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Despite $5000000 In Net Worth, a Petty $3500 Purchase Gave Nischelle Turner Sleepless Nights and a Scolding from Shaquille O’Neal

Published 01/21/2023, 1:30 PM EST

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The Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal has become a successful NBA analyst post his triumphant career. Having been featured on several shows, he emerged as a fan favorite through his humorous approach. Moreover, Shaq engaged in a weekly podcast show regularly alongside Nischelle Turner and Spice Adams. Along with the crew, the big man often invites his friends from a plethora of industries, sharing exciting incidents from his life during the show. Similarly, Shaq gave a piece of his mind to Turner over a petty purchase of $3500 even though her net worth stands at a hefty $5 Million.

Nischelle Turner regularly appears on Shaq’s ‘The Big Podcast’ and plays the crucial role of a co-host. Turner’s questions often bring out the best in the Big Aristotle. Shaq often shares the struggles he went through dealing with his son’s life-threatening surgery.

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Shaquille O’Neal gives a piece of mind to Nischelle Turner

In the recent episode of ‘The Big Podcast’, Jamal Crawford joined Nischelle Turner and Shaq for a candid chat. During the podcast, Shaq shared a moment from his past where Turner whined about buying $3500 worth of earrings despite being a millionaire. Earlier in the show, she asked Shaq’s opinion on buying a diamond necklace as she said, “Shaquille knows jewelry so I always ask the fella’s opinion.” Likewise, when she again brought up the topic of the diamond necklace, Shaq reminded her of a story from the past.

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Shaq narrated the story when Nischelle Turner had sleepless nights over her then-new $3500 earrings purchase. She repeatedly called the big man asking if she did the right thing by purchasing the jewelry. Shaq said, “I had to say bro you’re a millionaire relax $3500 like she called me every day.” Turner acknowledged Shaq, “He’s not lying.

Shaq makes a big Christmas purchase

Earlier in the show, Shaq revealed his recent jewelry expense during the Christmas season. When Turner asked Shaq’s opinion on her new necklace, the big man was reminded of his recent purchase and asked others to guess the amount he spent on the jewelry. Shaq said, “Just guess the price that I spent on Jewelry this Christmas.” While Crawford almost guessed the price when he said, “A million dollars”. Shaq nodded and revealed that he spend $770K on jewelry.

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Shahul Hameed is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He holds a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has previously worked as a contributor at an online news site. Shahul has always shared a keen interest in journalism, starting off as a reporter for his college news journal.
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