000-square-foot lakefront estate sits on 3 acres of land in a gated community outside Orlando. It has 12 bedrooms and 11 full bathrooms. The foyer features a sweeping double staircase and 35-foot ceilings. The property boasts a 6,000-square-foot indoor basketball court, a 17-plus car showroom-style garage, a home theater, and a giant Superman-themed bed. The mansion, after 26 years of ownership by the big man, was put up for sale in 2019 for a whopping $21.9 million. He had bought this estate in 1993 for a comparatively paltry $4million. On top of this, Shaq also has mansions in Dallas and Atlanta. His house in Atlanta rests on a massive 14.3-acre property, which he bought back in 2016 for $1.15 million. Shaq&#8217;s other French-style home in Dallas, purchased in 2022, was listed at $1,225,000 at the time of purchase. Â Shaquille Oâ€™Nealâ€™s rings Shaquille O&#8217;Neal is one of the most decorated players in NBA history, winning 4 championship rings over his career. He laid hands on his first title in 2000 as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, defeating the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. He would go on to win two more consecutive championships in 2001 and 2002, forming a dominant duo with Kobe Bryant at the Lakers. Shaq, however, earned his 4th and final ring with the Miami Heat in 2006, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-2 in the NBA Finals. Shaquille Oâ€™Nealâ€™s car and bike collectionÂ  Shaq is a huge car enthusiast and owns over 30 vehicles, including many luxury and sports cars. His Rolls-Royce Phantom is customized with a Superman logo on the grille. Notably, he also gifted one to LeBron James while the two were together at the Cavaliers. Another notable element of Shaqâ€™s collection is his Lamborghini Gallardo with a V10 engine and a top speed of over 200 mph.Â  Shaq also owns a Ford F-650 XL, a massive pickup truck that he has also customized with his Superman logo. Other cars in his collection include the Cadillac Escalade in custom colors purple and yellow. And also has a Buick Lucerne that he especially modified to fit his 7&#8217;1&#8243; frame. Apart from a myriad of cars, Shaq also possesses a custom 14-foot Orange County Chopper motorbike in black and chrome finish.Â  How to contact Shaquille O&#8217;Neal? Facebook,Â Instagram,Â Twitter,Â Website,Â YouTube  Full Name Shaquille Oâ€™Neal  Popular Name Shaq, Shaq Diesel, Big Diesel, The Big Aristotle  Birth Date March 6th, 1972  Birth Place Newark, New Jersey, U.S.  AgeÂ  51 years  HeightÂ  7 foot 1 inches (2.16 m)  WeightÂ  351 Lbs (159.2 Kg)  Parents Lucille Oâ€™Neal and Joe Toney  Siblings Ayesha Oâ€™Neal, Jamal Oâ€™Neal, Lateefah Oâ€™Neal  Nationality U.S. Citizen  Ethnicity African-American  Net Worth $400 Million  Salary N/A  Spouse N/A  Relationship/Marital Status Divorced  Children 6 (Taahirah, Myles, Shareef, Amirah, Shaqir, and Me&#8217;arah Oâ€™Neal)  Profession Former NBA Player  Team 1992â€“1996 (Orlando Magic) 1996â€“2004 (Los Angeles Lakers) 2004â€“2008 (Miami Heat) 2008â€“2009 (Phoenix Suns) 2009â€“2010 (Cleveland Cavaliers) 2010â€“2011 (Boston Celtics)  Rings 4

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