Shaquille O'Neal's net worth: Taking a look at the salary, endorsements and deals made by the 4x champion

In 2023, Shaquille O'Neal's net worth is estimated to be around $450 million. This total comes from the money he made during his time in the NBA, endorsement deals, business ventures, stock holdings, and his current job as an NBA analyst for "Inside the NBA."

During his time in the NBA, Shaquille O'Neal earned $292 million. He played for the Orlando Magic, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston Celtics, the Miami Heat, and the Phoenix Suns.

Shaquille O'Neal's popularity as a player during the 2000s carried over into his retirement. This has allowed him to find success and make a living from his endorsement deals and investments.

He has endorsements with Reebok, JC Penny, NBA 2K, Pepsi, Taco Bell, just to name a few.

As for his investments, Shaquille O'Neal owns nine Papa John's locations. Shaq also made a splash, owning over 100 car washes, along with being a franchise owner of 17 Auntie Anne's pretzel restaurants.

Shaquille O'Neal's other sources of wealth

Outside of his endorsement deals and investments, Shaq also makes money by being an NBA analyst for "Inside the NBA." He co-hosts the show with Charles Barkeley, Kenny Smith, and Ernier Johnson Jr.

In 2013, Shaquille O'Neale became a part-owner of the Sacramento Kings, but he decided to sell his shares in the franchise in 2022. The reason for this was because of a new business endeavor in which he was required, per NBA rules, to sell his stake in the Kings franchise.

Following his NBA career, O'Neal made wise business decisions. Because of his smart investsments and successful businesses, he and his family are set for many generations to come.