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Shaquille O’Neal speaks during Pepsi Stronger Together and CTG Foundation Atlanta Law Enforcement on in McDonough, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Pepsi Stronger Together)
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Shaquille O’Neal speaks during Pepsi Stronger Together and CTG Foundation Atlanta Law Enforcement on in McDonough, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Pepsi Stronger Together)
Shaquille O’Neal is widely regarded as one of the biggest basketball stars ever. With a physicality and basketball skills like no other, Shaq dominated the entire NBA and asserted his supremacy on multiple teams.
Moreover, he is one of the kindest people whenever he is out in public. Shaq is known for randomly paying the bill of strangers whenever he is out shopping. Furthermore, he has various charity initiatives in his name.
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BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – NOVEMBER 27: Shaquille O’Neal reacts during the first half of a game between the LSU Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
Another interesting fact regarding Shaq is his tipping habits. O’Neal is a big tipper, and he likes to ask the waiters in restaurants how much they want in the form of a tip.
Shaq said, “Yes, I am a big tipper. When I am at a restaurant, I am a big tipper. I like to show people my appreciation, so when they come up to the table, I say, ‘the quicker I get my order, the bigger your tip.’“
He further added, “And then when we get ready to leave, I ask him, ‘how much you want?’ and the most someone said was $4000.”
This is just one of the many examples of Shaq‘s kindness. Thanks to his humility and upbringing, O’Neal never forgets those who are less fortunate than him.
How much is Shaquille O’Neal worth?
Shaq’s net worth allows him to partake in such activities mentioned above. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has a whopping net worth of around $400 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Thanks to some smart investments and his insane marketability, Shaq maintains a high net worth despite being retired from the league for a long time.
Interestingly enough, he earned around $292 million in salaries and an additional $200 during his illustrious time in the NBA.
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To this date, Shaq rakes in a yearly salary of around $60 million with his involvement with the Inside the NBA crew and other ventures. What did you think of the gesture from Shaquille O’Neal? Let us know in the comments!
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