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There are a handful of stars who have a better trophy cabinet than Kobe Bryant. Apart from his achievements on the court, Bryant’s influence on the game is unmatched. Consequently, Kobe has influenced stars like Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum. However, their love for Kobe brings in criticism more often than not. For instance, analysts and fans bashed Tatum for his antics during the NBA playoffs. Tatum sent a text to Kobe and also wore the Lakers legend’s Celtics attire during workouts. Talking in an interview, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker addressed haters for unnecessarily bashing Tatum and himself for showing love for their idol. DEVIN BOOKER ADDRESSES ALL THE KOBE BRYANT SLANDER There is no denying that Devin Booker [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/devin-booker/] is one of the best players in the league currently. The Phoenix Suns [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-phoenix-suns-roster-2021-22-can-landry-shamet-javale-mcgee-help-chris-paul-attain-his-maiden-championship-ring/] star recently signed a four-year extension with his team and was chosen as the cover star for NBA 2K23. He shares the cover with Chicago Bulls [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/chicago-bulls/] legend Michael Jordan [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-jordan/] and WNBA star Sue Bird. READ MORE: James Harden Sunk With Frustration During His Close Bond With the Kardashians but Devin Booker Has Steered Clear Due to 1 Big Step [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-james-harden-sunk-with-frustration-during-his-close-bond-with-the-kardashians-but-devin-booker-has-steered-clear-due-to-1-big-step/] During an interview, Booker addressed questions regarding the cover and the league in general. The interviewer asked DBook his thoughts regarding all the Kobe Bryant [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kobe-bryant/] criticism. Booker said [https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/lists/suns-devin-booker-nba-2k23-cover-interview/], “I see (Tatum) getting hate just representing Kobe and being inspired by him. But Kobe always said his one job is to inspire the next generation — that’s what he’s done for us.” Devin added, “I think it’s foolish for people to give hate to somebody like me or Jayson representing one of our idols.“ Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker during 2021 playoffs [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-06-14T020317Z_1816153856_MT1USATODAY16251737_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-PHOENIX-SUNS-AT-DENVER-NUGGETS.jpg]Jun 13, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after a play in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets during game four in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters Alongside fans and analysts, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/shaquille-oneal/] was one of the biggest names to criticize [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-shaquille-oneal-who-disliked-jayson-tatums-4-word-message-to-kobe-bryant-doubles-down-on-him-through-new-line-of-criticism/] Tatum. Shaq held nothing back as he talked about Jayson on his podcast. The 4 time NBA champion asserted that the Celtics [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-boston-celtics-2021-22-nba-roster-will-jayson-tatum-and-the-new-arrivals-overcome-the-big-departures/] star needs to step his game up and that he was not a fan of the antics. Tatum famously texted the late Kobe Bryant before a playoff game saying, “I got you today.” Moreover, he also wore Kobe’s Celtics attire [https://twitter.com/taylorcsnow/status/1533191585332187138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1533191585332187138%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sbnation.com%2Fnba%2F2022%2F6%2F5%2F23155458%2Fjayson-tatum-kobe-bryant-celtics-draft-workout-outfit-nba-finals] during workouts and the Lakers legend’s armband. WATCH THIS STORY: 3 Times 395 Pound NBA Giant Shaquille ONeal Scared The Life Out Of Fans By Diving Head First Into The Crowd [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nba-basketball-news-3-times-395-pound-nba-giant-shaquille-oneal-scared-the-life-out-of-fans-by-diving-head-first-into-the-crowd/] Do you agree with Devin Booker? Let us know in the comments down below. 

