After Pat Riley threatened to fine players $1,000 for breaking curfew, Shaquille O'Neal offered to pay in advance

Shaquille O’Neal says he took a pay cut while playing for the Miami Heat. The NBA Hall of Famer played for the team for four seasons, between 2004 and 2008, according to Sports Illustrated. Previously,

Shaquille O’Neal’s nearly two-decade career in the NBA saw him play for six different teams, but his move to the Miami Heat in 2004 was one of the most significant. After winning three NBA titles with the Los Angeles Lakers,

Shaquille O'Neal spoke on the OGs podcast about taking a pay cut with the Miami Heat. He noted that Pat Riley asked him whether he wanted the max or if he would be willing to take a lower cut so that he could recruit other players.