Owning a $19.5 Million Mega-Mansion, Shaquille O’Neal Once Shared Why He Kept $250,000 in Quarters in His Bedroom

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most interesting personalities associated with the NBA. The 7ft 1″ big man has done it all. He led a successful 19-year NBA career, becoming the most dominant player ever. The Big Diesel had won four championships and was crowned NBA Finals MVP thrice.

Along with fame and work came money. Over the course of his career, Shaq earned about $292 Million from his NBA contracts. Sure, there were times O’Neal blew the money or made impulsive purchases. However, he’s also been smart with his money and amassed over $400 Million net worth.

O’Neal has a vast portfolio, with investments in many different companies. He also owns many businesses, including food outlets and a car wash. Well, his car wash has attributed him to having an epic story.

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Shaquille O’Neal kept $250,000 in quarters in his room

Running a car wash is not an easy business. Shaq lost nearly a quarter of a million dollars from his car wash businesses because he was irresponsible with it. Talking about his weird facts on The Big Podcast, Nischelle Turner and Spice Adams were once playing a Google Me game with Shaquille O’Neal.

O’Neal talked about how he had a degree in filmmaking and once directed an episode that won an Emmy. Turner then asked him about how he kept $250,000 in his room in quarters.

Shaq answered how he ran a Car Wash, and the payments came in quarters or dimes. Once a week, on Thursdays, he’d go with his cop buddies, carry the change in a bag and keep it in his bedroom.

It’s an insane feat to carry $250,000 in quarters. I’m sure his cop buddies would have helped, but still. The big man’s stories never cease to amaze.

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Shaq sold his $19.5 Million mansion for $11 Million

In 2020, Forbes reported that Shaquille O’Neal was listing his 171,000 sq. ft mansion for $19.5 Million. Located on side of Lake Butler, this property interested many people, including the late Michael Jackson.

However, due to it’s steep asking price during the Pandemic, it took over a year for O’Neal to sell it. The property was finally sold for $11 Million, $8.5 Million less than what the Big Diesel wanted.

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