3 Big Questions That Millionaire Shaquille O’Neal Asks to See if a Person Is Worthy of Being in His Life: “When I Bring a Person In, I Put Them Through the Test”

Published 08/09/2022, 8:45 PM EDT

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the biggest personalities in the world of sports. His journey to fame started as the most dominant entity in the NBA. From there, building a business tycoon has added to it. However, when not busy, the Big Diesel is a party animal. Even going as far as being a DJ, O’Neal still lives young. Likewise, many people try to get a piece of the Los Angeles Lakers legend. And he has certain tests to let people enter his life.

Shaq made a fortune as one of the best players of all time. Earning a massive $292 million in salary, the Big Diesel ranks among the richest. However, after retiring, Shaq wasn’t done with dominating. He chose the world of business as his next target. Now, the four-time NBA champion is worth around $400 million.

When it comes to anyone, Shaq has certain tests people need to pass to be a part of his circle.

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Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t let anyone enter without passing his tests

During his recent podcast, Shaq opened up about his personal life. For the Big Diesel, it is a game of tests. Being one of the richest NBA players, there is many who want a piece of the pie. And Shaq poses three questions to the people who want to enter his life.

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While answering questions from his fans, Shaq put light on his personal life. The Los Angeles Lakers legend needs to know the intention before going. He explained his stance, “I put them through the tests. My test is simple. What do you want, what do you need and what are you looking for.” Shaq further explained how there have been times people just want him to pay their bills.

While O’Neal has these tests, his biggest factor is what people like him for. The Big Aristotle disclosed how he wants his group to like him for being himself. While it goes both ways, Shaq has made the right choices. His most famous relationship was with Shaunie O’Neal. The pair were the mainstream couple in the late 1990s. The filmmaker is also the mother of four of Shaq’s children. However, it all fell apart in 2007. Years after the divorce, Shaquille O’Neal admitted his regrets.

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Hence, despite the fame, Shaquille O’Neal has had honest people enter his life thanks to his tests. What do you think of Shaq’s tests? Let us know in the comments below.

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Anuj Talwalkar is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He is a student studying at NM College in Mumbai, aspiring to pursue sports management to follow his love for sports. Anuj started following the NBA last year, and he loves to combine his passion for writing with his understanding of basketball.

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Veer Badani

3 Big Questions That Millionaire Shaquille O’Neal Asks to See if a Person Is Worthy of Being in His Life: “When I Bring a Person In, I Put Them Through the Test”

Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t let anyone enter without passing his tests

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