People live not only to make money, but also to have some fun sometimes. As an NBA superstar, O'Neal's salary as a player will definitely be spent in a few lifetimes, but he is also a person who cannot bear loneliness. , so after retirement, I can be exposed to commentating on basketball, commenting on current players, and bullying Barkley, why not do it!

O'Neal, as one of the greatest centers in the history of the Lakers, formed the "OK combination" with Kobe Bryant and won three consecutive championships for the Lakers. O'Neal's dominance in the Finals impressed fans. Profound, so he has successfully won the FMVP for three consecutive times. Besides Jordan, he is the only one. Later in the Heat, O'Neal and Wade won the NBA championship again. As a player, he was undoubtedly successful. He won 4 championships and 3 FMVPs in his career, which shows his strength.

So how much did Lakers legend O'Neal earn in his career? It is said that when he first joined the Lakers, he got a huge contract worth 120 million US dollars for 7 years. Although his strength declined in the later part of his career, he also received nearly 70 million U.S. dollars in salary with the Heat, 41 million U.S. dollars in two years with the Suns, and 20 million in annual salary when he partnered with James, so in these 19 years he earned a total of 2.92 billion dollars.

First, O'Neal is a very lively and interesting person. Generally speaking, many players rarely appear in front of the media after retirement, but O'Neal does not. He likes to be lively and funny. It can be said that It is a big "living treasure". TNT found O'Neal and offered him an annual salary of US$2 million. This was only 1/10 or even less than his salary as a player, but O'Neal took the job because O'Neal had found a stage that suited him again. You can show your face and use your eloquence. This is not the happiness that money can bring.

Second, O'Neal and Barkley are a pair of happy enemies. There is a saying that is very vivid. Barkley: Where there is O'Neal, he will not go even if he is given money. O'Neal: Where there is Barkley, he will not go. Give money and go. What he is saying is that O'Neal likes to "bully" Barkley. This kind of bullying is actually sympathy for each other, which just shows that the two have a good relationship. He can renew his relationship with Barkley as a commentator at TNT, let alone giving him an annual salary of 2 million US dollars. Even without money, maybe O'Neal would be willing to go.

Third, no one will complain about having too much money. Many people think that rich people must not pursue money, but other happiness. This sentence is half right and half wrong, because rich people It's true that people pursue happiness, but they also don't mind having more money. That's why Wang Jianlin is still working hard on the front line in his 60s. They don't even consider retirement. What's wrong with making money? O'Neal is worth hundreds of millions, but the US$2 million given by TNT is not low. It is almost the minimum salary level for NBA players. It is enviable to be able to get this salary after retirement.

When O'Neal became a TNT basketball commentator, he found the joy of retirement. He gained happiness while making money, and he could also bully Barkley. Isn't this the retirement life that many people envy? In my opinion, O'Neal will continue to do this until Barkley leaves...

After retiring and having nothing to do, you have to find something to do! I wanted to be a police officer, but I only worked as a police officer for one day. A large number of fans gathered around me asking for autographs, and my hands were sore from signing. It seemed that it was not a good job and I had no choice but to resign. I wanted to go into Hollywood, but I overacted, beat up someone, and had to quit my job! After much thought, I saw that Barkley was doing a great job as a commentator, so I decided to become a commentator! Unexpectedly, I fell in love with the job of commentating during this trip. He and Barkley formed a commentary duo. The more they did it, the more they liked it. Even without being paid, they would commentate with Barkley!

O'Neal may seem like a careless guy, but O'Neal is definitely one of the smartest players in the history of the NBA.

After retiring, O'Neal chose to become a television commentator, which took up a lot of O'Neal's time. You can see that at the All-Star Game, O'Neal also had to live broadcast on behalf of the television station. O'Neal's behavior also made many fans feel strange. O'Neal's salary from playing basketball is enough for him to last a lifetime, so why does he still want to be a commentator? How much is his annual salary as a commentator? Well, please listen to what I'm going to say in detail.

O'Neal's annual salary as a commentator

Speaking of commentators, many fans will definitely think of the famous domestic commentators Yang Yi and Su Qun. It is understood that as well-known domestic commentators Players, Yang Yi and Su Qun are said to be able to earn millions of RMB a year. So what is the price of O'Neal, a famous American professional basketball player, as a commentator?

After O'Neal retired, he signed a contract with TNT to become a commentator. O'Neal, who has a cheerful personality and an ability to entertain, has developed well in television. In 2018, O'Neal's commentary contract with TNT expired. In order to retain this big guy, TNT TV station even offered an annual salary of US$2 million.

Why does O'Neal want to be a commentator?

Is O'Neal short of money? O'Neal's career income is US$292 million. Since his retirement, O'Neal's wealth has not only not decreased, but has reached US$580 million, ranking third among US professional basketball players. So O'Neal is rich, so why does O'Neal still want to be a commentator? The simplest truth is that no one can have too much money, and since he can make some money after retirement, why not O'Neal.

