How Shaq spent $1 Million in one day

Shaquille O’Neal recounts spending $1 million in a day, after locking in an endorsement deal just prior to being drafted by the Orlando Magic. Plus, Shaq says he sought financial advice so he didn’t end up like “all the other athletes.”

The full interview with Shaq is available on the In Depth with Graham Bensinger Podcast, available at the links below and wherever you enjoy listening to podcasts:

[jolrax]

I liked how GB actually lets people talk without interrupting their story. A lot of people who do interviews and stuff like that cut people off all the time.

[PROthebloodyboss]

"one little small beautiful Jewish man" i'm dying

[javalemcgee]

Shaq may have spent 1 million in one day, but I spent my entire career in Shaqtin a Fool

[taz]

Spends 600k like nothing and I feel bad when I buy a Sprite

[oLAreckleSS]

1:26 when ur high af and someone is telling you a story

[drinkbaby]

"you made me who i am, jump in."

[billbingham]

No negotiating? Damn. Should've been a car salesman for athletes.

[rampageyells]

This is exactly why I love Graham's interviews. He listens with the intent to understand and not reply. Just letting them tell their stories.

[UDubFootballFan]

What most people don't realize is that Shaq is brilliant. Like, measurable. He's very intelligent.

[pierrehenry]

The only thing sad about this story is that when he got the million and bought himself a car, the first things his parents could say is buy them a luxury car too, they should have tried to tell him about saving but hey you live and you learn.

[moivamlaks]

Seriously!!! This is the best talk show I've ever watched. The interviewer's respect and patience is just another level. A big appreciation to the interviewer.

[jeembomb]

burst out laughing at "Shalom!" shaq is too funny

[coltongerdes]

I don't want you to be like all these other afleets

[stanstanly]

Shaq is a class act. Not afraid to say he fucked up and learned from it! He's got a big heart too. Love this guy.

[imperialgaming]

Shaq spends a million dollars in one day while kawhi Leonard who signed a 94 million dollar contract with the spurs still uses coupons at wing stop

[avo]

Shaq’s stories remind me of the good ol days when I was splashing $100 in a day

[murodad]

That Graham smile is a master piece !!

[RyanLBrown]

$1 million in one day, and I feel crappy when I spend $20 Amazon shopping

[SRTyler]

You can tell Graham loves his job. His interviews come off a lot more organic than a lot of other people's, I feel like because he asks questions he's actually interested in himself

[begs]

Another great one GB! Shaquille is way more insightful then I thought