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Shaquille O’Neal Sponsors 7-Foot-3 Kemah Recruit After 1-Point Exam Miss

O’Neal’s pledge lets the 7-foot-3 recruit focus on retaking Texas’ licensing exam after a one-point shortfall.

Overview

  • Shaquille O’Neal met Jordan Wilmore in the Houston area and offered to cover his living and academy expenses for five months.
  • O’Neal said he plans to donate a Chevy Tahoe for Wilmore to use as a patrol-capable vehicle.
  • Wilmore completed Kemah’s police academy in 2025 but missed the state licensing exam by one point.
  • The 24-year-old Memphis native and former college and overseas basketball player is expected to restart academy training in January.
  • Kemah Police Chief Raymond Garivey said O’Neal will mentor Wilmore so he can concentrate solely on passing the test.