# @benzinga on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2024-09-24T16:34:21.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Benzinga | News That Moves (@benzinga) — https://gondola.cc/benzinga

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Shaquille O’Neal has made his position clear when it comes to his wealth and his children: they’re not rich – he is. In a podcast appearance in 2021, the former NBA superstar, who boasts a net worth of around $500 million, emphasized that his children will not simply inherit his fortune. Instead, they will have to earn their way in life, regardless of his financial success.

Shaq, one of the highest-paid athletes in history, is adamant about teaching his six children the importance of hard work. “My kids are older now. They’re kind of upset with me – not really upset, but they don’t understand,” Shaq explained. His message to them? “We ain’t rich. I’m rich.”

Rather than allowing his children to rely on his fortune, Shaq expects them to earn their success. “In order to get my cheese, you’ve got to present me with two degrees,” he’s famously said, making it clear that higher education is a requirement for anyone looking to access his wealth. This isn’t just about education for its own sake, though. Shaq views it as a tool for his children to develop independence and make their mark on the world. 

It’s not as simple as just getting a degree and receiving a handout from him. Shaq explains how it works once they earn their degrees, saying, “then if you want me to invest in one of your companies, you’re gonna have to present it. Boom, boom, boom. Bring it to me. I’ll let you know.”

Shaq distinguishes between his sons and daughters, noting that while his girls tend to be more ambitious and focused, his boys sometimes have a more relaxed attitude. “My boys, they’re a little bit more like, ‘We’ll figure it out.’ My girls, they’re way more independent,” Shaq shared. But his expectations for all his kids remain the same – hard work and education come first.

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