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Shaquille O'Neal buys $235k house in Florida - why?

shaq-new-house-florida-235k-pics-photos-pictures-gi.jpgShaquille O'Neal is reportedly worth $250 million and already has a 70,000-square-foot mansion in Florida, but according to TMZ, the former NBA superstar also bought a much more low-key house for $235,000 in July just 30 miles away from his current abode.

Shaq's house outside Orlando has 11 bedrooms, 13 bathrooms and a 20,000-square-foot basketball court, while his newer place in Mount Dora, Fla., is 3,900 square feet with five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a wet bar and entertainment room.

The second house sounds lovely -- for a person who's not Shaq -- so why did he buy it? A place for guests to stay? Or at least guests that you want 30 miles away? An investment property? A very nice present for some deserving someone?

No word from Shaq's people on the reason for the purchase, but hey, good for him. 
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