If you’re a regular reader of the ShaqFu Radio blog – and we know you are! – you know that the big fella is a big fan of the biggest, baddest, most outrageous vehicles he can get his hands on. Well, his friends at Effortless Motors have done it again. What is O’Neal’s latest ride? Read on…
For sure, Shaq has never been one to roll with the crowd—especially when it comes to his cars. Forget stock models. If it doesn’t make a statement, Shaq’s not driving it. And his latest ride, a decked-out Chevrolet Silverado 2500 ZR2, is a perfect example of how the Big Diesel does things big.
This isn’t just any Silverado. As a heavy-duty ZR2 model, the truck already boasts serious performance right off the lot. It comes with a choice between two monster engines: a 6.6-liter gas V8 that delivers 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque—or the real beast, a 6.6-liter Duramax Turbo Diesel V8 churning out a jaw-dropping 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque. Add an Allison 10-speed automatic transmission and full-time four-wheel drive, and this truck can conquer just about anything.
Naturally, Shaq went all out. With a reported net worth of $500 million in 2025, the price tag of $73,000 for the gas version or $83,000 for the diesel is barely a blip on his radar. And let’s be honest—if your nickname is “Diesel,” you’re probably going with the diesel option. But this truck didn’t stop evolving at the dealership.
Shaq had the Silverado transformed by his go-to customization team at Effortless Motors. The slate gray metallic paint may or may not be a wrap—he’s notorious for wrapping his cars—but what’s confirmed is the full lift kit that elevates the truck into monster territory. This thing sits so high it looks like it could clear traffic without slowing down.
To complete the look, Forgiato wheels were added, featuring a red and black finish that matches the underglow lighting underneath. Yes, red underglow. Because if you’re Shaq, you want to turn every head in every parking lot from L.A. to Atlanta. And don’t miss the custom grille featuring “DIESEL” lettering—not a nod to the engine, but to Shaq’s enduring nickname, which perfectly sums up his powerhouse persona.
He didn’t stop at just one tricked-out ride, either. In fact, Shaq’s garage is in constant motion. Not long ago, his custom Cybertruck—with a maroon wrap—was sold to Brooklyn Nets forward Trendon Watford. And in one of the wildest car hand-offs ever, a 15-year-old (who can’t even legally drive yet) bought Shaq’s Dodge Charger Hellcat using cryptocurrency.
This year alone, the Big Aristotle added not one but two Cadillac Escalade IQs to his ever-growing collection—and yes, both have already been customized. But it seems like the EV phase might be over for now. With his return to gas-powered beasts like this Silverado, Shaq looks to be revving back into old-school territory.
For Shaq, cars are more than transportation—they’re personal statements. Loud, powerful, unmistakable statements. And just like everything else he touches, his Silverado is built to dominate.