6. He Broke The Record For The Biggest Contract In NBA History
Upon signing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the summer of 1996, Shaq secured the largest contract in NBA history. The seven-year deal totalled an unbelievable $121,000,000, a testament to his limitless ability and future potential. It's safe to say that, despite the record-breaking cost of signing O'Neal, he repaid his new employers in spades, helping the franchise to three consecutive NBA Championships between 2000 and 2002.