Time: 2024-07-19
Shaquille O'Neal , the Hall of Fame center , has an ambitious plan to earn a quick 00 million in the upcoming NBA season . He wants to place a million bet on the Chicago Bulls to win the NBA Finals , despite their long odds . O'Neal attempted to convince UFC owner Dana White to join him in this risky venture , but White was skeptical of the idea and suggested a different strategy involving Baccarat . However , O'Neal , known for his love of craps , was not interested in White 's proposal.
Dana White , the CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship ( UFC ) , is known for his close relationship with former President Donald Trump . White recently announced his plans to use his promoting skills to support Trump 's presidential election bid at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee . The two have a long history , with White acknowledging Trump 's early support for UFC when it was still struggling to gain recognition . White has continued to show his political support for Trump over the years , including speaking at the 2016 RNC and donating to a super PAC during Trump 's re - election campaign in 2020.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship , a form of mixed martial arts , has grown into a billion - dollar company under White 's leadership since he bought it in 2001 . UFC 's merger with World Wrestling Entertainment last year further solidified its position in the sports entertainment industry . White 's upcoming speech at the RNC will be a key moment in showing his continued support for Trump , as they take the stage together at Fiserv Forum.
Despite Shaquille O'Neal 's bold bet on the Chicago Bulls to win the NBA Finals , their odds are set at +50,000 for the 2024 - 25 season . This means that if O'Neal and Dana White were to follow through on their bet , they could potentially profit 00 million , significantly more than O'Neal 's initial projection of 00 million . However , the recent roster changes and youth movement within the Bulls organization suggest that they are unlikely to be competitive in the upcoming season . With key players like DeMar DeRozan and Andre Drummond leaving the team , the Bulls are in a phase of retooling and refreshing their roster with young talent . The odds of them making a deep playoff run seem slim , making O'Neal 's bet a risky gamble on the underdog team.