SHAQUILLE O’NEAL – EST $300 MILLION

The word “unstoppable” is an understatement for Shaquille O’Neal. He might not be signing hundreds of millions worth of contracts for the NBA, but he is still shooting millions into his bank. Throughout his career as a basketball player, O’Neal earned almost $300 million. On the other hand, he accrued a whopping $200 million for his endorsement deals and other endeavors. Shaq was so legendary that aside from obtaining NBA championships, he is an Olympic gold medalist.

Among his career highlights was his time with Kobe Bryant in the Los Angeles Lakers, his breathtaking matches with Michael Jordan, and the first-ever championship title for Miami Heat. In 2020, the NBA superstar had a net worth of $400 million, which was not accustomed to basketball alone. Unknown to many, he has had real estate and food investments, too. In fact, the pro athlete spent $820,000 to acquire 30% of Papa John’s 9-unit franchise, while a property he bought in Orlando for $4 million was sold for $16.5 million. These ventures proved that Shaq does not only have a knack for sports, but for finance, too.