While they played different positions, there was always a sense of rivalry between Shaquille O’Neal and Michael Jordan. These two legends faced off on the NBA court 21 times, and each game was as intense as the last. Fast-forward to today and that spirit of competition has shifted from the hardwood to their extravagant lifestyles. Both Shaq and MJ are massive business moguls, each racking up millions through deals and brand partnerships. Shaq is all about innovation, investing in everything from tech to his own line of Cybertrucks. Jordan? He’s taken a different route.
Picture this: you’ve got unlimited cash to spend on any car you want. What would it be? For most people, it’d be a luxury staple—a Bentley, maybe a Rolls Royce, or, if you’re really dreaming, a Ferrari. But for Michael Jordan, those are just entries in his collection. He’s owned them all at one point or another, with an endless rotation of luxury vehicles passing through his hands. But it’s his Bugatti that steals the show.
Yes, Jordan’s fleet boasts a Bugatti Veyron—a limited-edition Sang Noir, to be exact. This beast of a car sits as one of the top of his collection, with a staggering worth of around $2.25 million. Only 12 of these Sang Noir models are out there, which puts Jordan in an elite company, even among car collectors.
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Powered by a quad-turbo 8.0-liter W16 engine, this Bugatti roars with 1,001 horsepower and 1,250Nm of torque. That means it hits 0-62 mph in a jaw-dropping 2.6 seconds, leaving most modern sports cars in the dust. Jordan’s Bugatti might just be the ultimate flex—one that even Shaq’s Cybertrucks can’t quite top. But there is another one, which can beat any car collector.
Shaquille O’Neal’s “Cyberbeast”
Shaquille O’Neal has always been a big spender, but he’s got more than enough to back it up. With a net worth north of $500 million, thanks to his basketball career and his business ventures, Shaq isn’t one to hold back on luxury purchases. He recently added another jaw-dropping vehicle to his multi-million-dollar collection—a third Tesla Cybertruck.
The second one, however, is no ordinary model, either. Known as the “CyberBeast,” Shaq’s ride boasts a unique widebody kit and carbon fiber construction, custom-made to match his larger-than-life personality. Modified by Effortless Motors, the CyberBeast is a sight to behold. This monster of a vehicle comes with three electric motors generating a combined 834 horsepower.
Not only that, but its massive 26-inch rims and sleek black-on-black color scheme give it an intimidating presence on the road. Interestingly, Effortless Motors had customized Shaq’s first Cybertruck too, crafting a version that could comfortably fit the towering 4x NBA champ. With his latest CyberBeast, Shaq has now doubled down on a car designed specifically for him, proving that standard sizes just don’t cut it.
But why three Cybertrucks? As it turns out, Shaq’s first one was parked at his Las Vegas residence, leaving him without his favorite ride when he was at his Atlanta home. “I’m missing my Cybertruck, but I don’t want to ship it from Vegas to Atlanta,” Shaq explained over FaceTime while ordering the second. “So I’m just going to go ahead and buy another one, so I’mma need another one.”
Effortless Motors promptly delivered Shaq’s second CyberBeast to his Atlanta home, and it was love at first sight. The third one comes with more modifications. Shaq’s attachment to his new Cybertruck may rival his love for any car in his collection, placing him in a league of his own among NBA car enthusiasts.
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However, Michael Jordan’s car has put him in a new category among the car collections of NBA legends.
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MJ has another exotic piece
Michael Jordan’s net worth, an astounding $3.5 billion, has given him the freedom to build a car collection as legendary as his NBA career. He’s already owned some serious icons: a Porsche 911 Turbo S, a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition, and a Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, to name a few. But none of these quite stack up to his latest addition, which might be his most exotic ride yet.
Recently, Jordan went all out, acquiring a Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster. With a price tag of $3.5 million, this hypercar is in a league of its own, and it’s the ultimate thrill for an open-top enthusiast like MJ.
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The Venom F5 boasts a 6.6-liter V8 engine, delivering a jaw-dropping 1,917 horsepower. Its top speed? A mind-blowing 270 mph—numbers that sound straight out of a racetrack fantasy. The Venom F5 isn’t just another car; it’s a statement, showcasing Jordan’s taste for the extraordinary.
With this purchase, MJ’s car collection now surpasses Shaquille O’Neal’s by a mile in sheer cost. But the real question remains: can Shaq, with his own impressive garage, keep up with MJ in the supercar showdown? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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