To sum up, O’Neal’s annual salary exceeds that of most sports anchors, not to mention the income behind O’Neal, which is not on the same level at all. .

As the world's top basketball league, the players who can play in the NBA are undoubtedly the best, and the high annual salaries also attract many poor children who hope to become rich. Every NBA player can earn a very considerable salary throughout his career, which is enough for them to live a pretty good life after retirement. However, since most players come from slums, they are not ready to face the sudden money. Have reasonable consumption concepts and financial management ideas.

First: Find something for yourself to do

When O'Neal was a player, he only needed to Just think about how to lead the team to win games and train, but if you don't keep yourself busy after retirement, it will be difficult for him to endure loneliness with a character like O'Neal. As we all know, O'Neal has a very lively and humorous personality, and his words are relaxed and relaxed. He is completely suitable to be a commentator.

Second: No one will dislike having a lot of money

Even if you are worth billions, you will not dislike having a lot of money. You must know that O'Neal's contract with TNT ended in 2018 Afterwards, in order to keep this living treasure, TNT directly offered him an annual salary of US$2 million. Being able to do what you like, while also earning a considerable salary and maintaining a greater exposure, isn't this something worth paying for?

Third: Professional counterpart

O'Neal once said in an interview that the money he made after retiring was much higher than in the NBA. Highest annual salary while playing ($27.7 million). So why does O'Neal, who is not short of money, still want to be a commentator? Why do you say O'Neal is not short of money?

In his 19-year career, O'Neal has played for six teams, with a total salary of an astonishing US$292.2 million, equivalent to RMB 2.052 billion.

But just like James divided players, O'Neal has already been involved in the business circle during his player days and invested in many companies, such as business giant Google. At the same time, with the help of his personal fame, O'Neal will also receive a large number of endorsement contracts, such as a pizza restaurant $8 million contract offered.

Previously, O'Neill said in an interview that he invested like Bezos and his net worth has quadrupled. If what O'Neal said is true, based on his net worth of $300 million when he retired, his current net worth has reached at least an astonishing $1.2 billion. O'Neal, who has huge wealth, is not short of money, so why does he want to be a commentator? Why does O'Neal serve as a commentator?

People die for money and birds die for food. No one will feel that money hurts their hands. Even though O'Neal is already rich, he still concentrates on accumulating wealth for himself. There are three main reasons why I chose the commentary industry: First, it is a professional counterpart. O'Neal is an extraordinary talent in the history of the NBA. His interpretation of basketball games is extraordinary. He is a perfect commentator for basketball games;

The second reason is due to O'Neal's character. In addition to being professional in jobs such as commentators, you must also have good communication skills. O'Neal is a great asset in the NBA and will never have stage fright at any time. As a commentator, he can also use his humorous style to deliver happiness to fans; the third is to enhance personal brand. If you want to continuously obtain wealth, in addition to investing, you must often appear in the public eye. Only in this way can you be sponsored by Favor can be known to more people.

Therefore, for O'Neal, commentary is not an end, but a way to maximize wealth accumulation.

The NBA is now slowly turning into a business league. Many players can earn a lot of money at their peak, but most players come from poor backgrounds. What will they do if they have money? Of course, it is to get high, enjoy, eat, drink and have fun, so some people live a luxurious life of drunkenness and dreams after they have money. But people eventually get old and their competitive status declines. So when they retire, they will go bankrupt in a few years. This situation still happens often among the older generation, so now there are many Stars built their own business empires when they were at their peak, such as O'Neal, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant.

However, many older generation stars are still in a dilemma, so you will see many NBA celebrities acting as commentators. Of course, it depends on the situation. Some of them really don’t want to commentate after retiring, and some are because of life circumstances. force. In fact, the commentators in the NBA in the United States are similar to the commentators we see. They all have a commentator who has signed a long-term contract with the TV station and has a famous commentator. For example, the most familiar coach of Yao Ming, Van Gundy Jr., after he stopped being an NBA coach, I started working as a long-term TV commentator. To be honest, the pressure should be much less than that of an NBA head coach. After that, there will be guest appearances by some famous celebrities. They are also commonly known as guests. They are relatively free, which is equivalent to making extra money. Whoever is free comes!

Although there is a big difference in income between being a commentator and being a player or a coach, it is definitely enough for the average person. After all, basketball commentary requires very professional knowledge and good eloquence. The most important thing is He just has connections in the NBA.

Therefore, according to rumors, long-term commentators on signings usually earn an annual salary of one million, and Barkley is the leader among them. Different from signings, NBA celebrities are paid according to the number of times. For example, Pippen and Pierce may pay for one commentary. It’s US$1,500 to US$2,000, which is also a very considerable income, so nice!

As everyone knows in China, how much does it cost to commentate on a game? After Yao Ming became the first foreign No. 1 pick in the NBA, the NBA quickly gained popularity and influence in China along with the Internet. NBA commentary has become a very sought-after profession. According to the rumors among CCTV commentators, You may get 1,000 to 1,500 RMB per game

Shark O'Neal

People like him want to play when they are alive, talk about playing when they are retired, and still want to play with them after they die. The balls are buried together.