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<h2>Devin Booker’s Net Worth 2023, Family, House, Cars, and More</h2>
<h2><b>Devin Booker's Net Worth 2023 (Update)</b></h2>
Devin Booker has an estimated net worth of $30 million, according to reports. In his eight years long career so far, Booker has reportedly amassed over $130 million in NBA salaries alone. After signing a massive contract extension last year, he will receive $33 million for the current season. Other than his salary, Booker makes a lot from his endorsement deals. As per reports, he earns around $8 million per year from endorsements.
<h2><b>Devin Booker’s early life </b></h2>
Devin Booker was born on October 30, 1996, in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he spent most of his childhood. Booker followed in the footsteps of his father from a very early age and started playing basketball. After his freshman year at Grandville High School, Booker moved to Mississippi to live with his father. A young Devin enrolled at Moss Point High School where his father joined as an assistant basketball coach. Furthermore, it was his father's alma mater. After an impressive high school career, Booker committed to the University of Kentucky in 2014. He then declared for the 2015 NBA draft after one year of college basketball.
<h2><b>Devin Booker’s family and personal life</b></h2>
Devin Booker is the only child of Veronica Gutiérrez, a cosmetologist and Melvin Booker, a professional basketball player. Melvin played college basketball for the University of Missouri from 1990 to 1994. After a small stint in the NBA, he mostly played overseas basketball. After Melvin returned to the country, Devin moved in with him to be coached by his father. It worked wonders for the young guard as he soon became one of the best high school players in the country.

[caption id="attachment_1413630" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1413630" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-12-16T061557Z_144565456_MT1USATODAY19631792_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PHOENIX-SUNS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS.jpg" alt="Devin Booker" width="1920" height="1280" /> Dec 15, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Devin Booker has been in romantic relationships with celebrities like Jade Ramey, Jordyn Woods, and Kendall Jenner. The <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/phoenix-suns/">Phoenix Suns</a> star and Kendall Jenner started dating in 2020 and broke up in 2022. The two have been spotted together multiple times in public. It looks like Booker is currently single. However, he was recently seen having dinner with actress Jenna Ortega, which have sparked some rumors.
<h2><b>Devin Booker’s career</b></h2>
Under the tutelage of his father, Melvin Booker, Devin Booker became one of the top prospects in the country. Booker played three years for Moss Point High School, where he became the school's All-Time leading scorer. After graduating high school in 2013, the talented star received multiple college offers. After considering his options, Booker opted to join the University of Kentucky. He impressed many with his performances for the Wildcats and in 2015 Booker declared for the NBA draft.

[caption id="attachment_698711" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-698711" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-07-09T012733Z_1102271367_MT1USATODAY16385649_RTRMADP_3_NBA-FINALS-MILWAUKEE-BUCKS-AT-PHOENIX-SUNS.jpg" alt="Devin Booker of Phoenix Suns" width="1920" height="1411" /> Jul 8, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and center Brook Lopez (11) during the first half in game two of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

The Phoenix Suns selected Booker as the 13th overall pick in the draft. He came off the bench initially but soon sealed the starting spot with his performances. He quickly became one of the best players for the Suns and was 4th in the Rookie of the Year voting that year. Booker continued his upward trajectory in the league and had an 8-point jump in points average in his sophomore season. D-Book then became one of the best young talents in the league with an almost unstoppable mid-range game. In 2020, he made his first All-Star team appearance and has been a mainstay ever since.

Booker can be considered to be one of the most durable and consistent stars in the league. Even though his injury layoffs have hurt the team in the playoffs, Booker has not had any major setbacks so far, playing day in and day out. The shooting guard led the Suns to the 2020-21 NBA Finals for the first time since 1992-93. Unfortunately, the Suns could not clinch the title against the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/milwaukee-bucks/">Milwaukee Bucks</a>.
<h2><b>Devin Booker’s career stats</b></h2>
<strong>Regular season stats:</strong>

