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Charles Barkley

Who is Charles Barkley? 60-year-old Charles Barkley is known by many as the candid jokester from &#8216;Inside the NBA&#8217; on TNT. The Basketball Hall of Famer joined the broadcasting circuit in 2000, shortly after retiring from professional basketball. Before that, Barkley played in the NBA for 16 seasons, with 11 of them being All-Star seasons. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; OCTOBER 18: Retired NBA player Charles Barkley attends the 2016 Broadcasting &amp; Cable Hall of Fame 26th Anniversary Gala at The Waldorf Astoria on October 18, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage) Charles Barkley&#8217;s Early Life Charles Barkley was born on February 20, 1963, to Frank Barkley and Charcey Glenn. The two then had another son named Darryl Barkley. But Frank abandoned the family when Charles was young and his parents eventually divorced. The NBA legend was born and brought up in Leeds, Alabama. Shockingly, the future NBA superstar was in a life-threatening situation when he was born as he weighed just over six pounds. Barkley had severe anemia, and his condition was serious when he was six weeks old. Fortunately, he recovered with the help of doctors. Interestingly, even his mother was astonished at how Barkley turned out to be an elite athlete despite being underweight during birth. Charles had a poor relationship with his father during his younger years. However, the two then bonded well later on until his father&#8217;s demise in December 2021. The 11x NBA All-Star once opened up about his father and their initial rocky relationship. His mother Charcey passed away in June 2015. Charles Barkley graduated from Leeds High School in 1980 and was recruited by Auburn University to play college basketball. Barkley majored in business management and graduated in 1984, declaring for the NBA Draft. Charles Barkley&#8217;s Wife and Children In 1989, Charles married Maureen Blumhardt. The couple welcomed their daughter Christiana Barkley the same year. Interestingly, the Hall of Famer named his only child after the Christiana Mall in Delaware. In 2021, his daughter tied the knot with Ilya Hoffman in the presence of close friends and family. 2 years ago, Christiana and her husband welcomed their son Henry into the world. A year and a half later, Charles Barkley proudly shared the birth of his second grandchild, Charles Eliza, named in honor of the 1993 NBA MVP. Charles Barkley&#8217;s Net Worth 2024Â  NBA legend Charles Barkley currently has an estimated net worth of $70 million. Over 2 decades after his 16-year NBA career, Chuck continues to remain a hot property. Notably, the Philadelphia 76ers legend has found unprecedented success as a TV personality. Fans around the world love his antics as a basketball analyst forÂ Inside The NBAÂ on TNT. Barkley signed a five-year $30 million deal with TNT in 2020. Then in 2022, he reportedly signed a massive ten-year $100 million contract to continue his work for the network. NBA, Basketball Herren, USA All Star Game-Slam Dunk Contest Feb 16, 2013 Houston, TX, USA TNT broadcaster Shaquille O Neal left and Charles Barkley talk during the 2013 NBA All-Star slam dunk contest at the Toyota Center. Houston Toyota Center TX USA, Copyright: xBobxDonnan-USAxTODAYxSportsx 7049582 Last year, the 60-year-old also signed with CNN for an undisclosed amount. The new contract increased his net worth and set him up in a partnership with acclaimed journalist, Gayle King. Their new show &#8216;King Charles&#8217; started streaming in November, 2023 and has been received with mixed reviews. Charles Barkley&#8217;s Career Charles Barkley&#8217;s start to his basketball career was not what he had in mind. He was 5&#8217;10&#8221; and overweight as a junior and did not make the varsity team. Interestingly, Barkley had a shocking growth spurt in the summer and stood at 6&#8217;4&#8243;. As his basketball skills aligned with his physical prowess, Barkley became a starter on the varsity team as a senior. However, he was still not considered a college prospect. But things changed when he dominated one of the highly-rated college prospects in the state. Soon, Auburn University came calling. The once six-pound infant who was in a life-threatening situation struggled with weight gain during his college career. However, Barkley established himself as one of the best college players in the country. During his time with Auburn University, Barkley also earned a lot of accolades for his performances. Then he declared for the NBA Draft in 1984. The Philadelphia 76ers selected Barkley as the 5th overall pick in the draft. He hit the ground running and earned a spot on the All-Rookie First Team. In the next few years, he continued his ascension and established himself as one of the best players in the league. He made his first All-Star appearance in 1987 and won the All-Star MVP award in 1991. However, team success was hard to come by. The power forward was tired of losing and requested a trade. The Sixers traded him to the Phoenix Suns in 1992. During his first season with the Suns, Barkley clinched the NBA MVP award while averaging 25.