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NBA Legend Shaq's Daughter Breaks Silence On Dad's Career, Defying Family Expectations: 'It's A No Go For Me'

Bibhu Pattnaik
November 17, 2024

In a departure from her family’s sports-oriented legacy, Taahirah O’Neal, the eldest daughter of basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, has chosen to pursue a different career path and lifestyle.

What Happened: Taahirah O’Neal has not shown any interest in sports, unlike her siblings Shareef, Shaqir, Me’arah, and Amirah, who have all followed their father’s path into basketball. Taahirah has instead chosen a different path.

Earlier this year, Taahirah relocated to Georgia from Texas, where she had been employed as a communications associate analyst for PepsiCo.

During a recent conversation with her cousin Marcus, she expressed her disinterest in sports, responding to his enthusiasm about a basketball event with indifference.

As reported by Essentiallysports, Taahirah’s primary passion lies in nature and running a farm in Georgia, a passion she frequently shares on her Instagram posts.

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She has also made it clear that she has no intention of dating athletes, stating, “No offense to athletes but I was raised by, raised with athletes. It's a no go for me.”

Earlier this year, during a podcast, she stated, as quoted by the sports outlet, "I have like the utmost respect for athletes. where I am in my life especially growing up the way that I did I don't want that for myself. I need your time. I really don't want to go toe-to-toe with someone's schedule." 

Taahirah, a 2019 graduate of Oglethorpe University, has always maintained a strong bond with her mother, Arnetta Yardbourgh, despite her parents’ separation.

Her father, Shaquille O’Neal, has also expressed pride in her independence and ambitions.

Why It Matters: Taahirah’s decision to break away from her family’s sports legacy is a testament to her individuality and independence.

Her choice of a different career path, her passion for nature and farming, and her decision not to date athletes, all highlight her determination to forge her own path.

This story serves as a reminder that even in families with a strong legacy in a particular field, individual members can and do choose their own unique paths.

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