Games played - 530

Points per game - 23.9

Assists per game - 4.8

Rebounds per game - 4

<strong>Playoffs stats:</strong>

Games played  - 41

Points per game - 28.4

Assists per game - 5.1

Rebounds per game - 5.3
<h2><b>Devin Booker’s endorsements </b><b>and </b><b></b><b>investments</b></h2>
Devin Booker adds millions to his fortune every year from his various endorsements and investments. Some of the biggest brands endorsed by Booker are Nike, <span style="font-weight: 400">Foot Locker, Finish Line, Corona Beer, Autograph, 2K Sports, Chevrolet, Sweetgreen, Call of Duty, etc.</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> He has reportedly invested in brands like Overtime, Buzzer, and GoPuff. Furthermore, he is the co-owner of COCO5 which is a coconut-water sports drink.</span>
<h2><b>Devin Booker’s major achievements and awards</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">3 x NBA All-Star (2020, 2021, 2022)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">All-NBA First Team (2022)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Three-Point Contest winner (2018)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2016)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">SEC Sixth Man of the Year (2015)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">SEC All-Freshmen Team (2015)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400">Second-team All-SEC (2015)</li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">McDonald's All-American (2014)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2><b>Devin Booker’s sneaker contract</b></h2>
Devin Booker has been a Nike athlete ever since he first stepped into the league in 2015. Booker reportedly signed a six-year contract extension with Nike last year and will remain a Nike athlete until 2029. However, the financial details of the deal are unknown. The 26-year-old is a huge fan of NBA legend <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kobe-bryant/">Kobe Bryant,</a> who even mentored him. Booker continues Kobe's legacy on the court by wearing the latter's iconic sneaker line during games. However, he is finally set to have his own line of signature shoes. As per reports, Booker's first shoe is likely to be called 'Nike D Book 1' and will be released in 2024. The design is expected to be something similar to Kobe's line.
<h2><b>Devin Booker’s contract details</b></h2>
Devin Booker signed a four-year $224.2 million Player extension with the Phoenix Suns in 2022. With this new and improved deal, he will make an annual average salary of $31 million. For the 2022-23 season, he reportedly earned over $33 million, which will increase to $36 million for the next season.
<h2><b>Devin Booker’s charity and foundation</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns came together and founded the 'Devin Booker Starting Five' initiative in 2019. The initiative donated $100,000 to five non-profit organizations to continue their work throughout Arizona. Booker and the Suns also reportedly pledged to donate $2.5 million over a period of five years to organizations such as Gap Ministries, Central Arizona Shelter Services, YMCA of Southern Arizona, Arizona Autism United, and Elevate Phoenix. He also donated $10,000 to raise funds for people in and around Phoenix, who were struggling d</span>uring the COVID-19 pandemic.
<h2><b>Devin Booker’s c</b><b>ar collection</b></h2>
Devin Booker is a massive fan of vintage cars, especially the Chevrolet Impala, and has some classic cars in his collection like the Chevrolet K5 Blazer, a 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS, a Buick Grand National, a Buick GNX, and a 1959 Chevrolet Impala. <span style="font-weight: 400">He has also been multiple times seen driving luxury cars such as the Ferrari 488 GTB, the Audi A8, the Porsche Panamera, etc. Booker reportedly also has a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and a Range Rover.</span>
<h2><b>Devin Booker’s house</b></h2>
Devin Booker lives in style in his stunning mansion in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The Suns star reportedly bought the 5,000-square-foot property for $3.2 million in 2019. The estate consists of four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a massive car garage to roof a few cars from his massive collection. The luxury mansion also has a dining room with wine storage and a butler’s pantry, a chef’s kitchen, an exercise room, a private pool, and a spa. The house has a modern interior with a touch of classic.
<h2><b>Devin Booker's social media accounts</b></h2>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dbook/?hl=en"><span style="font-weight: 400">@dbook</span></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/DevinBook?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"><span style="font-weight: 400">@DevinBook</span></a></td>
</tr>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044333234454"><span style="font-weight: 400">@DevinBooker</span></a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Devin Armani Booker</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Devin Booker</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Date</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">October 30, 1996</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Grand Rapids, Michigan</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">26</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td> 6'3" (<span style="font-weight: 400">1.96m)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td> 205 lbs (<span style="font-weight: 400">93 Kg)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Veronica Gutiérrez and Melvin Booker</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">None</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">A mix of African American, Mexican, and Puerto Rican</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$30 million</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$33 million</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Single</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Basketball Player</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Phoenix Suns</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Devin Booker

