Jeff Bezos scared O'Neal away to bid

Even if your name is Shaquille O'Neal, the idea of bidding against the second-richest person (Bezos) in the world is probably scary.

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O'Neal, a 7-foot-1 Hall of Famer, says that Bezos's huge wealth "scared" him away from his plans to try to buy the Phoenix Suns of the NBA.

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O'Neal stated to TMZ Sports on Saturday that "nobody on this globe can compete with Big Man JB."

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O Neal said if Jeff Bezos says he wants Phoenix Suns, may be other big players would say the same, but I won't put my name in the hat. I am out.

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According to ESPN Bezos is one of several billionaires who are thinking about making a bid for the Phoenix Suns.

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Robert Sarver, who holds the Suns now, said last month that he is selling the team after the NBA suspended him.

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The Suns franchise is $1.8 billion. According to reports, O'Neal is worth more than $400 million. In other words, he couldn't afford to buy the franchise.

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If Bezos asks, O'Neal said he would be interested in the chance. "If [Bezos] wants me to join him, I'd be happy to talk to him,"

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O'Neal added that Big Man JB frightens me. Big Man JB scares Shaq O'Neal,

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Jeff Bezos may bid on Washington Commanders, according to another rumor. Jeff's final bid is unknown.

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