Shaquille O’Neal redefined what a birthday is when he gave LeBron James a gift worth nearly half a million dollars.

If you don’t know, LeBron James and the legendary Shaquille O’Neal had a short time playing together for the Cleveland Cavaliers, in the 2009-2010 season.

On December 30, 2009, LeBron James’ 25th birthday, he received an unexpected gift from his teammate.

LeBron and O’Neal spent half a season playing together

Shaquille O’Neal shocked the NBA when he announced that he would give LeBron a Rolls Royce Phantom worth about $450,000 for his birthday, not to mention additional details specifically for the Cavaliers star. It was also in the top of the most expensive supercars in the world at that time.

“Yes, I bought him a Rolls Royce Phantom,” O’Neal answered gently when the reporter asked a question. That is truly a gift that shows this legend’s tolerance.

Rolls Royce Phantom is a supercar with a luxurious and classy appearance. Inside, it also has the power of a beast, with a 563 horsepower, V12 engine. 

O’Neal spent nearly half a million dollars giving LeBron a 25th birthday gift

Perhaps the striker born in 1972 had a lot of expectations for LeBron James, that he had enough ability to bring O’Neal a fifth championship, unfortunately that did not come true. O’Neal then also parted ways with the Cavs after only half a season.

After a decade, O’Neal’s gift is still regularly used by LeBron James. It is not difficult to understand that the Rolls Royce Phantom is like a timeless car.