Uncle Refuses $100,000 Assistance From Millionaire Nephew Shaquille O’Neal but the NBA Star Had Other Plans: “I Had to Get My Mom, the Oldest Sibling”

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the players who hails from a humble background. The struggles that he has faced, to become the successful person he is, are truly commendable. From moving from state to state, because of his father’s jobs, to him hating his father, he’s experienced a lot of hardships in his life.

During these hardships, he had his family with him, supporting whatever he did. Shaq pays respect to all his family members for supporting his decisions and encouraging him.

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One of Shaq’s family members, whom he respected a lot, was his uncle Roy. Uncle Roy had contributed to his early years by letting him stay at his house. During the 1992 drafts, when Shaq was selected, he was hosting him.

Uncle Roy refuses $100,000 from Shaquille O’Neal

When Shaquille O’ Neal recently asked his uncle, Roy, if he would let him renovate his Florida house, he said, no. Secret Celebrity Renovation is a show in which prominent celebrities gift their loved ones a renovated house.

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For the show, Uncle Roy declined Shaq’s offer. Shaq remembers another incident where his uncle had declined him. He said to his uncle, “I’ve got a million. Do you want $100,000?”

His uncle always declined, saying that it is his hard-earned money and that he should keep it. When Uncle Roy denied the renovation proposal, Shaq involved his mother and sister and convinced him. This shows the bonding Shaq has with his family.

Shaquille O’Neal on the Secret Celebrity Renovation

O’Neal, in his interview with USAToday, said that the show, Secret Celebrity Renovation, which is going to start this Friday, is going to be the best season ever. The airing of the show will be on the 10th.

What do you think about Shaq’s generous offer to his uncle?