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Shaquille O'Neal credits Jeff Bezos with helping him quadruple his wealth

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Shaq O'Neal says his financial success skyrocketed once he started using Jeff Bezos' approach to investing.

The four -time NBA champion says he's quadrupled what he's worth by investing.

He was an early investor in Google and has since built a diverse portfolio, with stakes in Apple , car washes, and Las Vegas nightclubs.

One of his biggest missed opportunities was Starbucks .

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