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Is Elon Musk’s creation on a downward spiral? After multiple celebrities, Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, and Pharrell Williams joined the Cybertruck club, the current reviews seem to have taken a dip. The most vocal of them all is NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal, who once possessed not one but three of such EV. Yet, this year he has admitted to having issues and has admitted to moving to better automobiles. In fact, after many have complained about the reliability of Musk’s creation.

I was into the Cyber Trucks, but they don’t get enough. I want to say what’s the word I’m looking for, electric mileage? Yeah, charger mileage.” As per Big Diesel, the EV doesn’t give him enough distance for the amount of energy (in kWh) used to travel that distance. A month ago, the 4x NBA champion vented his frustration about owning a Cybertruck. According to Fortune, the Cybertruck has a serious design flaw, its metal panels are literally falling off. In some cases the photos of sharp metal trim peeling off and flapping dangerously while driving also went viral.

So, Shaq relied on the same dealership to get rid of it that helped him get his tally to 3 Teslas.  Effortless Motors first made the post available three weeks ago. “NOW AVAILABLE — ONE OF ONE CYBERBEAST Only at Effortless Motors Own a piece of history: Previously owned by Shaquille O’Neal.” It has 26” Forgiato rims, and it is a 1 of 100 Waido 360 Widebody Kit. The post called for interested parties to come see it in person. One current NBA star responded, and it turns out he already has connections with Shaquille O’Neal.

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The post from the Riverside, California-based automotive dealership also had the caption, “From Cali to Houston 🚗💨, we delivered Shaq’s Cyberbeast to @trendonw of the Brooklyn Nets! 🏀 The journey’s just beginning.” Trendon Watford, the current Nets star, said in the video,”Man, shout out Effortless Motors, man. Bringing the whip all the way to Houston from L.A., man. Shout out my guys, man. They did the thing.”

 

Before turning pro, his roots, just like Shaq’s, go back to the LSU Tigers. During his time there, the 24-year-old earned the following honors. All-SEC Freshman Team, 2020; All-SEC First Team, 2021; SEC All-Tournament Team, 2021. Before accepting the offer from LSU, he was a five-star recruit and 2x Alabama Mr. Basketball (2018 and 2019). Even though Watford had no problem using the CyberTruck, Shaq has apparently moved on to something new.

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From 3 Cybertrucks to now, Shaquille O’Neal adds 3 vehicles, which cost a minimum of $129,990 each

Apart from the above-mentioned Tesla, the Big Aristotle had a custom-made Cybertruck, thanks to Effortless Motors. They dubbed it the CyberBeast, and it was an all-black makeover with a wide body kit. It features 26″ Forgiato Wheels and a gloss black wrap to match the all-black interiors. Despite it being unique, Shaq has now successfully switched to Escalade IQ.

Then I just got one of those IQs system Escalade today, I was in Vegas, I ain’t have to charge up for four days.” Shaquille O’Neal compared the situation with his Cybertruck. “My cyber truck here if I go downtown to work tonight and come back, my gonna be struggling to get back. Right now it says 267 if I go to Atlanta to the thing and come back, when I come back it ain’t going to be…” Because of better charger mileage, the Lakers legend bought the Escalade SUV, not once but thrice.

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Even one of them is just like his Cyberbeast. 26-inch Travis Scott Cactus Jack Forgiatos 💥, blacked-out 🖤, and starlights. Starting at $129,990, Shaq’s masterpiece might go north of $150,490. He previously mentioned that his garage collection had 40 cars, but now it is hard to tell, since he constantly adds and removes them from his collection.

 

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