“My dad had a twin brother – BELT” 7’0 Shaquille O’Neal never dared to disobey his stepfather


“My dad had a twin brother – BELT” 7’0 Shaquille O’Neal never dared to disobey his stepfather

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O’Neal, the most dominant force ever seen in the league’s history would have never even made it to the league if it wasn’t for his stepfather. As he himself has admitted that he would have ended up in jail if his father didn’t guide him towards the right path. Shaquille O’Neal today is one of the most successful men in sports history. He has also made it to the Hall of Fame and even today his records and potential are untouchable. As he was nothing but a different animal on the court right from the start.

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Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal wasn’t the one working hard and grinding every day by choice. As he wasn’t that motivated while growing up. But thanks to his stepfather, who dragged him down the right path and built the foundation of his greats and heroics on which he stands today as a legend. Shaquille O’Neal is very thankful and grateful to his dad today who turned out to be his best friend and advisor. But back in the days, the story wasn’t probably the same. As his dad has a twin brother which goes by the name of the belt, and it was often used on him.

Shaquille O’Neal in a years-old interview of his discussing how his dad disciplined him by physically harming him quoted: “He never hit me without cause, if it weren’t for him I’d be in prison right now because I was a wise guy, and I did the wrong things, and I was caught up with the wrong kids. I understand why he did it. I love him. I would never do it to my own kids.” Honestly, even we all have to thank the elder O’Neal as he is the guy that should be credited for the basketball greats of Big Diesel.

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Shaquille O’Neal chasing the bag

Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal has continued his domination off the court too while acquiring generational wealth. As in retirement, he became an analyst, musician and most importantly a businessman and a smart investor. The Big Guy during all these years has been a good investor and some of his great investments have been in Google, Loyal3, Apple, Papa John’s, Auntie Annie’s, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, Lyft, 24 Hour Fitness and several tech companies, start-ups and you name what.

In retirement where a lot of athletes go broke due to their spending habits. Shaquille O’Neal is one of the very few names who have earned more and spent more in retirement. As of 2022 he is listed with a net worth of $400 million and more, he has also made it to the list of Top 20 richest athletes ever and a major part of Shaq’s wealth comes from his off-court business decisions. And, there is a lot more to come as he isn’t done and is still out there chasing the bag.

We should also not forget that the Los Angeles Lakers superstar can get back into the league anytime soon. With a role in management, front office advisor or maybe the coaching staff. As he has all the elements to fill up all those places. Also, he already has a bag big enough to own a part of any franchise in the league.

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