Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O’Neal, known to many as “Shaq,” is a retired basketball player-turned-businessman. In 1996, the NBA legend — and Bryant’s former teammate — made history when he signed the biggest contract in NBA history at the time — seven years for $120 million with the Lakers, reports the New York Times.

In addition to basketball, O’Neal’s off-court success includes endorsements, acting and more. In December 2015, ESPN reported the athlete sold the rights to his future business endeavors to Authentic Brands Group, “one of the biggest brand management companies in the world.”