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. Notably, Chuck won the MVP race against Michael Jordan who was in his prime. Unfortunately for Barkley, his luck against close friend Jordan ran out in the 1993 NBA Finals. The Chicago Bulls clinched their third straight title by beating the Suns 4-2.  via Getty Over the next few seasons, Barkley and the Suns did not make the Conference Finals. In the twilight of his career, he moved to the Houston Rockets to team up with legends like Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, and Scottie Pippen for a shot at the title. Barkley even took pay cuts to accommodate other stars. However, the aging Rockets did not reach find success. Barkley would rupture his left quadricep tendon during his last season. But after 5 months of recovery, the 1993 NBA MVP would return to action and play his last NBA minutes on April 19, 2000. Charles Barkley played a total of 1,073 regular season games.  Regular season points 23,757 (22.1 ppg)  Regular season assists 4,215 (3.9 apg)  Regular season rebounds 12,546 (11.7 rpg)  During his 16-season NBA career, Charles Barkley made the playoffs 13/16 times. His career playoff high came in 1994 when he dropped 56 points and 14 rebounds against the Golden State Warriors during a win in Round 1. Barkley would play a total of 123 post-season games.  Playoff points 2,833 (23.0 ppg)  Playoff assists 482 (3.9 apg)  Playoff rebounds 1,582 (12.9 rpg)  Charles Barkley&#8217;s NBA Contracts Despite coming into the league as the 5th pick in 1984, Charles Barkley did not earn over a million dollars for the first 4 seasons of his career. His 1st season saw him valued at slightly over $300,000. Year 2 witnessed a small jump to $437,500 and then $600,000 the next season. Barkley&#8217;s rookie contract ended with a $822,500 annual salary. In 1988-89 Sir Charles signed a 5-year extension with the Sixers, the first year of which saw his salary nearly double to $1.5 million. During the 89-90 and 90-91 seasons, Barkley would be one of the highest paid athletes in the league raking in $3.0 million and $2.9 million over the two seasons respectively. Chuck was the 4th highest paid player during the 1990-91 NBA season. He earned $3.2 million the following season; his last year in Philadelphia.Â  After being traded to Phoenix before the 92-93 season, Charles Barkley took home just under $2.5 million that season. Barkley would win the 1993 NBA MVP with the 31st highest salary that year. US PRESSWIRE Sports-Historical Unknown date 1996 Phoenix, AZ, USA FILE PHOTO Phoenix Suns forward Charles Barkley 34 is defended by Seattle Supersonics forward Detlef Schrempf 11 at America West Arena. Phoenix Arizona UNITED STATES, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xUSAxTODAYxSportsx 5430952 He then signed a 5-year $18.9 million extension in Phoenix. Over the next two years, his Suns contract steadily increased to $3.25 million then $4 million in 1995 and $4.7 in 1996. Still, given his impact on the team, Barkley was severely underpaid. In 96-97, Charles Barkley was traded to Houston where his salary would stagnate around $4.7 million. By the 97-98 season, Sir Charles had lost a step or two but his salary plummeted to $2.25 million, an abysmal 147th in the league. The following season, Barkley earned just $1 million due to the lockout. Entering the turn of the century, Barkley would sign the highest paying contract of his career, a 1-year $9 million deal to stay in Houston. Unfortunately, a torn left quad would force him to hang up his boots at the end of the season. Charles Barkley earned an estimated $43,608,000 during his NBA career. Charles Barkley&#8217;s Partnerships and EndorsementsÂ  Some of Charles Barkley&#8217;s endorsement deals with major brands are Nike, Coca-Cola, Right Guard, McDonald&#8217;s, and T-Mobile. The 1991 All-Star MVP has also made several investments over the years including real estate and private equity. Barkley&#8217;s Redmont Vodka recently collaborated with the NBA team Atlanta Hawks in order to make the spirit a part of the State Farm Arena menu. Charles Barkley&#8217;s Investments Charles Barkley is a well-known angel investor and producer. He reportedly invested in NeuroVice which is a fledgling startup. The company specializes in medical device technology that improves patient experience. 