Shaquille O’Neal (51 years old), former Lakers center back, one of the legendary center forwards in the NBA.

Not only does he possess extremely impressive individual and collective achievements, he is also a “monster” in the basketball court thanks to his height of up to 2m16 and an impressive set of skills, enough to overwhelm opponents. Another striker in the most prestigious arena in the world.

It is known that he won 4 NBA championships, 3 Finals MVP titles, 1 MVP title, 15 All-Star appearances and a series of other personal achievements. Up to now, the value of the assets that Shaquille O’Neal owns is up to 400 million USD.

Not only is he a basketball legend, Shaquille O’Neal is also one of the people who regularly helps the community.

In contrast to the uncompromising parenting style of his military father, Phillip A. Harrison, Shaq’s parenting style has always been praised by the international media as “unique” “.

This father of six children always talks about his love for all of his children. Shaquille has always openly shared how his daughter holds a special place in his heart and that his sons have been trained to live independently since the age of 18.

In a conversation with Hollywood star Mila Kunis on the Jimmy Kimmel Show, the two revealed their parenting secrets. While Kunis and Kutcher are strict about not giving their children too many gifts at Christmas, the NBA star surprised many with his gift-giving strategy.

“I will give my children everything they want,” the Lakers legend declared.

In fact, Shaquille O’Neal came from extremely humble beginnings, which is why he is not afraid to spend money on his children.

“I started from nothing. But just because I made it doesn’t mean I’m bigger than you, smarter than you. Just because I have more money doesn’t mean I’m better than you. I’ve never been like that. so, and I will never be like that,” he shared in an interview with the New York Post in 2021.

It is known that each of Shaquille’s children grew up living in splendid mansions in Texas, houses in Florida, California and Nevada and three other houses in the Atlanta suburb of McDonough.

In addition, each child will have his or her own favorite toys, and he will pamper his children to the extent of setting up a campsite in the garden and a movie theater with a giant screen and luxurious seats behind. my garden.

Most especially recently, at the birthday party of his daughter Amirah, in addition to spending a huge amount of money up to 100,000 USD to organize for her child, the “NBA basketball legend” also gave a Mercedes as a gift. price 122,000 USD for his beloved daughter.

Shaquille’s massive Florida mansion.

I hope my children make their own money and set “special” requirements if they want to inherit a huge fortune

Like many Westerners, the legendary Shaquille O’Neal respected his children’s personal lives. The former striker of the LA Lakers wants his children to live in a good educational environment and be completely independent.

O’Neal has 3 daughters, Taahirah – 24 years old, Amirah – 18 years old and Me’arah – 14 years old. The 48-year-old former player’s goal is to let her children become independent at a certain age while he only played the role of a guide.

However, he also set clear boundaries with spoiling his children and being strict with them.

Shaq once announced that he would let his children inherit his assets unless they had completed both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. He only stands in the name of providing financial support for his children if they complete their studies and start a business where he can invest.

“Since my children were young, I have set a requirement that they must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree, after graduating, if they want to do business or develop their careers and want me to invest in them. Then, they will have to clearly present the reason for my persuasion. Because I will not give anything to anyone without a clear purpose,” he said.

The NBA basketball legend also wants his 6 children to each have their own career to help society without relying on their reputation. Shaquille hopes that her children can earn their own money and make their own living expenses to accumulate living capital and gain more real-life experiences for themselves.

“I have 6 children. I want them to be a doctor, someone who owns a hedge fund, a pharmacist, a lawyer, someone who owns multiple businesses, someone who continues manage my business. But I told them that I would never invest directly, but that they had to work with their own two hands. That is real money.”

Shaquille with his son Shareef.Via.

In addition, about dating Shaquille O’Neal also does not want his 3 daughters to be near NBA players. “I want them to be fully educated and learn to be independent, I want them to accomplish that goal by the age of 18 and become little adults.

I will not be like fathers who tell their children to do this and that, I will only play the role of a guide to help my children go on the right path,” O’Neal shared with American Express.

But when asked by a reporter, what would happen if his three daughters dated NBA players? Shaquille O’Neal immediately shook his head and said “No”. That answer seems to go against the statements he just affirmed before.