[shaq]Christian Petersen/Getty * SHAQUILLE O'NEAL SAID HIS FATHER'S ADVICE TO MAKE HIM STAY IN COLLEGE HELPED CHANGE HIS CAREER. * O'NEAL SAID HE WANTED TO LEAVE LSU AFTER ONE YEAR, BUT HIS FATHER TOLD HIM, "YOU BEEN BROKE FOR 18 YEARS, YOU CAN BE BROKE FOR 19 YEARS." * O'NEAL SAID HE WAS NOT READY TO MAKE A LOT OF MONEY, SO HE STAYED IN SCHOOL. * O'NEAL SAID HE STILL HIT STUMBLING BLOCKS WITH HIS MONEY, BUT THAT HE WAS BETTER OFF FOR STAYING IN SCHOOL. * FOLLOW ALL OF BUSINESS INSIDER'S 2019 NBA ALL-STAR COVERAGE HERE > Shaquille O'Neal's father gave him financial and educational advice through "one of the greatest quotes ever." Speaking at Turner Sports' media availability from the NBA All-Star Weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina, O'Neal said if he had a do-over, he still wouldn't be a one-and-done college player. O'Neal stayed at LSU for three years, leaving in 1992 for the NBA Draft.SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDERNOW WATCH: Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen have a combined net worth of $580 million. Here's how the power couple makes and spends their money. SEE ALSO: * Shaquille O'Neal says he would be like the 'Greek Freak' and average 40 points per game if he played in the NBA today * The 26 most mesmerizing photos from NBA Slam Dunk contests * Photos of what this year's NBA All-Stars looked like when their careers started
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