Here's What Shaq Tells His Kids About Being ‘Rich’

I'll never forget the a major lesson my dad gave me on the difference between my parents and we kids. In Jr high, for some reason the topic of how much our parents made/were worth was a topic of convo at the lunch table. When it got to me I honestly had no clue or even a guess as we never talked about it at home. I naively asked my dad at dinner, and he just said "Son that's between your mom and I, God, and unfortunately the IRS." Later on he would teach me the importance of never asking a man how much he's worth or in general about his finances. Or even telling me about ones own finances. Drives me nuts when people feel it's a topic of convo to ask people or know how much they spent on things or how much people make. No one's business imo.

I read all of the comments here and while some make great points (others not so much), not one mentioned his mother and father who he consistently gives credit to for his determination and upbringing. Kudos to that military discipline.

Did anybody else ever see the episode of family fued where they ask name something that it would be hard to teach shaq to do and the white lady said to read? Cant believe that has never made it to youtube

Read a cool story about a local oilman a few weeks back. Someone was going around to get donations and they went to his son first and his son wanted to one up the dad and gave a large amount. When the person collecting donations went to the dad and asked if he would beat his soms donation the dad said let me tell you the difference between my son and I…. I dont have a rich daddy.

Love Shaq but his boys are wearing sweatshirts that cost like $1k in that picture, not to mention the who knows how much money worth of bling. I don't think Shaq is really depriving his goods of the rich and famous lifestyle.

Shaq became a millionaire simply because he grew very large. It’s not really that impressive if you think about it.

I agree with everything he said,,, but pro athletes, make an unbelievable money... 200 million dollar contracts some of them are getting for 5 years. That's not hard work....that's talent and timing....with the blessing of the united states paying money for entertainment. You have to born with certain gifts

Why does Shaq assume that his kids are smart enough to become doctors and lawyers and hedge fund managers? He made his money dunking a ball in a hoop.

Hopefully the next generation of black kids will be taught the difference between earning money and being exploited. It's ok to say no to keep your self worth. Shaq post retirement has plugged every consumer [shite] product under the sun and has looked foolish. tmz.com/2016/05/31/shaq-aisha-tyler/

Shaq seems like the most grounded and likeable guy on the planet.

SHAQ for President 2024

When kids are taught to earn everything they receive is when they become productive, high character adults. Millenials and Zs have been raised to be spoiled brats, so props to Shaq for breaking that trend and doing right by his kids. They will grow up to be great people.

SHaq's a national treasure.