Shaquille O’Neal is best known for his basketball brilliance. He has built a career in the NBA doing the most extraordinary things on the court. The same can be said about his off-court reputation. A devoted and strict father to his children and a generous philanthropist to the people, the Big Diesel is incredible. A conversation with the founder of Hey Grill Hey, Susie Bulloch, reveals the lesser-known side of O’Neal.

O’Neal is a successful businessman with an impressive portfolio featuring the biggest deals and brands. He has put forth a lot of effort over the years to build his reputation. And his intention for his children is for them to do the same. His strict parenting style helps them work diligently to establish their reputation.

The Big Diesel is a deeply compassionate man

Stepping foot into the world of food, O’Neal has opened several restaurants and fast-food chains. One of those ventures is the Big Chicken Shaq in Las Vegas. To promote the opening of the restaurant he launched an eight-episode reality series.

On one of those episodes, he invited the founder of Hey Grill Hey, Susie Bulloch. The viewers watched in awe as O’Neal tried to cook the perfect turkey for Thanksgiving.

In a podcast, Susie Bulloch shared her experience of working with the big man. She began by praising him for his kindness and courtesy. She went on to add how surprised she was to see Shaq “man-handle” an entire turkey with one hand. As the conversation progress, we hear Susie’s husband Todd Bulloch reveal another interesting story about him.

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On FaceTime, Shaq had a lovely exchange with the producer’s children. He read a bedtime tale to the producer’s kids. As surprising as it may sound, let’s not forget this larger-than-life personality has never held himself back from helping other people.

Shaquille O’Neal is proud of his strict parenting style

O’Neal has four children with his ex-wife Shaunie O’Neal. He also has a daughter with his ex-girlfriend Arnetta Yardbourgh and a stepson from Shaunie’s previous marriage. He has often talked about how he is strict with his children. He wants them to be independent and not reliant on their father’s financial support.

Did this new revelation about O’Neal’s life surprise you? Do you agree with his strict parenting style? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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