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NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has sold his Florida mansion for a cool $16.5 million — almost $12 million under its original asking price.

Shaq's 31,000-square-foot complex is located on an almost four-acre patch and boasts 12 bedrooms, 11.5 bathrooms - and even a 6,000-square-foot indoor basketball court.

Shaq's Florida mansion has a 6,000-square-foot indoor basketball court
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Shaq's Florida mansion has a 6,000-square-foot indoor basketball courtCredit: Tiffany Pantozzi
The kitchen comes equipped with all the latest appliances
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The kitchen comes equipped with all the latest appliancesCredit: Tiffany Pantozzi
The property comes with a car showroom big enough for 17 cars
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The property comes with a car showroom big enough for 17 carsCredit: Tiffany Pantozzi
Shaq retired from basketball in 2011
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Shaq retired from basketball in 2011Credit: Getty Images - Getty
The master bedroom includes a Shaq-sized bed
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The master bedroom includes a Shaq-sized bedCredit: Tiffany Pantozzi

The 7 foot basketball legend bought the property for $3.95 million in 1993, three years after it was built.

The lucky buyer of the exclusive Orlando property will also get a 17-car showroom, a cigar bar and walk-in humidor and a soundproof home theater.

If that wasn't quite enough, the mansions comes kitted out with wine storage, three fireplaces, a chef’s kitchen and a lakefront office,

The property is surrounded by water, sitting between Lake Louise and Lake Butler.

The listing also notes the property has a huge swimming pool that puts Olympic-size pools to shame.

Shaq's massive 31,000-square-foot Florida mansion that sits near Lake Butler in Isleworth
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Shaq's massive 31,000-square-foot Florida mansion that sits near Lake Butler in IsleworthCredit: Tiffany Pantozzi
O’Neal first listed the property for $28 million in 2018 and relisted the property four times before it sold
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O’Neal first listed the property for $28 million in 2018 and relisted the property four times before it soldCredit: Tiffany Pantozzi
The property has a huge swimming pool that puts Olympic-size pools to shame
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The property has a huge swimming pool that puts Olympic-size pools to shameCredit: Tiffany Pantozzi

Big Shaq's impressive abode also has an outdoor kitchen, a tiki-style cabana and a private dock with two covered boat slips.

Oh, and dont forget the the 18-hole golf course next door to the property.

The 900-square-foot master bedroom has a mirrored wall, expansive views of the lake, an enormous bathroom and a four-room walk-in closet.

O’Neal first listed the property for $28 million in 2018 and relisted the property four times before it sold, reports the NY Post.

And according to Mansion Global, the centre forward is now selling the property because he is spending more time in Atlanta as a sports analyst for TNT’s “Inside the NBA".

A huge waterfall drops into the swimming pool surrounded by palm trees
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A huge waterfall drops into the swimming pool surrounded by palm treesCredit: Atlas Team/Compass
The properly also has a cigar lounge with a private balcony and bar
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The properly also has a cigar lounge with a private balcony and barCredit: Tiffany Pantozzi
An aerial view of Shaq's sprawling Florida estate with access to the lake
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An aerial view of Shaq's sprawling Florida estate with access to the lakeCredit: Tiffany Pantozzi
The former Orlando Magic star pictured with his six children
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The former Orlando Magic star pictured with his six childrenCredit: Getty Images - Getty
A sunset shot of Shaq's 31,000 square-foot home
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A sunset shot of Shaq's 31,000 square-foot homeCredit: Atlas Team/Compass

Shaq spent around two years searching for a buyer having originally listed the mansion in May 2018 for $28million.

In December that year he cut the price by $6million, listing the home for $22million.

In 2019, he chopped another $2.5million off the price to $19.5million.

O’Neal has six children and is currently dating actress Annie Ilonzeh, according to the most recent reports.

Shaq is an NBA Hall of Famer, a four-time NBA Champion, the 2000 NBA league MVP, a three-time Finals MVP and a 15-time NBA All-Star.

Injuries kept the 7’1 superstar on the sideline during his final year in the league playing with the Boston Celtics. 

He announced his retirement on June 1, 2011.

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