Devin Booker’s Net Worth 2023, Family, House, Cars, and More Devin Booker&#8217;s Net Worth 2023 (Update) Devin Booker has an estimated net worth of $30 million, according to reports. In his eight years long career so far, Booker has reportedly amassed over $130 million in NBA salaries alone. After signing a massive contract extension last year, he will receive $33 million for the current season. Other than his salary, Booker makes a lot from his endorsement deals. As per reports, he earns around $8 million per year from endorsements. Devin Booker’s early life  Devin Booker was born on October 30, 1996, in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he spent most of his childhood. Booker followed in the footsteps of his father from a very early age and started playing basketball. After his freshman year at Grandville High School, Booker moved to Mississippi to live with his father. A young Devin enrolled at Moss Point High School where his father joined as an assistant basketball coach. Furthermore, it was his father&#8217;s alma mater. After an impressive high school career, Booker committed to the University of Kentucky in 2014. He then declared for the 2015 NBA draft after one year of college basketball. Devin Booker’s family and personal life Devin Booker is the only child of Veronica Gutiérrez, a cosmetologist and Melvin Booker, a professional basketball player. Melvin played college basketball for the University of Missouri from 1990 to 1994. After a small stint in the NBA, he mostly played overseas basketball. After Melvin returned to the country, Devin moved in with him to be coached by his father. It worked wonders for the young guard as he soon became one of the best high school players in the country. Dec 15, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) controls the ball against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Devin Booker has been in romantic relationships with celebrities like Jade Ramey, Jordyn Woods, and Kendall Jenner. The Phoenix Suns star and Kendall Jenner started dating in 2020 and broke up in 2022. The two have been spotted together multiple times in public. It looks like Booker is currently single. However, he was recently seen having dinner with actress Jenna Ortega, which have sparked some rumors. Devin Booker’s career Under the tutelage of his father, Melvin Booker, Devin Booker became one of the top prospects in the country. Booker played three years for Moss Point High School, where he became the school&#8217;s All-Time leading scorer. After graduating high school in 2013, the talented star received multiple college offers. After considering his options, Booker opted to join the University of Kentucky. He impressed many with his performances for the Wildcats and in 2015 Booker declared for the NBA draft. Jul 8, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and center Brook Lopez (11) during the first half in game two of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports The Phoenix Suns selected Booker as the 13th overall pick in the draft. He came off the bench initially but soon sealed the starting spot with his performances. He quickly became one of the best players for the Suns and was 4th in the Rookie of the Year voting that year. Booker continued his upward trajectory in the league and had an 8-point jump in points average in his sophomore season. D-Book then became one of the best young talents in the league with an almost unstoppable mid-range game. In 2020, he made his first All-Star team appearance and has been a mainstay ever since. Booker can be considered to be one of the most durable and consistent stars in the league. Even though his injury layoffs have hurt the team in the playoffs, Booker has not had any major setbacks so far, playing day in and day out. The shooting guard led the Suns to the 2020-21 NBA Finals for the first time since 1992-93. Unfortunately, the Suns could not clinch the title against the Milwaukee Bucks. Devin Booker’s career stats Regular season stats: Games played &#8211; 530 Points per game &#8211; 23.9 Assists per game &#8211; 4.8 Rebounds per game &#8211; 4 Playoffs stats: Games played  &#8211; 41 Points per game &#8211; 28.4 Assists per game &#8211; 5.1 Rebounds per game &#8211; 5.3 Devin Booker’s endorsements and investments Devin Booker adds millions to his fortune every year from his various endorsements and investments. Some of the biggest brands endorsed by Booker are Nike, Foot Locker, Finish Line, Corona Beer, Autograph, 2K Sports, Chevrolet, Sweetgreen, Call of Duty, etc. He has reportedly invested in brands like Overtime, Buzzer, and GoPuff. Furthermore, he is the co-owner of COCO5 which is a coconut-water sports drink. Devin Booker’s major achievements and awards 3 x NBA All-Star (2020, 2021, 2022) All-NBA First Team (2022) NBA Three-Point Contest winner (2018) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2016) SEC Sixth Man of the Year (2015) SEC All-Freshmen Team (2015) Second-team All-SEC (2015) McDonald&#8217;s All-American (2014) Devin Booker’s sneaker contract Devin Booker has been a Nike athlete ever since he first stepped into the league in 2015. Booker reportedly signed a six-year contract extension with Nike last year and will remain a Nike athlete until 2029. However, the financial details of the deal are unknown. The 26-year-old is a huge fan of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who even mentored him. Booker continues Kobe&#8217;s legacy on the court by wearing the latter&#8217;s iconic sneaker line during games. However, he is finally set to have his own line of signature shoes. As per reports, Booker&#8217;s first shoe is likely to be called &#8216;Nike D Book 1&#8217; and will be released in 2024. The design is expected to be something similar to Kobe&#8217;s line. Devin Booker’s contract details Devin Booker signed a four-year $224.2 million Player extension with the Phoenix Suns in 2022. With this new and improved deal, he will make an annual average salary of $31 million. For the 2022-23 season, he reportedly earned over $33 million, which will increase to $36 million for the next season. Devin Booker’s charity and foundation Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns came together and founded the &#8216;Devin Booker Starting Five&#8217; initiative in 2019. The initiative donated $100,000 to five non-profit organizations to continue their work throughout Arizona. Booker and the Suns also reportedly pledged to donate $2.5 million over a period of five years to organizations such as Gap Ministries, Central Arizona Shelter Services, YMCA of Southern Arizona, Arizona Autism United, and Elevate Phoenix. He also donated $10,000 to raise funds for people in and around Phoenix, who were struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Devin Booker’s car collection Devin Booker is a massive fan of vintage cars, especially the Chevrolet Impala, and has some classic cars in his collection like the Chevrolet K5 Blazer, a 1995 Chevrolet Impala SS, a Buick Grand National, a Buick GNX, and a 1959 Chevrolet Impala. He has also been multiple times seen driving luxury cars such as the Ferrari 488 GTB, the Audi A8, the Porsche Panamera, etc. Booker reportedly also has a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and a Range Rover. Devin Booker’s house Devin Booker lives in style in his stunning mansion in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The Suns star reportedly bought the 5,000-square-foot property for $3.2 million in 2019. The estate consists of four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a massive car garage to roof a few cars from his massive collection. The luxury mansion also has a dining room with wine storage and a butler’s pantry, a chef’s kitchen, an exercise room, a private pool, and a spa. The house has a modern interior with a touch of classic. Devin Booker&#8217;s social media accounts  Instagram @dbook  Twitter @DevinBook  Facebook @DevinBooker    Full Name Devin Armani Booker  Popular Name Devin Booker  Birth Date October 30, 1996  Birth Place Grand Rapids, Michigan  Age 26  Height  6&#8217;3&#8243; (1.96m)  Weight  205 lbs (93 Kg)  Parents Veronica Gutiérrez and Melvin Booker  Siblings None  Nationality American  Ethnicity A mix of African American, Mexican, and Puerto Rican  Net Worth $30 million  Salary $33 million  Relationship/Marital Status Single  Profession Basketball Player  Team Phoenix Suns

