Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal has had a successful career both on and off the basketball court. Belonging to humble beginnings, Shaq worked really hard to make it to the NBA.

He was drafted #1 overall by the Orlando Magic and he was signed to a hefty contract. O’Neal made sure to take care of his family with the money before he spent it on himself. O’Neal said, “I bought my Mom a house. It’s a man’s job to protect, provide and love his family and the women in his life.”

Lucille O’Neal, Shaq’s mother has worked really hard to guide her son on the right paths in life. Needless to say, she is enjoying the fruits of her hard work currently as she lives a lavish life.

The former Los Angeles Lakers star has taken inspiration from his own parents as O’Neal follows a very interesting method of parenting. Despite having a massive net worth of around $400 million, he makes sure his kids earn it the right way.

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Millionaire Shaquille O’Neal has six children comprising three boys and three girls. Earlier this year, Shaq talked about how his sons need to move out when they turn 18.

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On the other hand, his girls can stay as long as they want. Shaq said, “I tell my boys, ‘When y’all get 18, you all got to go.’ Girls can stay as long as they want.“

He also revealed that education is very important for Shaq. His kids need to have at least three degrees to touch his money. Talking on a talk show, Shaq said, “My motto is ‘you have to get three degrees to touch some of my cheese.“

Moreover, he also talked about an incident when his son got a D grade on his paper. This wasn’t taken well by the Los Angeles Lakers icon who went off at his son for his performance and for making excuses.

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