“Don’t Need Another Basketball Player in the Family”: ‘Crazy’ Shaquille O’Neal’s Message After Watching Son Shaqir Live

Shaquille O’Neal’s illustrious career in the NBA is almost impossible to replicate. If the legend’s stature on the basketball court didn’t intimidate his opponents, his pure domination on the hardwood did. The opposing teams were already a man down when Shaq entered the court. So, it’s safe to say that there has always been some pressure on his kids to replicate his success. However, Shaquille O’Neal makes sure not to add to it. In fact, the Big Diesel recently proclaimed that he doesn’t need another NBA player in his family.

The basketball legend recently decided to visit his kids playing ball and was stopped for a few questions. Shaq revealed what he actually felt about his boys aiming to play basketball at a professional level.

Shaquille O’Neal on his kids playing basketball

The Big Diesel is a family man through and through. In his countless interviews, the legend has always reiterated the importance of family in life. Shaquille O’Neal seems to practice what he preaches, as he keeps his family close. 

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Recently the legend went to his son Shaqir’s university to see him play ball. Shaqir O’Neal plays basketball for the Texas Southern University men’s basketball team. The Big Aristotle was stopped for some questions as he exited the university. And he answered the questions in the most Shaq way possible.

“I just come to check my baby out.” said O’Neal. He further added, “I’m just happy they’re in college getting an education. I always tell them we don’t need another basketball player in the family. Just happy to see him play.” 

The four-time NBA champion emphasized the importance of giving kids the freedom to grow and choose their vocation by themselves. Furthermore, the legend clarified why it was impossible to recreate what he did.

“I don’t want him to follow in my footsteps. I want [them] to create their own footsteps.” said Shaq, further adding “Nobody can do what I did because I’m crazy. You want to know how crazy I am? I’ll tell you. [Goes on to lick his finger and wipe it on the camera lens]See that?”

The Lakers legend continued to entertain everyone in front of the camera, as he always does for the audience.

Shaq on his kids

The Los Angeles Lakers no. 34 has always focused on the importance of education to his kids. The basketball legend has focused on the importance of life outside the court. Out of his six kids, only a couple are into basketball.

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But the 7-foot legend once said that he’d do anything to make his sons the best player on the planet if they wanted to be so.