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Jayson Christopher Tatum </span>is an <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/">NBA</a> player currently playing for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/boston-celtics/">Boston Celtics</a>. Before joining the league, he attended<span style="font-weight: 400"> Chaminade College Preparatory School and later joined Duke University, where he played </span>college basketball for the Dukes. The Celtics drafted Tatum in the 2017 NBA Draft with the third overall pick. In 2020, he earned his first All-Star selection, four more followed the seasons (2020-2024).

Tatum usually plays in the small forward or power forward position and has sported jersey #0.

[caption id="attachment_885534" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-885534" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-01-07T032521Z_53725249_MT1USATODAY17463663_RTRMADP_3_NBA-BOSTON-CELTICS-AT-NEW-YORK-KNICKS.jpg" alt="Jayson Tatum" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 6, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a basket against the New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Jayson was born on March 3, 1998, to Justin Tatum and Brandy Cole. His father, a former university basketball player, works as a basketball coach at the high school level, while his mother practices law.

On September 10, 2019, Tatum and his high school girlfriend, Toriah Lachell, gave birth to their son, Jayson Christopher Tatum Jr.
<h2><b>High School &amp; College Career</b></h2>
Jason Tatum attended <span style="font-weight: 400">Chaminade College Prep, Missouri. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Inspired by Bradley Beal and played with Tyler Cook, he</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> averaged 29.6 points and 9.1 rebounds as a senior. Moreover, he led Chaminade to a Missouri Class 5A state title. He also won the</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> Gatorade National Player of the Year (2016), McDonald's All-American, and a Mr. Show-Me Basketball.</span>

