“I was Like Number 7, Damn!”: Shaquille O’Neal’s Crazy Reaction After Realizing the Net Worth of Michael Jordan and LeBron James
Numerous gifted players consistently deliver breathtaking performances in the National Basketball Association (NBA), the top basketball league in the world. These athletes receive enormous incomes and several sponsorship agreements in return. The richest NBA players are richly compensated with several endorsement deals, and their net worths reflect their performance. Michael Jordan currently leads the NBA net worth list by a huge margin.
One of the best basketball players to ever play the game is Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq’s charisma made him a hit among the crowd. There are countless endorsements available for Shaq due to his enormous popularity. From the beginning of his sporting career, he signed massive agreements. When compared to athletes like MJ and LeBron, Shaq still has a long way to go despite having a net worth of more than $400 million.
His deals and astute business judgments have contributed to his $400 million+ net worth. Shaq recently mentioned in an interview how shocked he was to learn he was not the richest NBA player.
Shaq is shocked after realizing the net worth of the likes of Michael Jordan and LeBron
“You know it’s crazy because I was at the airport too like the NBA richest players like… I was like number seven damn I am broke… compared to these dudes but it’s just motivating and it’s just and like the crazy thing is I never wanted to be rich… I just wanted to buy my mother anything she wants,” Shaq said.
Michael Jordan is predicted to have a net worth of $2.2 billion, making him the richest person in the sport. LeBron has also entered the billion-dollar club by crossing the $1 billion mark in terms of net worth.
Shaq has a flamboyant demeanor that has aided him in building a media career. He broadcasts a podcast called “The Big Podcast with Shaq” and contributes analysis to Inside the NBA.
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