The Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal loves to talk about his children at great lengths. O’Neal has been surprising his fans for quite some time with his unique parenting techniques. The millionaire had once famously proclaimed that he will allow his children to inherit his fortune only if they bring home a Master’s degree. Moreover, Shaq had also added that he loves his daughters a bit more than his sons. Adding to the interesting buzz around him and his daughters, the 4x-NBA champion had set some bizarre dating rules for them. Recently, DJ Diesel has made a hilarious confession about the dating rules he has set for his daughters and ‘Mom and Daughters’ cults.

Shaquille O’Neal knows quite a lot about dating and relationships, having dated a lot of popular women since his NBA days. Apparently, he made a rule that his daughters must not date someone until they complete college. The 7’1 giant recently revealed how the rules have really panned out with his daughters.

Shaquille O’Neal blames a secret club for his rules not working

The Lakers veteran once famously revealed in his appearance on The Ellen Show that his daughters are not allowed to date until they graduate from college. In his recent appearance on It’s Non-Negotiable podcast, O’Neal has once again emphasized his reasons for not allowing his daughters to see someone till a certain age.

Shaq told the hosts that he wants his daughters to not settle for less. The Big Diesel wants his daughters to set a high standard in choosing their partners. ” I am saying you have to, whatever your ideal man is, make sure he is that and more,” said O’Neal, elaborating on his message to his daughters.

When Shaq was asked if his daughters find it difficult to date someone due to the high standards he has set, Shaq said that his daughters keep their little secrets. Another host quickly asked DJ Diesel, how his dating rules have panned out for his daughters.

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“That was always my rule, I wanted them to you know be able to just at least get college degrees first. But you know, they have their little you know, Moms and daughters have their secret little cults,” said Shaquille O’Neal.

The Big Aristotle did not think twice to subtly decry the ‘mom and daughter’ clubs. The Big Fella has also hilariously held those ‘secret female cults’ responsible for contradicting his expectations.

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Shaquille O’Neal has three daughters- Taahirah, Amirah, and Me’arah. Shaq recently revealed on the same podcast that he has four wives, his three daughters and his mother. The Big Diesel explained that by calling these four ladies his wives, Shaq is simply underscoring his responsibility towards them. What is your take on O’Neal’s dating ban and its hilarious outcome?

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