He will never leave basketball in his life.

There are only two words in O'Neal's heart - basketball!

In fact, I really want to see what a strange sight it would be like for O'Neal to be the coach!

Hey, are you asking me why I want to be a commentator?

O'Neal played 19 seasons in the NBA, spending most of his time with the Magic, Lakers and Heat. The last few seasons of his career were chaotic, spending about a season each with the Suns (more than a season), the Cavaliers and the Celtics.

In these 19 years, O'Neal received a salary of US$292.2 million as a player, which does not include various endorsements, sponsorships, bonuses, etc.

Personally, I have never agreed with the saying "money is inexhaustible". I can only say that as long as this person does not spend extravagantly, he will have enough food and clothing for the rest of his life. However, why does O'Neal make so much money and frequently appear as a commentator or host on major NBA live broadcasts and programs? Is he afraid that he doesn't have enough money?

I think money is not the only reason that drives O'Neal to stay in basketball:

1. Be prepared.

Many players who have made a lot of money in the NBA will soon go bankrupt after retiring because they have no rational consumption plan. It is rumored that Iverson was so extravagant that he was even accused by fans of going to China and other places to make money.

2. Professional.

Great players such as Duncan, Reggie Miller, West, etc. all chose careers related to basketball after retiring. Commentary is also a job close to the basketball court, and many players do not object to being active in front of the screen.

3. Suitable personality.

O'Neal is a very humorous player with a high emotional intelligence. Even at Kobe Bryant's memorial service, O'Neal was able to make the audience laugh, which shows his innate humor ability. As a commentator, such a person is not only professional, but also can bring a good viewing experience to the audience.

Perhaps being a commentator is not really a "job" for O'Neal, because he does not rely on this to support his family. In addition to the tens of millions of contracts he has received in his career, O'Neal also endorses many products off the court, if you add in the pension after retirement. O'Neal can eat, drink and have fun at home without having to do anything, and he doesn't have to work hard for the so-called mortgage and car loans like most people do.

Therefore, when people reach a certain level, they will look for fun in life. Basketball has always been something that accompanied O'Neal when he grew up. It was its existence that made O'Neal a professional basketball player, and with his outstanding talent, O'Neal created his own world in the NBA. He teamed up with Kobe Bryant to start the Purple and Gold Dynasty of the Lakers. He won four NBA championships and three Finals MVPs in his career, demonstrating his terrifying dominance.

If there is Joe, choose Joe, if there is no Joe, choose Shark. From this sentence alone, you can see how terrifying O'Neal was in the NBA at that time. He was like a giant inside, in the penalty area. Madness rages. He is an omnipotent "monster" on the court, but off the court he is a fat man full of interesting soul. Likes to be funny and passionate about dancing, O'Neal also brings a lot of fun to the NBA. We can see the heart of an actor in a basketball player.

The reason why I chose the commentator is because I want basketball to be by my side all the time, plus it has its own fun and efficient buff. O'Neal also specially produced a program called Five Embarrassings. As the name suggests, it records the embarrassing things of athletes off the court, such as missed layups, "dragon eight steps", and diving performances, which will all be on camera.

Despite O'Neal's appearance, his IQ and EQ are top-notch in the league. He received a master's degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix, which proves that big man also has great wisdom.

O'Neal is one of the greatest centers in NBA history and is also recognized as the most dominant center. So far, O'Neal's career salary has exceeded 200 million US dollars, which is also the highest career salary among centers. of.

This kind of salary is enough for him to live a lifetime, but O'Neal is still working as a commentator. Why is this?

The commentator is only one of O'Neal's social identities

O'Neal's career is great enough, and the salary he earns is enough for him to live a lifetime, but it is impossible for a figure like O'Neal to After retiring, he stayed at home with nothing to do. He took up the position of commentator on TNT in order to have fun in his post-retirement life, and on the other hand, it also gave himself an identity in society.

As we all know, TNT TV is one of the largest NBA broadcasters in the United States, and their commentary team is also very luxurious, including former NBA players such as Barkley and Kenny Smith. O'Neal is a very eloquent person. The star can also be talked about with these veteran commentators. His singing with Barkley brought a lot of joy to the fans. This is the value of his existence, which is much more meaningful than constantly squandering money.

Enhance your business exposure

O'Neal's life value is not just being an NBA player. He also has his own business empire after retirement. The first is the sporting goods industry. The brand's sneakers also endorse many other advertisements. TNT's ratings have always been very high, which gave O'Neal a lot of exposure and increased his commercial value.

In addition, O'Neal is originally a very lively character. His character also determines that he must have another career after retiring. In addition to being a commentator, O'Neal can also work part-time as a policeman and DJ. It will have more benefits for the rest of his life and for his descendants. After all, those stars who rest on their laurels after retirement will not end well in the end.

In general, money is just a number to O'Neal. He no longer needs so much money, but after all, people need an existence value in society. , when O'Neal can create more joy and value for people, he has no reason to stay at home and waste time.