After that Tatum attended<span style="font-weight: 400"> Duke University for a year (2016-2017) where in the Freshman Season, despite missing the first eight games of the season because of a foot injury, he a</span><span style="font-weight: 400">veraged 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds. Due to this amazing feat, he was named to All-ACC Freshman Team and got an </span>All-ACC Third Team selection.
<h2><b>NBA Career</b></h2>
Jason Tatum's NBA career started back in 2017, when he was <span style="font-weight: 400">the 3rd overall pick by the Boston Celtics in the 2017 NBA Draft. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Primarily small forward or power forward, he flaunts jersey #0. With the amazing player that he is, Tatum has had some major wins during his career. Let's take a look at his NBA triumphs.</span>
<h3>Major achievements</h3>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Five-time NBA All-Star</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Four-time All-NBA selection</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Eastern Conference Finals MVP</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Led Celtics to 2024 NBA Championship, winning Finals MVP.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Holds records for most points in an All-Star Game (55) and in Game 7 of the playoffs (51).</span>
<h3><strong>Jayson Tatum's stats
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After 513 games in his NBA career, Tatum is averaging 30.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game.

In the 2023-2024 season, he put up great numbers, with 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game on average.
<h2>Jayson Tatum's 2024 net worth and endorsements</h2>
Tatum recently signed a $315 Million contract extension with the Celtics, the 2024 finals MVP has since surpassed Jaylen Brown, making his contract the largest in NBA history. <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/jayson-tatum/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes</a> estimates the net worth of Jayson Tatum as $45.9 million. Considering the potential the 26-year-old has, his net worth may take a significant rise.

Tatum has endorsement deals with the Jordan Brand <span style="font-weight: 400">(signature shoe Jordan Tatum 1)</span>, Gatorade, and Subway, he also is the<span style="font-weight: 400"> NBA 2K cover athlete (2024-25), and a SoFi partner for homeownership in St. Louis.</span>
<h2><strong>Jayson Tatum's foundation and charity</strong></h2>
The Jayson Tatum Foundation sponsors more than 100 boys and girls, who attend an all-expenses-paid one-day summer Basketball Camp &amp; Leadership Program every year. The Foundation, as per its website, annually identifies agencies and organizations in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area who need assistance and solicit donations with the help of partnering organizations. Moreover, he has also partnered with <span style="font-weight: 400">SoFi to boost home ownership in St. Louis.</span>

[caption id="attachment_503605" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-503605" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210105094248/2021-01-05T015635Z_1168885209_MT1USATODAY15395799_RTRMADP_3_NBA-BOSTON-CELTICS-AT-TORONTO-RAPTORS.jpg" alt="Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum" width="1920" height="1398" /> Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a three point basket against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

During the coronavirus pandemic, the foundation pledged to match $250,000 to help provide meals through Feeding America and The Greater Boston Food Bank in the Boston area.
<h2><b>Personal Beliefs</b></h2>
Tatum is a Christian by faith, who thanks his religion for the success he has achieved in his life. Showing his love for the religion, he made a tattoo on his back which reads "GODS WILL" and under it is the phrase "Proverb 3:5-6" written. Moreover, he has a striking tattoo of Jesus Christ on the cross in the middle of his back.
<h2><strong>How to contact Jayson Tatum?</strong></h2>
<strong>Jayson Tatum’s Twitter: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/jaytatum0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/jaytatum0</a>

