Shaquille O’Neal no longer owns his massive Orlando mansion as of 2024, but the story behind it reveals a lot about the NBA legend’s personal life.
In 2018, Shaquille O’Neal revealed a startling truth about his 76,000-square-foot mansion—he barely utilized two rooms—during an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He laughed, “The kitchen because I like to eat, and the bedroom because I like to sleep,” giving insight into his surprisingly modest lifestyle considering the grandeur of his house.
Curious, DeGeneres asked, “What about the living room or a den?” Shaq shook his head. “No, I never go to the theater, never go to the gym,” he admitted, leaving much of the house untouched.
DeGeneres then asked Shaq how many bathrooms were in his house, to which he casually replied, “I think 15.” DeGeneres joked, “You know you’re supposed to flush the toilets and run the water once a week so it doesn’t smell.” Shaq laughed, admitting, “I never knew that.” DeGeneres playfully suggested that his housekeeper should be taking care of it, to which Shaq responded with a grin, “I don’t have a housekeeper; I clean it myself.” The audience cheered before he quickly added, “Just playing,” drawing more laughter.
The discussion demonstrated Shaq’s ability to strike a mix between humor and a window into his life, demonstrating that he maintains a humorous and grounded attitude despite all of the luxury.
