Shaquille O’Neal vs Charles Barkley: Who has the bigger net worth in 2025? | NBA News
Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have made an incredible impact on the NBA, however, when it comes to their net worth, there is a big difference between them. While Shaquille O’Neal has been reported to be worth $500 million, Charles Barkley’s net worth amounts to $80 million in 2025. Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley currently are working as analysts in the popular show Inside The NBA.It is reported that the duo share the same salary, which amounts to $10 million per year.
What is Shaquille O’Neal’s net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Shaquille O’Neal‘s net worth amounts to $500 million, most of which was built due to an illustrious career in the NBA. As per Spotrac, he is estimated to have earned $286 million during his career as a sportsman. It all began in 1992 when he was the top pick with The Orlando Magic. However, it was his first deal with the Los Angeles Lakers that bumped up his net worth. He was signed for seven years for a staggering $120 million deal. Post this, he signed a 3-year extension worth $88 million. Later in 2005, he signed a deal with the Miami Heat worth $100 million for five years.
Additionally, he has been a part of multiple big endorsements with companies such as Reebok, PepsiCo, Icy Hot, JC Penny, Wheaties, Taco Bell and NBA 2K. He is also the president of basketball operations for Reebok. Additionally, he has also had a career in the entertainment industry, acting in two movies: Kazaam (1996) and Steel (1997).
What is Charles Barkley’s net worth?
On the other hand, retired professional NBA player Charles Barkley has had a 16-year-long career as a player. He made his mark as one of the best scorers and rebounders in the sport. He began his career with the Philadelphia 76ers and stuck with them for eight seasons until he was traded to the Phoenix Suns in 1992. Post-retirement, his fame only grew through television commercials and his career as a sports commentator and host.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, his net worth amounts to $80 million. This comes from his successful career as a basketball player, being a part of commercials, and earning fame as a sports analyst post-retirement. During his career as a player, it has been estimated through various sources that he earned approximately $40 million. Before his retirement, the Houston Rockets paid him $9 million as a salary in his final year.
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Recently in 2022, he signed a 10-year contract which was worth upwards of $100 million with TNT. While his show, Inside The NBA faced challenges with Warner Bros, Discovery acquired the media rights for the NBA. In July 2024, the NBA announced a partnership with Amazon Prime. However, in November it was announced that TNT will continue to produce Inside The NBA. Therefore, Barkley will continue to be a co-host of the popular show.
