Despite $400 Million Net Worth, Shaquille O’Neal Imparts Hard Work to His Kids

When we speak of NBA royalty, Shaquille O'Neal is a name constant for every NBA fan. With four NBA titles and 15 All-Star selections, Shaq is an icon by all standards with his on-court achievements. However, if we were to count the Big Aristotle's influence beyond the court, Shaq's business acumen is worth all praises. Of course, no one builds a $400 million worth of wealth all by themselves. Shaq has always valued his own hard work for reaching the stage where he is today.

Being the children of one of the richest persons in the planet, one might think Shaq's children might have it all. However, that's not the case. The Big Man, as a father, values hard work even for his children to claim a share of the pie from his financial empire.

Shaquille O'Neal expects a business pitch from his children for them to get a share of his wealth

Shaquille O'Neal has six children, all of whom who have been pampered and raised under the influence of immense wealth. However, Shaq isn't the one who would let his kids snack on free bread all the while. The 15x All-Star believes if his children ever needed even a minuscule share of his wealth for their own ventures, they might have to chart out a plan and present it to him.

Yes, Shaq wanted to be like any other investors, even while investing on his kids' businesses or ventures. In an appearance on the “Earn Your Leisure” podcast, Shaq spoke in detail about his kids and his way of parenting.

For Shaq, charting one's way to success, especially through academics, is of paramount importance. The Big Aristotle himself proudly boasts his four degrees and wants his children to reach similar levels of success.

Fortunately for Shaq, seems like his kids have understood his message quite well. Shaq's eldest daughter Taahirah graduated magna cum laude from Oglethorpe University in 2019 and is a communications associate analyst for PepsiCo. His step-son Myles O'Neal is a successful DJ, with whom even Shaq ventures out in exploring the world of EDM music. On the other hand, his four other children, Shaqir, Shareef, Me'arah and Amirah have all chosen to follow the footsteps of their dad into charting their way in the world of professional basketball.