‘I failed many times’: Shaq said he made so many money mistakes when he was younger — but now he’s worth $500M. How he got better

However, he admits that his journey to becoming a savvy investor wasn’t always smooth. "I failed many times," Shaq shared on CNBC’s Power Lunch in 2019. “From like, 19 to 26, anybody could come to my ...

Shaq credited Christian Laettner for turning him into a complete player: "Laettner had way more skills than I had"

Laettner's superiority pushed O'Neal to be the best player he could be. Those long hours in the gym perfecting his craft paid off as the Orlando Magic selected him first overall in the 1992 NBA Draft.

Shaquille O'Neal on why he didn't mind entering new NBA season out of shape: "When you come in in shape, you get worn out"

Luka Doncic is an example of someone who, over the last few years, has entered a new NBA campaign out of shape and slowly ...
Lakers Nation

Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Calls For Deandre Ayton To Step Up

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal called for starting center Deandre Ayton to step up when he has a mismatch.
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Lakers' Deandre Ayton era off to harsh start as fans grow frustrated just one game into the season

There is still a level of caution revolving around Deandre Ayton that is hard to shake. However, in the very early parts of the Ayton experience for the Los Angeles Lakers, it is likewise difficult to ...

Shaq ‘ashamed’ of NBAers’ alleged involvement in sprawling gambling schemes: ‘We all know the rules’

A very serious Shaquille O’Neal addressed the NBA betting scandal that rocked the sports world on Thursday during “Inside the ...
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Former Miami Heat star Shaquille O'Neal reacts to alleged betting scandal

Former Miami Heat star Shaquille O'Neal reacts to alleged betting scandal CBS Miami Thu, October 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM PDT Add Yahoo on Google Former Miami Heat star Shaquille O'Neal reacts to alleged ...
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Shaquille O’Neal drops ‘ashamed’ admission on Chauncey Billups alleged gambling scandal

Hall of Famer and NBA analyst Shaquille O'Neal said he was ashamed to learn about the gambling scandal that has involved three NBA luminaries. "I know Chauncey [Billups], I know Damon [Jones] very ...
People

Shaquille O'Neal's $180,000 Range Rover Is Stolen from Moving Company in Possible Hacker Attack: Reports

The car was reportedly in transit to Louisiana after being customized for O'Neal Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Shaquille O'Neal's Range Rover, worth $180,000, was reportedly stolen while being ...
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Shaquille O’Neal’s $180,000 Range Rover Allegedly Stolen

Shaquille O'Neal is one of the most famous people on the planet, and that may have contributed to one his prized possessions being stolen. A new report suggests that the NBA legend was the victim of a ...
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Shaquille O’Neal’s $180,000 Range Rover stolen after suspected hacker attack

Shaquille O’Neal’s $180,000 Range Rover — which has been customized to fit the 7’1″ hoops hero in the driver’s seat — has gone missing, Page Six has learned. And insiders believe it may have been ...
Variety

‘Allen Iv3rson’: Shaquille O’Neal on Producing Docuseries About Game-Changing NBA Rival-Turned-Business Partner

Shaquille O’Neal is many things: a four-time NBA championship-winning basketball player, a sports analyst, an entrepreneur, a DJ, an actor and most recently, a film and television producer. Under his ...