10 years ago, Barkley also founded the Redmont Distilling Company, which owns the Redmont Vodka. In 2023, the spirit is reported to have crossed $1 million in revenue. Charles Barkley&#8217;s Records One of only four players to record more than 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 4,000 assists in a career #4 on Team USA Olympic single game scoring leaders list Holds the Olympic field goal record of 81.6% Charles Barkley&#8217;s Awards and Achievements NBA MVP 1993 11x NBA All-Star (1987, 1997) NBA All-Star Game MVP (1991) Two-time Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. men&#8217;s basketball team (1992, 1996) 5x All-NBA First Team (1988, 1991, 1993) 5x All-NBA Second Team (1986, 1987, 1992, 1994, 1995) All-NBA Third Team (1996) NBA rebounding leader (1988) NBA&#8217;s 50th and 75th Anniversary Team NBA All-Rookie First Team (1985) No.34 retired by the Philadelphia 76ers Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (2006) Charles Barkley&#8217;s Charity and Foundation Charles Barkley believes in giving back to the community. Over the years, he has made some major donations to help society in one way or another. The 76ers legend startedÂ The Charles Barkley FoundationÂ in the mid-90s and has been contributing through the non-profit organization ever since. Notably, Barkley has made massive donations to several HBCUs. He donated $1 million to Spelman College in 2022. Also, he donated $1 million each to Miles College and Tuskegee University in 2020 and he pledged $1 million each to Alabama A&amp;M University and Clark Atlanta University in 2016. Barkley has also vowed $5 million in his will to ensure that his alma mater remains a diverse environment. Furthermore,Â Barkley announced a relief fund to provide financial assistance to hospital staff in need during the coronavirus pandemic. He has also supported charities likeÂ Ante Up For Africa, Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America, ENOUGH Project, Hillsides, LIVESTRONG, Not On Our Watch, Stand Up To Cancer, United Service Organization, etc. Charles Barkley&#8217;s Shoe Deal From his days at Auburn to his days with the Sixers, Charles Barkley was a Converse man. He dominated at Auburn University in a pair of Converse All Star Pros. Despite being the SEC MVP during his college days, the road to a signature shoe line would be long for him. It wasn&#8217;t until 1992, when he moved to the Phoenix Suns, that Barkley would sign with Nike and begin working on his own shoe. In 1993, the Air Max Force CB would hit the market, opening the floodgates for drops like the Air Max CB 34, the Nike Air Super CB and more, going on to have seven shoes with Nike by the end of his contract. Even the contract Charles Barkley signed with Nike has an interesting tale. As the 1993 NBA MVP put it, he was being courted by Nike when one of its biggest stars, Michael Jordan, gave the forward some valuable advice. Barkley and Jordan having some banter on court Michael Jordan advised Charles Barkley to convert a part of his $2 million contract into Nike stock. With the stock price at just over $2 in 1992, Barkley agreed to Jordan and ended up making 10x the value of his initial contract. Charles Barkley&#8217;sÂ House Charles Barkley currently resides in his house in Scottsdale, Arizona. The property reportedly cost him around $2.2 million. Barkley bought the luxury mansion when he was playing for the Phoenix Suns. The estate spans over 8,600 square feet with three bedrooms and six bathrooms with many lavish amenities. Charles Barkley&#8217;s Rings Despite being in constant playoff contention, Charles Barkley only played in the NBA Finals once during his 16-season career. It was during his MVP season and he faced off against the man he had beaten for the regular season trophy &#8211; Michael Jordan. Unfortunately for Barkley, his sole trip to the promised land would be cut short as Jordan and the Bulls closed out the series in 6 games to complete their first three-peat. As a result, Charles Barkley has 0 rings. Charles Barkley&#8217;sÂ Car Collection Charles Barkley has an impressive car collection. Some of the most notable cars in the NBA legend&#8217;s garage include the 2011 Lincoln Navigator, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Bentley Continental Sports, Audi A4, and the 2020 Lincoln Navigator L Black Label. Charles Barkleyâ€™s Social Media Accounts Charles Barkley is not active on any public social media accounts.  Full Name Charles Wade Barkley  Popular Name Charles Barkley  Date of Birth 20 February 1963  Birth Place Leeds, Alabama  AgeÂ  60  HeightÂ  6&#8217;5&#8221; (1.98m)  Weight (Update) 290 lbs (130 kgs)  Parents Frank Barkley, Charcey Glenn  Siblings Darryl Barkley, John Glenn  Nationality American  Ethnicity African-American  Net Worth $70 million  Salary $10 million  Spouse Maureen Blumhardt (m. 1989)  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Christiana Barkley  Profession Media analyst  Team Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets  Rings 0

