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After retiring from professional basketball, NBA star Shaquille O'Neal has been an entrepreneur, TV host, and philanthropist.
Shaq's net worth stands at $400 million after 19 active years that earned him four NBA Championships, three NBA Finals MVP awards, and 15 All-Star selections.
He has been one of the highest-paid players of all time with his salary and endorsement earnings amounting to over $800 million.
Some of his prominent endorsement deals include Reebok, Pepsi, Buick, and Icy Hot from which he has reportedly earned over $200 million.
While his salary during his NBA career was a jaw-dropping $292 million, he still earns $60 million a year through endorsements and investments today.
Shaq has also dabbled in the rap and film industries and released a song called "Bang You Head" as his first single.
He has ownership stakes in Google and is on the Papa John's Board of Directors. He's also involved in franchises with Krispy Kreme and Five Guys.
If his basketball prowess wasn't enough to admire him, Shaq also earned a doctorate in education online through Barry University.