Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most successful men in sports, and it’s all thanks to the discipline he received from his stepfather!
There are many players who have come to the NBA and absolutely dominate it. The likes of Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan and LeBron James are the first that come to mind.
However, there was no one like Shaquille O’Neal. Diesel was an absolute monster who completely annihilated anyone who got in his way, literally.
That said, Shaq himself admits he wasn’t very motivated growing up. Fortunately, with the guidance of his stepfather, he was able to reach heights that he would never have been able to reach otherwise.
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He may be grateful now, but that wasn’t always the case for the big guy growing up. In fact, it was only because of the belt that he listened to his stepfather.
Shaquille O’Neal always listened to his stepfather, he was not going to want to meet his father’s twin ‘the belt’
We all know that Shaquille O’Neal is one of the best players in NBA history. Four NBA championships, one MVP, multiple All-Star and All-NBA team selections speak for themselves.
However, this wasn’t always the case for Shaq. The former No. 1 overall pick had a hard time growing up, especially with a stepfather who was very disciplinary.
In fact, Shaq himself admits that his father wouldn’t forgive the belt if he didn’t listen to him.
However, he later realized that it was because he heard that he got to where he is today.
It’s safe to say that The Big Aristotle is grateful for all the life lessons his father taught him growing up.
After all, it is what has made him one of the greats.
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