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Ja Morant?</h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Ja Morant was selected 2nd overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2019 NBA draft after an impressive sophomore season at Murray State. In just his second year, Morant led the Grizzlies to the playoffs and claimed the 2020-21 NBA Rookie of the Year award.</span>

[caption id="attachment_1417349" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1417349" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/1396130886.jpeg" alt="Ja Morant" width="1920" height="1320" /> SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 07: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on against the Golden State Warriors in the second half of Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on May 07, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Now in his fourth NBA season at only 24 years old, Morant has already been named an All-Star twice and earned All-NBA Second Team honors in 2022. With impressive athleticism, superb court vision, and playmaking ability, Morant has transformed into a triple-double threat and has helped turn the Grizzlies into a dangerous playoff contender out of the West.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's early life</b></h2>
Ja Morant was born on August 10, 1999, in Dalzell, South Carolina, where he spent most of his early life. The high-flying star picked up basketball from a very early stage and was a high school superstar playing for Crestwood High School in Sumter, South Carolina. He ended his high school career as the school's all-time leading scorer in 2017.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's family and personal life</b></h2>
Ja Morant's parents are Tee and Jamie Morant who were both basketball players. Morant has a younger sister, Teniya. His mother was a high school basketball star and played softball in college. On the other hand, Morant's father played alongside Allen Iverson in high school and then played college basketball for Claflin University. Even though Tee had an opportunity to play overseas basketball, he opted to stay home to take care of his wife when she was pregnant with Ja. He sacrificed his basketball career and became a barber to help his son become a basketball star.
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Morant reportedly dated Kadre Dixon, who played basketball and volleyball for Fisk University. They were alleged to have started dating in 2017 and kept it private until Dixon posted a picture of the two on social media in 2018. The two welcomed their daughter Kaari Jaidyn Morant in 2019. Many believe Morant and Dixon broke up after they unfollowed each other on social media.

The Grizzlies star has a daughter named Kaari Jaidyn Morant, born in 2019.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's Net Worth 2024</b></h2>
Ja Morant is one of the most exciting young talents in the NBA. His fortune has been on the rise as his ascension in the league continues. According to various reports, Morant has an estimated net worth of $50 million. The <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/memphis-grizzlies/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Memphis Grizzlies</a>Â star earned around $12 million in NBA salaries this year. In his four years in the league, Morant has earned around $38 million in NBA salaries. Furthermore, the point guard also has endorsement deals with major brands like Nike,Â BodyArmor, Hulu, Beats by Dre, etc, which adds millions to his fortune.

