Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most famous people on the planet, and that may have contributed to one his prized possessions being stolen. A new report suggests that the NBA legend was the victim of a coordinated hack, and a car worth nearly $200,000 is missing from his possession.
O’Neal owns a custom Range Rover SUV worth $180,000. The vehicle is large enough to fit the former center’s 7’1″ frame, making it much more valuable than the average SUV you’ll find at a dealership.
According to Page Six, the custom vehicle is missing, and it could be tied to a hack involving a car transport company.
How Was O’Neal’s Car Stolen During Delivery?
O’Neal reportedly hired a company to move the SUV from Atlanta, Georgia to Louisiana. A source tells the outlet that thieves may have hacked the company in order to access data about the pickup or dropoff location. After finding out where the car either was or would be going, they used the information to intercept the vehicle and take it into their possession.
O’Neal may be the latest victim of a scheme that has grown in popularity. A similar incident took place between South Florida and Detroit, Michigan earlier this year. That incident involved a $300,000 Rolls Royce, and 7 News Miami says the car was intercepted after thieves hacked in and changed the delivery address.
The former Los Angeles Lakers superstar is believed to be in contact with authorities on how to get his car back, one of dozens of vehicles he owns.
O’Neal owns a collector’s dream list of classic cars, including the 1963 Cadillac Eldorado seen in “Scarface,” complete with tiger fur interior. He also owns a Vanderhall Venice Roadster with an extended chassis, as well as several Bentley, Lamborghini and Ferrari models.
What’s Next for Shaq?
Away from his classic car collection, O’Neal made his debut with the rest of the “Inside the NBA” cast on ESPN to open the 2025-26 season. The four-time NBA champion joined Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson for their first night on an new network after the end of the NBA on TNT.
After appearing on a weekly basis for NBA broadcasts on Turner networks, the group will appear periodically for NBA game nights on ESPN. In addition to ESPN, the NBA is welcoming NBC and Amazon Prime Video as new broadcast partners for the new 2025-26 season.
After making his highly-anticipated ESPN debut, we’ll see if O’Neal is able to get one of his most unique and expensive cars back in his possession.
