“You go do something else, the bank of Shaq will always fund you” - Shaquille O'Neal says he wants to teach his kids about "respectable nepotism"
Shaquille O'Neal said on his podcast that his kids will always be financially supported in their endeavors. The former Lakers ace said this will help them learn how to respectfully support their family and peers.
“Oh you wanna go to law school? I’ll pay for it. Oh you wanna do an internship for this guy who knows hedge funds? I’ll do it. Oh you wanna be a dJ and be a model? I’ll take care of it. Like I have 6 opportunities to branch out and do something else, and also teach them about the world respectable nepotism. So you go do something else, the bank of Shaq will always fund you.”
O’Neal has six children, four with his ex-wife Shaunie O'Neal, a daughter with ex-girlfriend Arnetta Yardborough and a stepson from his wife's previous relationship.
O'Neal remains on good terms with his exes and shares parenting responsibilities with them.
What are Shaquille O'Neal's children doing?
O'Neal's daughter Taahirah graduated magna cum laude from Oglethorpe University in 2019 and is currently a communications associate analyst for PepsiCo.
Myles is a musician and model, and has been on television and runways from a young age.
Shareef is a rising basketball star who is currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2022 Summer League.
Amirah is a college athlete, playing basketball at Texas Southern University.
Meanwhile, Shaqir plays basketball as a forward at TSU.
Me’arah is still only in high school, but has offers from UCLA, TCU, Virginia, and Howard University.
It is interesting that three of his children chose basketball, despite being advised against it.
“When they were little, I told them, I don’t want another basketball player,” O'Neal said.