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LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Shaquille O’Neal (R) of the Los Angeles Lakers is congratulated by his father Philip Harrison (L) after the Lakers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 106-88 in Game Two of the NBA Western Conference first round play-offs at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA 26 April, 2001. O’Neal was the high scorer with 32 points as the Lakers take a 2-0 lead in the series. AFP PHOTO/ Vince BUCCI (Photo credit should read Vince Bucci/AFP via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES: Shaquille O’Neal (R) of the Los Angeles Lakers is congratulated by his father Philip Harrison (L) after the Lakers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 106-88 in Game Two of the NBA Western Conference first round play-offs at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA 26 April, 2001. O’Neal was the high scorer with 32 points as the Lakers take a 2-0 lead in the series. AFP PHOTO/ Vince BUCCI (Photo credit should read Vince Bucci/AFP via Getty Images)
Shaquille O’Neal established himself as a successful business tycoon after his retirement from NBA in 2011. The four-time NBA champ extended his greatness beyond the confinements of the court and build a $400 million empire for himself and his family. However, Shaq came from humble beginnings which made him understand the realities and the struggles of the world. The NBA Hall of Famer worked harder than most and made smart decisions, which helped him become wealthy in a short period of time. The Big Diesel once shared the mantra of his wealth creation while talking o a bunch of kids at a mall.
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Shaq was one of the best players to have blessed the NBA. His dominance of the court is still remembered after 11 years of his retirement. However, Shaq has extended his legacy to the business world. O’Neal is known to have put his parents on salary and gotten his family involved in the business. The Lakers legend has constantly emphasized the idea of giving back and changing lives.
Shaquille O’Neal offers priceless advice to kids
The Shaquille O’Neal foundation works tirelessly to raise money through charities and events to help out people in need. In addition, the Big Aristotle is a massive promoter of education and is often seen giving away precious gifts to people in need. Shaq also has managed to sell 150 million affordable shoes with his brilliant marketing skills.
However, the three-time Finals MVP was once spotted giving life-changing financial advice to young children at a mall. Shaquille O’Neal said, “Do you know how I made 900 million Dollars? By listening to mommy and daddy. Make sure you listen to your parents. I’m serious, I’m not playing.”
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Shaq was brought up by his loving parents who always taught him the value of things in life. Their teachings helped O’Neal realize the struggles of life and motivated him to work harder each day. O’Neal has invested in several successful brands like Papa John’s, Auntie Anne’s, Krispy Kreme, 24-hour Fitness, Car Washes, and Five Guys. He also got involved in Google and smart home tech company Ring, owned by Amazon.
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The NBA legend managed to give such crucial advice that could change the lives of anyone. He motivated young kids to learn from the experiences of their parents and rise beyond the horizons of struggles. His constant dedication and will to become better has helped Shaq secure a legacy for himself and his family.
