Shaq’s Interested In Buying NBA Team, But Wants To Be ‘Heavily Involved’

Shaquille O’Neal was required to offer his share in the Kings previously this year, however the Big Fella informs TMZ Sports he has an interest in returning in the owner’s box … however this time, he wishes to be “heavily involved!”

O’Neal signed up with Babcock on the “TMZ Sports” television program (airs weekdays on FS1) … where the Hall of Famer was inquired about possible ownership interest in the Phoenix Suns, a company Shaq formerly bet towards completion of his profession. While Shaq made it clear there hasn’t been motion with the Suns, he does want to own an NBA group.

“I haven’t had any discussions with my partners, so I can’t make the statement yet, but we’re still looking to be heavily involved in purchasing an NBA team,” Shaq informed us.

A couple of months back Shaq once again informed us he had an interest in purchasing Robert Sarver‘s Phoenix group, however didn’t want to bid versus Jeff Bezos (or “Big Man JB,” as Shaq calls him), who was supposedly thinking about obtaining the group.

But, now Bezos has his sights set — together with Jay-Z — on the Washington Commanders.

Speaking of football … we asked Shaq if he had any interest in owning an NFL franchise.

“Yeah, but this time around when I purchase a team, I want to be heavily involved. I would like it to be in a place where I’m living at. If it ain’t the Dolphins, the Cowboys, or the Raiders, and those teams are way too expensive for me, but my main man JB can write that check!”

Sports franchise ownership isn’t brand-new to Shaq. He owned a little piece of the Sacramento Kings, which he offered in January (he had a dispute with another service). O’Neal initially purchased into ownership 2013. Vivek Ranadive, an Indian-American service executive, is the bulk owner.

We likewise spoke with Shaquille about his impressive Super Bowl celebration, Shaq’s Fun House … thought about by lots of the very best celebration in all of Super Bowl week! O’Neal made the statement with TMZ Sports … the fifth year in a row he’s tossed the star-studded occasion.

“We’re just gonna have a great time. This is the 5th year. Prior to even doing Shaq’s Fun House, I would attend all the Super Bowl parties and it’s just a bunch of standing around and talking,” Shaq stated, and it wasn’t all that enjoyable.

Enter Shaq and his partners.

“We wanted to bring the top DJs in, the top performers in, we wanted to bring some circus acts, some carnival rides, some food trucks. Just want to have a great time.”

In addition to Shaq DJ’ing, Snoop Dogg and Diplo will likewise be carrying out.