The “Inside the NBA” host is also known for his heart of gold and helping out regular working people over the years. He’s purchased cars, engagement rings, paid bills and mortgages and even gave Reebok their money back so he could launch his own affordable shoe company. The retired Los Angeles Laker further explained that money shouldn’t make you feel better than someone else and it delivers a false perception.
“I came from nothing. But, just because I made it doesn’t mean I’m bigger than you, smarter than you — just because I have more money doesn’t mean I’m better than you. I’ve never been that way and I never will be that way. So I don’t want to be in that category of people. When they talk about Shaq, what do you say? ‘He’s a nice guy.’ Because what else can you be? You’re either nice or you’re the A-word, and I definitely won’t be looked at as the A-word. I want people to say, ‘Bro, he’s nice. He didn’t have an entourage. His people didn’t take my phone because I took a picture and threw it,’ ” O’Neal said.
