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Shaq spent $1.3 million on three Rolls-Royce cars after being angered by what salesman said to NBA icon

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Published 13:23 1 Aug 2025 GMT+1

Shaq spent $1.3 million on three Rolls-Royce cars after being angered by what salesman said to NBA icon

The NBA icon made a huge financial splurge after he felt offended one time.

James Taylor

James Taylor

Shaquille O'Neal spent $1.3 million on three Rolls-Royce cars after he was angered by what a salesman said to the NBA icon.

O'Neal is one of the greatest players in NBA history, spending 19 seasons in the league across six franchises, including the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat.

During that career, he was an All-Star 15 times and won four NBA championships.

His illustrious basketball career has made him one of the richest sportsmen in history, with Celebrity Net Worth estimating his net worth at $500 million (£393 million).

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But that has not stopped O'Neal making big-money purchases, as he once revealed in a podcast.

He said: "I don't want to spend $400,000 for a car, so I'm like hey man, how much is this one?

"So finally, the old guy says yo man, you asked about all these cars can you afford them?

"Now I'm p*****, I say what the f*** you just said to me?

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"So I buy three, that one, that one and that one and I want them dropped off, move the seat back today I want them dropped.

"So I got three Rolls Royce's that I never drive, so there goes another million, that's six."

Shaquille O'Neal is not adverse to a big-money purchase. (Image: Rick Kern / Stringer via Getty)
Shaquille O'Neal is not adverse to a big-money purchase. (Image: Rick Kern / Stringer via Getty)

How did Shaquille O'Neal make his fortune?

O'Neal signed massive contracts throughout his NBA career, including the league's biggest ever at the time.

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In 1996, he signed a seven-year deal with the LA Lakers worth an eye-watering $120 million (£91 million).

Although it was a huge outlay from the Lakers, it soon paid off, with the team winning three consecutive NBA championships from 2000 to 2002.

During that time, he played alongside Kobe Bryant in one of the best basketball teams of the modern era.

But O'Neal did not just rely on basketball to make his millions.

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Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant formed a fearsome duo for the Lakers. (Image: Vince Bucci / Stringer via Getty)
Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant formed a fearsome duo for the Lakers. (Image: Vince Bucci / Stringer via Getty)

He has invested in a range of different industries, including car washes, night clubs and at one stage he owned 155 Five Guys franchises.

O'Neal even invested in Google, which has a market cap valuation of £1.76 trillion.

According to Business Insider, his decision to invest in the technology giant was a complete 'accident'.

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Although it is not known how much he invested, Fadeaway World claims that the basketball icon invested at least $250,000.

In February, O'Neal also signed a new deal with TNT Sports worth more than $15 million a year.

It means the cast of 'Inside the NBA' will stay together, as Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith will remain on the show.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Shaquille ONeal, NBA, Basketball

James Taylor
James Taylor

James is a sports journalist who specialises in football and Formula 1. He has written for publications such as The Times, MailSport, Sunday Express, Sunday Star and Manchester Evening News. Throughout his career, he has interviewed international footballers and rising Olympic stars. In his spare time, he has the misfortune of being a season ticket holder at Manchester United.

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