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NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has managed to pull off an incredible deal that has left him with $2.5 million in just one month.
Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal didn’t have to wait long to score a tidy profit on his Texas mansion, just one month after putting it up for sale.
The sale price has not been disclosed however the listing showed the property was listed for AU$2.5 million (US$1.7 million).
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According to Realtor.com, it’s most likely Shaq made a pretty hefty profit on the pad, which was up for sale for AU$1.8 million when he bought it in 2022.
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The home was built in 2005. Picture: Realtor.com
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 28: Shaquille O’Neal is interviewed during the PointsBet Built Differently Media Event at Cargo Hall on August 28, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images for TLA)
Located just outside of Dallas, the mansion features five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, making it ideal for a growing family.
The elegant home is also described as the perfect entertainer, thanks to its lush landscaping and dream kitchen, which includes a six-burner Wolf gas range and a large table island.
The kitchen with a six-burner Wolf range, granite counters, and high-end appliances. Picture: Realtor.com
Pass the Junior Mints! Home movies happen here. Picture: Realtor.com
For outdoor entertaining, there is a grotto-style pool and a large back yard that’s perfect for those summer barbecues.
Inside the mansion there are a cigar lounge, home theatre, and spacious living areas, all with high ceilings and open layouts.
The primary bedroom features a sitting area with a spa-like bathroom.
Spanning over 485 sqm, the abode also includes a library with a tiered ceiling, a wall of built-in shelves, and a wood-burning fireplace.
The office/music room with a coffered ceiling. Picture: Realtor.com
O’Neal would have been pleased with the success of the quick sale following an astronomical loss on his Florida mega-mansion in 2022.
He was forced to sell the property for 60 per cent less than the original asking price – almost $15m under when it hit the market.
That property in Windermere was put on the market for a whopping $41.2m in 2018. The price was cut to $32.4m after just a few months. Eventually, O’Neal sold it for around $21.6m.
The primary bedroom with stately columns. Picture: Realtor.com
A deep soaking tub. Picture: Realtor.com
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O’Neal has had a stellar career in the NBA with six different teams, most notably in Los Angeles with the LA Lakers, where the Big Cactus won three championships and three NBA Finals MVP awards.
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Shaquille O’Neal #34 of the Los Angeles Lakers moves the ball against Rodney Rogers #54 of the New Jersey Nets at Staples Center on March 7, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)