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Shaquille O’Neal, the larger-than-life Hall of Famer known for his dominance and charismatic personality on the basketball court, recently made a surprising revelation on his podcast show. In a moment of open reflection, Shaq admitted that fellow comedian Bert Kreischer has been a better father figure than he is.

Shaq’s kids have established a mind-blowing net worth of $11 million. Shaqir who is currently playing college basketball has established a huge NIL value for himself along with Shareef, Myles, and Taahirah’s net worths, amounting to a total of $11 million. Amira and Me’arah’s net worth is still not determined.

The discussion stemmed from Shaq’s philosophy of parenting, which he described as somewhat conservative. Shaq revealed that he would not allow his daughter to bring boys home until they had a master’s degree. This critical approach led to conversations about balancing expectations and fostering healthy relationships with their children. Shaq during the podcast says, “Don’t bring no boys to my house unless you got a masters don’t want to see them at all.

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Shaq is known for his comic timing. He may have meant that this story was semi-funny. But it highlights the different parenting styles between him and Bert. His fellow comedian Kreisher, known for his outrageous stories, often talks about his close relationship with his daughters. Bert, unlike Shaq, seems to take a more relaxed approach to dating. In various interviews, he described himself as open and accepting of his daughters’ dating choices. Krischer’s approach seems to prioritize open communication and building trust with his daughter, but Shaq seems to have prioritized his daughters’ educational achievement before capturing the attention of her boyfriends. While Shaq’s stance may seem old-fashioned to some, it may stem from his desire for his daughters to be independent and successful before entering into serious relationships.

After all, Shaq and Kreischer may just want what’s best for their children. Shaq’s approach focuses on academic achievement, while Crasher prioritizes open communication and building trust. There is no one way to parent, and Shaq and Kreisher seem to be devoted fathers in their unique ways.

Shaquille O’Neal’s Family

Shaq is a proud father of six! He and his ex-wife Shaunie O’Neill have four biological children: Sharif and Shakir, his sons, and Amira and Me’arah are his daughters. Shaq also considers Shawnee’s son Myles his own from a previous relationship. He also has a daughter, Tahirah, with ex-girlfriend Arnetta Yardberg.

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Shaq’s relationship with his family has been documented to some extent through his TV shows which include TNT’s Shaq Life. Although some parts will remain private, Shaq puts his family first. He is known for being very supportive, attending his children’s meetings and encouraging them.

Following in their father’s sporting footsteps. Sharif and Shakir play basketball. Sharif played college basketball at LSU. LSU is Shaq’s alma mater. Sharif transferred to Texas A&M. Shakir currently plays basketball for his high school team.

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Shawnee O’Neal filed for divorce in 2009, and the couple finalized it in 2011. They went their separate ways, but Shaq and Shawnee have maintained and continue a co-parenting relationship. They are focusing on what is best for their children.