‘Business Tycoon’ Shaquille O’Neal Celebrates Academy Award-Winning Actress’ Special Day By Gloating About Historic Feat

After retiring from basketball in 2011, Shaquille O’Neal became a full-time businessman. His contributions to the game resulted in him receiving the highest honor in the sport; induction into the Hall of Fame. The 7’1 center dominated the NBA with his big build and is now doing the same in the business world. This has led him to gain popularity even outside the basketball court. 

Shaq recently used his influence to spread awareness by sharing a post on his Instagram. The post addressed an Academy Award-winning actress celebrating her birthday and acknowledging a historic feat she had achieved.

A historic feat celebrated by Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most influential sports personalities in the world.  With over 32 million followers on Instagram, Big Diesel never fails to use his reach and influence over his fans fully. The four-time NBA champion posts religiously on his Instagram stories to keep his audience engaged.

He always aims to educate, entertain, and spread awareness about people who impact society in a good way through his posts.

Recently Shaquille O’Neal celebrated an Academy Award winner’s birthday by sharing her historic feat in his Instagram stories.

Angela Bassett will turn 66YO on August 16. The veteran actress is best known for her portrayal of ‘Dr. Betty Shabazz’ wife of American leader Malcolm X and her role in ‘Black Panther’. She has achieved a historic feat. But through many difficulties.

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Having overcome so many obstacles, the actress has become the highest-paid black woman in television history.

Shaq acknowledging her historic achievement on her birthday, shared a post to spread awareness among his fans and others.

The ‘business tycoon’ O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal had been an avid investor in businesses during his playing days.

From investing in Google during their formative days to giving birth to his own shoe line, Shaq did it all. However, after retiring from the NBA, Shaq became a full-time businessman. He has also invested in multiple companies like ‘Ring,’ ‘Lyft’, and even big players like Apple & PepsiCo.

The Los Angeles Lakers legend launched his own restaurant called “Big Chicken” and has helped develop over 150 other eateries and 40+ fitness centers. 

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His shrewd business investments and ventures have made him one of the wealthiest sports athletes in the world.