<span style="font-weight: 400">Morant continues to benefit from the $39.6 million four-year extension he signed in 2021 with the Grizzlies. The contract is expected to rise to $231 million based on assorted milestones. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">He has also signed a lucrative deal with Nike, earning him an annual figure of $12 million. Morant turned heads at Powerade, who secured him on a multi-year contract, adding $10 million a year to his earnings.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's career</b></h2>
Ja Morant was not heavily recruited despite his great performances for Crestwood High School. The only major NCAA Division I school to offer Ja a scholarship was the University of South Carolina. However, he opted to play for Murray State after an assistant coach saw him playing in a gym. Morant and his family thought Murray State wanted him more so they agreed to the scholarship in 2017. The young hooper slowly but steadily became one of the best college stars in the country playing for the program. In his freshman year, the school lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The team was eliminated in the second round the next year. Morant finished his college career as the only player ever to average at least 20 points and 10 assists per game in a single season. After the elimination, he declared for the NBA draft in 2019.
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After a scintillating college career, Morant grabbed the attention of NBA teams. He was touted to be a lottery pick and the Grizzlies selected him as the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. Interestingly, Morant's AAU teammate Zion Williamson went to the New Orleans Pelicans as the #1 pick.

Morant hit the ground running and became one of the most important players for the Memphis Grizzlies. He started all 67 games in his rookie season and averaged 17.8 points, 7.3 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game. With the help of this, Ja clinched the Rookie of the Year award in 2020. Miami Heat's Kendrick Nunn finished second and Zion Williamson came in third.

Ja continued his ascension in the league in the following seasons and made his first-ever All-Star appearance in 2022, also winning the Most Improved Player of the Year award. He made the All-Star team this season as well.

<span style="font-weight: 400">In February 2023, Morant was named to his second NBA All-Star Game as a reserve guard for the Western Conference. Following this, i</span><span style="font-weight: 400">n March 2023, Morant was involved in an incident at a </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Colorado nightclub. This resulted in him getting suspended for eight games without pay. The suspension covered the six games that Morant had already missed as a result of his leave of absence from the Grizzlies.Â </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Two months after the first suspension, Morant was suspended from all team activities by the Grizzlies for flashing a gun during another Instagram Live session. This resulted in him getting suspended for 25 games provided that he fulfilled a league-sponsored program that addressed his wrongdoings. Morant returned from suspension in December. </span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's career stats</b></h2>
<b>Regular season stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 257</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 22.5</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 7.4</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 4.8</span>

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<b>Playoffs stats:</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Games played - 19</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Points per game - 27.3</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Assists per game - 8.6</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rebounds per game - 6.8</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's endorsements</b></h2>
Some of the major endorsement deals of Ja Morant are as follows:

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's major achievements and awards</b></h2>
2 x NBA All-Star (2022-2023)

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All NBA Second Team (2022)

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NBA Most Improved Player (2022)

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Consensus first-team All-American (2019)

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NCAA season assists leader (2019)

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Lute Olson Award (2019)

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Bob Cousy Award (2019)

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OVC Player of the Year (2019)

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2? First-team All-OVC (2018, 2019)

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OVC Tournament MVP (2019)
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's current contract details</b></h2>
Ja Morant signed a four-year $39.62 million rookie scale contract with the Grizzlies in 2019. Then in July 2022, he reportedly signed a massive five-year $194.3 million designated rookie contract extension. With this, Morant is all set to receive an annual average salary of $38 million. He will earn around $33 million for the <span style="font-weight: 400">ongoing 2023-24 season</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's charity and foundation</b></h2>
Ja Morant reportedly organized a fundraiser for his 20th birthday to help The Boys &amp; Girls Club of Greater Memphis and pledged to match every donation up to $10,000. He also gifted a recovery room to Murray State, which is fully designed with NBA-approved technology to help the program. In 2021, Morant took to social media and started the #Jas12DaysofKindess drive where he asked his fans to suggest charitable organizations that he would go on to support for the next 12 days. Morant, together with his partners, helped organizations such as Camp Conquest, George Mark Children's House, Opportunities Inc., First Responders Children's Foundation, etc during the drive.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's shoe deal</b></h2>
Ja Morant signed a multi-year deal with Nike before the 2019 NBA draft, which is reportedly worth $12.01 million. Given the star's high-flying and electrifying style, he is one of the most marketable young athletes in the league. Nike took a substantial step in its relationship with Morant at the end of last year. After rumors of Ja getting his line of signature shoes, the brand unveiled the "Day One" Nike JA 1 in December 2022. Then in April 2023, the JA 1s were released to the public.

