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 was determined to give up the max contract with the Heat in response to Pat Riley's question for an interesting reason.

Shaq was doing a lot of parties back then. We would have parties on the road and kick it. I mean, it was just a fun season, man. We had a lot of fun.

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.