After retiring, he didn’t just relax or do ads. He got smart with money – started investing, learning from real business people, and even got in early on Google.
Now he owns or invests in all kinds of stuff:
150+ restaurants (like Papa John’s)
40 gyms
150 car washes
A movie theater & Vegas clubs
And he’s tied to over 50 brands — not just as a face, but as an owner.
Shaq also used to own part of the Sacramento Kings, proving he knows how to play the business game too.
His biggest lesson? Use your name, stay humble, and invest in what you get. Shaq turned fame into a full-on empire – still making around $60M+ a year.
Shaq really went from slam dunks to business deals.