In its most recent development, t<span style="font-weight: 400">he Memphis Grizzlies suspended the 23-year-old Morant when a new video showed the All-Star brandishing a gun, which left NBA commissioner Adam Silver <em>â€œshocked.â€</em> Morant was subsequently suspended for a second time for the same reason â€“ a video being posted of the MVP candidate holding a weapon â€“ the second incident in two months. Following this, </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Morantâ€™s signature shoe was no longer listed for sale on Nikeâ€™s website or the company app.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's car collection</b></h2>
Ja Morant is a huge fan of fancy cars and has spent similarly on his car collection. As soon as he made it to the NBA, the star gifted new cars to his parents. He reportedly owns a Rolls Royce Dawn, which is worth around $1 million. Morant also has an Aston Martin Vantage, a Mercedes-Benz A-Class, a Porsche Cayenne, and a Ferrari Roma.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's h</b><b>ouse</b></h2>
Ja Morant bought a mansion for his parents in Eads,Â Tennessee, in 2019 worth a reported $1.3 million, after signing his rookie contract. After signing a huge extension in 2022, Morant added another property near his parent's mansion for a reported $3 million. The mansion spans 13,836 square feet and includes seven bedrooms among other luxury amenities.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Ja Morant's</b><b>Â social media accounts</b></h2>
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<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/jamorant/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@jamorant</a></td>
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<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/jamorant?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@JaMorant</a></td>
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<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/jamorant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@JaMorant</a></td>
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<td>Temetrius Jamel "Ja" Morant</td>
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<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Ja Morant</td>
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<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>August 10, 1999</td>
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<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Dalzell, South Carolina</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6 ft 3 in (1.90 m)</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>174 lb (79 kg)</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>Tee and Jamie Morant</td>
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<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Teniya Morant</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
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<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>African American</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$80 Million</td>
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<td>Salary</td>
<td>$12 Million</td>
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<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>Single</td>
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<td>Children</td>
<td>Kaari Jaidyn Morant</td>
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<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball player</td>
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<td>Team</td>
<td>Memphis Grizzlies</td>
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Ja Morant

