Overview
- O’Neal met Jordan Wilmore in Kemah and committed to sponsor his return to training, urging him to focus solely on passing the state exam.
- Reports say the support spans five to six months, covering living expenses and academy costs so Wilmore can prepare for certification.
- The NBA Hall of Famer also plans to supply a larger patrol vehicle for Wilmore, reported as a Chevy Tahoe or a custom build, once he qualifies.
- Kemah police expect Wilmore to re-enter the academy in January while they address uniform sizing and cramped cruiser space for his height.
- Wilmore, 24, completed the local academy but scored 69 on the state test that requires 70, and he previously played college and overseas basketball.