JERICKA DUNCAN:
00:00:32
Shaq, who has several law-enforcement titles himself, learned about Wilmore's quest to become an officer and wanted to know more. Oh man, because it's commendable that a kid wants to be a cop. I love cops.
JERICKA DUNCAN:
00:00:45
Back in September, Steve Hartman shared the story of how Wilmore was encouraged to pursue basketball his whole life because of his height. It was hard for me to share my dreams or the stuff I want to do growing up because it was well, you've just got to focus on basketball because it can make you millions. So if you got a phone call tomorrow, the NBA, million dollars, or stay here and be a cop in Texas? Stay here. You want to think about it? No. I'll stay here.
JERICKA DUNCAN:
00:01:14
But after completing the police academy, Wilmore fell short of passing the state exam by one point. So Shaq jumped in to help Wilmore rebound. He agreed to pay for Wilmore's expenses for the next five months so he can focus on the exam. I let him know that he had my full support. So I'm going to be on you, brother. Make sure you get it done. Yes, sir. All right, thank you. Shaquille O'Neal says he has a custom police car ready for Wilmore to use when he passes.