<strong>Jayson Tatum’s Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaytatum0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/jaytatum0/</a>
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<td width="189"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="177">26</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="177">Unmarried</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Girlfriend</strong></td>
<td width="177">Ella Mai</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Kids</strong></td>
<td width="177">Jayson Christopher Tatum Jr</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="177">American</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Team</strong></td>
<td width="177">Boston Celtics</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Rings</strong></td>
<td width="177">1</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="177">6’ 8”</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td width="177">96 kg</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Wingspan</strong></td>
<td width="177">2.11 m</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Shoes</strong></td>
<td width="177">Air Jordan (Jordan Tatum 1)</td>
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<td width="189"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="177">Air Jordan, Gatorade, Subway, <span style="font-weight: 400"> NBA 2K cover athlete (2024-25), and a SoFi partner</span>.</td>
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Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum Net Worth in 2024: Career, Parents, Children, and More Jayson Christopher Tatum is an NBA player currently playing for the Boston Celtics. Before joining the league, he attended Chaminade College Preparatory School and later joined Duke University, where he played college basketball for the Dukes. The Celtics drafted Tatum in the 2017 NBA Draft with the third overall pick. In 2020, he earned his first All-Star selection, four more followed the seasons (2020-2024). Tatum usually plays in the small forward or power forward position and has sported jersey #0. Jan 6, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a basket against the New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Jayson was born on March 3, 1998, to Justin Tatum and Brandy Cole. His father, a former university basketball player, works as a basketball coach at the high school level, while his mother practices law. On September 10, 2019, Tatum and his high school girlfriend, Toriah Lachell, gave birth to their son, Jayson Christopher Tatum Jr. High School &amp; College Career Jason Tatum attended Chaminade College Prep, Missouri. Inspired by Bradley Beal and played with Tyler Cook, he averaged 29.6 points and 9.1 rebounds as a senior. Moreover, he led Chaminade to a Missouri Class 5A state title. He also won the Gatorade National Player of the Year (2016), McDonald&#8217;s All-American, and a Mr. Show-Me Basketball. After that Tatum attended Duke University for a year (2016-2017) where in the Freshman Season, despite missing the first eight games of the season because of a foot injury, he averaged 16.8 points and 7.3 rebounds. Due to this amazing feat, he was named to All-ACC Freshman Team and got an All-ACC Third Team selection. NBA Career Jason Tatum&#8217;s NBA career started back in 2017, when he was the 3rd overall pick by the Boston Celtics in the 2017 NBA Draft. Primarily small forward or power forward, he flaunts jersey #0. With the amazing player that he is, Tatum has had some major wins during his career. Let&#8217;s take a look at his NBA triumphs. Major achievements Five-time NBA All-Star Four-time All-NBA selection 2022 Eastern Conference Finals MVP Led Celtics to 2024 NBA Championship, winning Finals MVP. Holds records for most points in an All-Star Game (55) and in Game 7 of the playoffs (51). Jayson Tatum&#8217;s stats After 513 games in his NBA career, Tatum is averaging 30.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. In the 2023-2024 season, he put up great numbers, with 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game on average. Jayson Tatum&#8217;s 2024 net worth and endorsements Tatum recently signed a $315 Million contract extension with the Celtics, the 2024 finals MVP has since surpassed Jaylen Brown, making his contract the largest in NBA history. Forbes estimates the net worth of Jayson Tatum as $45.9 million. Considering the potential the 26-year-old has, his net worth may take a significant rise. Tatum has endorsement deals with the Jordan Brand (signature shoe Jordan Tatum 1), Gatorade, and Subway, he also is the NBA 2K cover athlete (2024-25), and a SoFi partner for homeownership in St. Louis. Jayson Tatum&#8217;s foundation and charity The Jayson Tatum Foundation sponsors more than 100 boys and girls, who attend an all-expenses-paid one-day summer Basketball Camp &amp; Leadership Program every year. The Foundation, as per its website, annually identifies agencies and organizations in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area who need assistance and solicit donations with the help of partnering organizations. Moreover, he has also partnered with SoFi to boost home ownership in St. Louis. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) reacts after making a three point basket against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports During the coronavirus pandemic, the foundation pledged to match $250,000 to help provide meals through Feeding America and The Greater Boston Food Bank in the Boston area. Personal Beliefs Tatum is a Christian by faith, who thanks his religion for the success he has achieved in his life. Showing his love for the religion, he made a tattoo on his back which reads &#8220;GODS WILL&#8221; and under it is the phrase &#8220;Proverb 3:5-6&#8221; written. Moreover, he has a striking tattoo of Jesus Christ on the cross in the middle of his back. How to contact Jayson Tatum? Jayson Tatum’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaytatum0 Jayson Tatum’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaytatum0/  Age 26  Marital Status Unmarried  Girlfriend Ella Mai  Kids Jayson Christopher Tatum Jr  Nationality American  Team Boston Celtics  Rings 1  Height 6’ 8”  Weight 96 kg  Wingspan 2.11 m  Shoes Air Jordan (Jordan Tatum 1)  Endorsements Air Jordan, Gatorade, Subway, NBA 2K cover athlete (2024-25), and a SoFi partner.

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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

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