$881 Billion Crypto Industry Was Shunned by Shaquille O’Neal Despite a $900,000 Offer

Published 07/08/2022, 11:30 AM EDT

Shaquille O’Neal and success go hand in hand. The former NBA champion has had one of the best careers in the league winning four NBA titles. Moreover, he has tasted success outside of the basketball court as well.

Shaq is one of the most recognizable faces in the world, thanks to his huge popularity. Fans eagerly wait for his jokes and analysis on ‘Inside the NBA’.

Consequently, he has made investments to help grow his business empire. However, he refrains from venturing into a field that he does not have knowledge about. When a million-dollar crypto deal was put in front of him, Shaq rejected it right away.

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When asked why he does not invest in cryptocurrency, Shaq said, “I don’t understand it. So I will probably stay away from it until I get a full understanding of what it is.”

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Interestingly enough, when a crypto company offered Shaquille O’Neal a huge deal, he rejected it. Shaq said, “I always get these companies that say, ‘Hey, we’ll give you $900,000 in crypto to send out a tweet.’ So I have to say, ‘OK, if you’re going to give me a million dollars worth of crypto, then why do you need me?’”

Although he might not be interested in crypto, there are other stars who are actively involved in the world of cryptocurrency. Take, for example, Stephen Curry. The four-time NBA champion has a huge portfolio and also has his own NFT.

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Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal has a trophy cabinet like no other. He has four NBA titles, three Finals MVP awards, and numerous other individual accolades.

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Moreover, he has a huge net worth of around $400 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He earned $292 million in salaries alone spanning his long career in the NBA, adding to that another $200 million from endorsement deals.

Despite having retired from the NBA for quite some time, he still earns around $60 million in salary yearly.

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Abhinava is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's in Journalism and Mass Communication. Abhinava has been following NBA for the past 6 years and is a huge fan of the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry.

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$881 Billion Crypto Industry Was Shunned by Shaquille O’Neal Despite a $900,000 Offer

Shaquille O’Neal built a huge net worth with some smart business

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