Being a successful basketball player and a businessman, Shaquille O’Neal has gotten the privilege of endorsing some of the most high-profile brands. Thanks to Shaq’s massive fan following, the Los Angeles Lakers legend is one of the most marketable personalities in the world at the moment. Having endorsed companies like Taco Bell, JCPenney, and Pepsi, among many others, Shaq has managed to rack up a $400,000,000 net worth. Zyloware, the eyewear brand, recently collaborated with the TNT analyst to advertise itself as well. In an Instagram reel promoting their products, Shaq lip-synced to some audio, casually boasting his wealth, while also revealing he was in search of a partner.
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O’Neal has been in serious relationships before and has even been married once. However, following his divorce from Shaunie O’Neal in 2007, Shaq has been unable to find the right person to build such a bond with. At age 51, Shaq revealed that he simply didn’t have the time to get into a relationship. Taking care of his three daughters and his mother has been taxing for the big man, especially since they constantly pester him for the details of his whereabouts.
Shaquille O’Neal posts a hilarious reel advertising for Zyloware
Shaq often posts hilarious reels of him doing some of the most random things. This time, as an advertisement for Zyloware, the Hall-Of-Famer announced was in search of a girlfriend, while subtly flexing his wealth.
“I’m looking for a girlfriend… I got a lot of money and I got Gucci glasses.”
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Zyloware has a “Shaquille O’Neal Eyewear Collection”. As mentioned on their site, the collection of athleisure glasses offers style, performance, and comfort. In order to cater to a larger audience, Zyloware even released a “Shaqsized” size, meant for individuals of a similar size as the Lakers legend.
O’Neal has a whole portfolio of other brands that he endorses. Apart from being the spokesperson for Zyloware, Shaq has been the face of brands such as Carnival Cruises, Papa John’s, Icy Hot, and many more. Charles Barkley, who has comparatively fewer endorsement deals to his name, once expressed his dissatisfaction at seeing Shaq in countless ads on TV.
Shaq once wore “I hate Charles Barkley” glasses
The show, ‘Inside the NBA’ is one of the best sports analysis programs in the history of television, and adored by millions around the globe. Part of the reason why viewers love it so much is because of the friendly banter Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley routinely indulge in. The duo, who had a massive rivalry during their playing days, now keep everyone entertained with all of their bickering during shoots.
At the start of the 2022-2023 campaign, Shaq found an innovative way to express his hatred toward Chuck. On national television, the four-time Champ put on some futuristic glasses that read “I hate Charles Barkley”, something ‘the Chuckster’ found beyond amusing.
“I just want to let the world know how I feel about you Charles.”@SHAQ had time today 💀 @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/aODaKYp1QL
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 23, 2022
Despite their shenanigans, both the personalities have admitted that they have a sibling-esque relationship, and wouldn’t have it any other way. Given how entertaining they make this show by TNT, it’s likely fans feel the exact same way.