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Shaq demands $50million from LA Lakers after making firm Kobe Bryant statement

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Updated 16:29 4 Jul 2025 GMT+1Published 16:27 4 Jul 2025 GMT+1

Shaq demands $50million from LA Lakers after making firm Kobe Bryant statement

Shaquille O'Neal has explained why he wants $50,000,000 from the Los Angeles Lakers.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Shaquille O'Neal wants a cheque for $50 million from the Los Angeles Lakers after making a comment that involves Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson.

O'Neal enjoyed a legendary basketball career, winning an impressive four NBA championships.

He spent the majority of his Hall of Fame career in Los Angeles, winning three of his four NBA titles with the Lakers.

After Shaq departed, the Lakers continued their dominance, with Bryant inspiring his side to glory in back-to-back years between 2008 and 2010.

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The Lakers have since been sold to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter in a deal worth a whopping $10 billion.

Once the transaction is finalised, it could increase.

Having delivered three NBA titles to the Lakers in the noughties, O'Neal wants a piece of the big pie.

Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant enjoyed a legendary partnership with the Los Angeles Lakers. Image: Getty
Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant enjoyed a legendary partnership with the Los Angeles Lakers. Image: Getty

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In the latest episode of The Big Podcast with guest Bill Bellamy, O'Neal mentioned the Lakers' sale, saying: "The Lakers got sold for $10 billion... And I didn’t get nothing, dog."

Comedian Bellamy replied: "They gave you a 'thank you for your service', Shaquille."

O'Neal, who, of course, was joking, then name-dropped his former Lakers teammates Johnson and Bryant, asking for a cheque for $50 million.

"It was Magic [Johnson], me and Kobe [Bryant]. Can I get something? Can I get a cheque for like $50 million?” He said, in jest.

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The 53-year-old isn't entitled to any money from the $10 billion sale as he was never a stakeholder.

Johnson, however, once held a stake in the Lakers but sold all of his shares in 2010.

O'Neal doesn't really need the cash considering he earned an estimated $286 million in NBA salaries throughout his 19-year career, having also played for the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat, where he won an NBA championship.

He also earned more through endorsements, business ventures and media work.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Kobe Bryant, Shaquille ONeal, NBA, Basketball

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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