There is no denying that Shaquille O’Neal is one of the best players to ever play in the NBA. Apart from his exploits on the court, Shaq’s media presence makes him a celebrity across all industries. One such instance of his popularity can be seen in a rare photo with a supermodel.

In a rare photo dating back to 1993, a young Shaquille O’Neal is seen with Cindy Crawford. The model wears Shaquille O’Neal’s jeans for Star Magazine in an iconic photo.

Shaq and a supermodel pose for an iconic photo

In a rare photo that has resurfaced on the internet, a young Shaquille O’Neal is photographed with Cindy Crawford. The supermodel holds a basketball in one hand while posing with a seven-foot-tall Shaq in one photo. In the next one, Crawford wears Shaq’s jeans for a hilarious photo, which gives us an idea of how big Shaq is.

Interestingly enough, there were rumors of both celebrities dating each other. Talking on LA Power 106-FM, Shaq talked about how he spent a night with the actress.

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Although his claims were not true according to LA Times, the rumors kept on flying. After a couple of years, Shaquille O’Neal started dating his now ex-wife, Shaunie O’Neal, who he, later on, went on to marry in 2002. However, after having four kids together, the two filed for a divorce in 2009. 

Shaquille O’Neal vs Cindy Crawford Net Worth Comparison

Cindy Crawford is an American businesswoman and a renowned supermodel. She married entrepreneur Rande Gerber in 1998. The couple has a combined net worth of around $400 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

When taking only Crawford in question, the model has a net worth in the range of $200 million. She was one of the most famous supermodels during the 1980s and the 1990s. She has also appeared in music videos for renowned artists like Bon Jovi, George Michael, and Taylor Swift.

Shaquille O’Neal on the other hand has one of the highest net worths among the retired NBA legends. He has a net worth around the $400 million mark, according to Celebrity Net Worth. 

O’Neal had a long career in the NBA where he won numerous accolades and 4 NBA titles. During his playing time in the NBA, Shaq earned around $292 million in salaries alone.

Although Shaq has retired from the NBA for quite some time now, he still earns around $60 million from businesses and his involvement with the NBA on TNT show.

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