“Can I purchase a robot”: Investor Shaquille O’Neal is Enticed by Tesla’s Latest Prototype

Advait Jajodia | 04/10/2022
“Can I purchase a robot”: Investor Shaquille O'Neal is Enticed by Tesla's Latest Prototype

As Elon Musk disclosed the prototype for a robot for AI Day 2022, Shaquille O’Neal expressed his interest in purchasing the Tesla product.

Elon Musk has been constantly shocking the world with his latest inventions. Recently, the CEO of Tesla Motors left Shaquille O’Neal impressed with the newly introduced robot prototype.

For those of you who don’t know, this past AI Day, Musk unveiled the prototype of “Optimus”. According to Elon, the robot is introduced to tackle several human problems.

“Our goal is to make a useful humanoid robot as quickly as possible,” Musk said. It could eventually “help millions of people,” but the first uses will be in Tesla’s car factories, he said.

As soon as Elon disclosed his latest creation, the former Los Angeles Lakers legend seemed to be extremely hyped about the gadget. Not knowing whether Shaq was serious or not, he asked on social media whether he could purchase a robot.

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NBA Twitter reacts as Shaquille O’Neal desires to purchase Tesla’s “Optimus”

As soon as the 4-time NBA champ put out this question, NBA Twitter blew up with reactions.

The 1-time MVP is known for being a spendthrift. To be honest, being the quirky individual he is, the Diesel is absolutely capable of splurging on a robot.

However, answering the 7-foot-1 big man’s question: the robot is projected to cost around $20,000 with delivery starting within 3-5 years. And with a staggering net worth of over $400 million, he would have no issue in acquiring one as soon as possible.

Once “Optimus” does launch, it will be extremely entertaining what the NBA icon does with his robot.

Also Read: 7’1” Shaquille O’Neal Once Choked a 6’4” College Football Player Over a Girl, Was Detained by Police

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Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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