Who is Ja Morant? Ja Morant was selected 2nd overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2019 NBA draft after an impressive sophomore season at Murray State. In just his second year, Morant led the Grizzlies to the playoffs and claimed the 2020-21 NBA Rookie of the Year award. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA &#8211; MAY 07: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on against the Golden State Warriors in the second half of Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on May 07, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Now in his fourth NBA season at only 24 years old, Morant has already been named an All-Star twice and earned All-NBA Second Team honors in 2022. With impressive athleticism, superb court vision, and playmaking ability, Morant has transformed into a triple-double threat and has helped turn the Grizzlies into a dangerous playoff contender out of the West. Ja Morant&#8217;s early life Ja Morant was born on August 10, 1999, in Dalzell, South Carolina, where he spent most of his early life. The high-flying star picked up basketball from a very early stage and was a high school superstar playing for Crestwood High School in Sumter, South Carolina. He ended his high school career as the school&#8217;s all-time leading scorer in 2017. Ja Morant&#8217;s family and personal life Ja Morant&#8217;s parents are Tee and Jamie Morant who were both basketball players. Morant has a younger sister, Teniya. His mother was a high school basketball star and played softball in college. On the other hand, Morant&#8217;s father played alongside Allen Iverson in high school and then played college basketball for Claflin University. Even though Tee had an opportunity to play overseas basketball, he opted to stay home to take care of his wife when she was pregnant with Ja. He sacrificed his basketball career and became a barber to help his son become a basketball star.  USA Today via Reuters Morant reportedly dated Kadre Dixon, who played basketball and volleyball for Fisk University. They were alleged to have started dating in 2017 and kept it private until Dixon posted a picture of the two on social media in 2018. The two welcomed their daughter Kaari Jaidyn Morant in 2019. Many believe Morant and Dixon broke up after they unfollowed each other on social media. The Grizzlies star has a daughter named Kaari Jaidyn Morant, born in 2019. Ja Morant&#8217;s Net Worth 2024 Ja Morant is one of the most exciting young talents in the NBA. His fortune has been on the rise as his ascension in the league continues. According to various reports, Morant has an estimated net worth of $50 million. The Memphis GrizzliesÂ star earned around $12 million in NBA salaries this year. In his four years in the league, Morant has earned around $38 million in NBA salaries. Furthermore, the point guard also has endorsement deals with major brands like Nike,Â BodyArmor, Hulu, Beats by Dre, etc, which adds millions to his fortune. Morant continues to benefit from the $39.6 million four-year extension he signed in 2021 with the Grizzlies. The contract is expected to rise to $231 million based on assorted milestones. He has also signed a lucrative deal with Nike, earning him an annual figure of $12 million. Morant turned heads at Powerade, who secured him on a multi-year contract, adding $10 million a year to his earnings. Ja Morant&#8217;s career Ja Morant was not heavily recruited despite his great performances for Crestwood High School. The only major NCAA Division I school to offer Ja a scholarship was the University of South Carolina. However, he opted to play for Murray State after an assistant coach saw him playing in a gym. Morant and his family thought Murray State wanted him more so they agreed to the scholarship in 2017. The young hooper slowly but steadily became one of the best college stars in the country playing for the program. In his freshman year, the school lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The team was eliminated in the second round the next year. Morant finished his college career as the only player ever to average at least 20 points and 10 assists per game in a single season. After the elimination, he declared for the NBA draft in 2019.  USA Today via Reuters After a scintillating college career, Morant grabbed the attention of NBA teams. He was touted to be a lottery pick and the Grizzlies selected him as the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. Interestingly, Morant&#8217;s AAU teammate Zion Williamson went to the New Orleans Pelicans as the #1 pick. Morant hit the ground running and became one of the most important players for the Memphis Grizzlies. He started all 67 games in his rookie season and averaged 17.8 points, 7.3 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game. With the help of this, Ja clinched the Rookie of the Year award in 2020. Miami Heat&#8217;s Kendrick Nunn finished second and Zion Williamson came in third. Ja continued his ascension in the league in the following seasons and made his first-ever All-Star appearance in 2022, also winning the Most Improved Player of the Year award. He made the All-Star team this season as well. In February 2023, Morant was named to his second NBA All-Star Game as a reserve guard for the Western Conference. Following this, in March 2023, Morant was involved in an incident at a Colorado nightclub. This resulted in him getting suspended for eight games without pay. The suspension covered the six games that Morant had already missed as a result of his leave of absence from the Grizzlies.Â  Two months after the first suspension, Morant was suspended from all team activities by the Grizzlies for flashing a gun during another Instagram Live session. This resulted in him getting suspended for 25 games provided that he fulfilled a league-sponsored program that addressed his wrongdoings. Morant returned from suspension in December. Ja Morant&#8217;s career stats Regular season stats: Games played &#8211; 257 Points per game &#8211; 22.5 Assists per game &#8211; 7.4 Rebounds per game &#8211; 4.8 &nbsp; Playoffs stats: Games played &#8211; 19 Points per game &#8211; 27.3 Assists per game &#8211; 8.6 Rebounds per game &#8211; 6.8 Ja Morant&#8217;s endorsements Some of the major endorsement deals of Ja Morant are as follows: Nike &nbsp; BodyArmor &nbsp; Hulu &nbsp; Beats by Dre &nbsp; Uber Eats &nbsp; Panini America &nbsp; PSD Ja Morant&#8217;s major achievements and awards 2 x NBA All-Star (2022-2023) &nbsp; All NBA Second Team (2022) &nbsp; NBA Most Improved Player (2022) &nbsp; NBA Rookie of the Year (2020) &nbsp; NBA All-Rookie First Team (2020) &nbsp; Consensus first-team All-American (2019) &nbsp; NCAA season assists leader (2019) &nbsp; Lute Olson Award (2019) &nbsp; Bob Cousy Award (2019) &nbsp; OVC Player of the Year (2019) &nbsp; 2? First-team All-OVC (2018, 2019) &nbsp; OVC Tournament MVP (2019) Ja Morant&#8217;s current contract details Ja Morant signed a four-year $39.62 million rookie scale contract with the Grizzlies in 2019. Then in July 2022, he reportedly signed a massive five-year $194.3 million designated rookie contract extension. With this, Morant is all set to receive an annual average salary of $38 million. He will earn around $33 million for the ongoing 2023-24 season Ja Morant&#8217;s charity and foundation Ja Morant reportedly organized a fundraiser for his 20th birthday to help The Boys &amp; Girls Club of Greater Memphis and pledged to match every donation up to $10,000. He also gifted a recovery room to Murray State, which is fully designed with NBA-approved technology to help the program. In 2021, Morant took to social media and started the #Jas12DaysofKindess drive where he asked his fans to suggest charitable organizations that he would go on to support for the next 12 days. Morant, together with his partners, helped organizations such as Camp Conquest, George Mark Children&#8217;s House, Opportunities Inc., First Responders Children&#8217;s Foundation, etc during the drive. Ja Morant&#8217;s shoe deal Ja Morant signed a multi-year deal with Nike before the 2019 NBA draft, which is reportedly worth $12.01 million. Given the star&#8217;s high-flying and electrifying style, he is one of the most marketable young athletes in the league. Nike took a substantial step in its relationship with Morant at the end of last year. After rumors of Ja getting his line of signature shoes, the brand unveiled the &#8220;Day One&#8221; Nike JA 1 in December 2022. Then in April 2023, the JA 1s were released to the public. In its most recent development, the Memphis Grizzlies suspended the 23-year-old Morant when a new video showed the All-Star brandishing a gun, which left NBA commissioner Adam Silver â€œshocked.â€ Morant was subsequently suspended for a second time for the same reason â€“ a video being posted of the MVP candidate holding a weapon â€“ the second incident in two months. Following this, Morantâ€™s signature shoe was no longer listed for sale on Nikeâ€™s website or the company app. Ja Morant&#8217;s car collection Ja Morant is a huge fan of fancy cars and has spent similarly on his car collection. As soon as he made it to the NBA, the star gifted new cars to his parents. He reportedly owns a Rolls Royce Dawn, which is worth around $1 million. Morant also has an Aston Martin Vantage, a Mercedes-Benz A-Class, a Porsche Cayenne, and a Ferrari Roma. Ja Morant&#8217;s house Ja Morant bought a mansion for his parents in Eads,Â Tennessee, in 2019 worth a reported $1.3 million, after signing his rookie contract. After signing a huge extension in 2022, Morant added another property near his parent&#8217;s mansion for a reported $3 million. The mansion spans 13,836 square feet and includes seven bedrooms among other luxury amenities. Ja Morant&#8217;sÂ social media accounts  Instagram @jamorant  Twitter @JaMorant  Facebook @JaMorant    Full Name Temetrius Jamel &#8220;Ja&#8221; Morant  Popular Name Ja Morant  Birth Date August 10, 1999  Birth Place Dalzell, South Carolina  Height 6 ft 3 in (1.90 m)  Weight 174 lb (79 kg)  Parents Tee and Jamie Morant  Siblings Teniya Morant  Nationality American  Ethnicity African American  Net Worth $80 Million  Salary $12 Million  Relationship/Marital Status Single  Children Kaari Jaidyn Morant  Profession Basketball player  Team Memphis Grizzlies

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Shaquille O'Neal

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

Denied Entry by a Nightclub, Shaquille O?Neal Claims Mother?s Face Flashed Before His Eyes Before He Took a Big Decision