O\u2019Neal, 53, is helping former professional basketball player Jordan Wilmore complete his lifelong dream of becoming the tallest police officer in Texas.<\/a> O\u2019Neal and Wilmore have more in common than being former basketball players; they are both over seven feet tall.\u00a0<\/p>\n O\u2019Neal, who stands at seven-foot one, is actually shorter than Wilmore, who is seven-foot three.\u00a0<\/p>\n CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM<\/a><\/p>\n Shaquille O’Neal and Jordan Wilmore pose with members of Kemah police department in Kemah, Texas, on Dec. 28, 2025.\u00a0 (EyeCandyMedia)<\/p>\n Wilmore was hoping to become a police officer in Kemah, Texas, but recently failed the state peace officer exam. Wilmore scored a 69, falling one point shy of the requisite 70 needed to pass, but plans to take it again.<\/p>\n “At first I was down, but I thought, you know, I\u2019m still young. You fail, you get right back up. Can\u2019t be too quick to quit,” Wilmore said, according to KHOU.<\/a><\/p>\n Police Chief Raymond Garivey praised Wilmore\u2019s determination.<\/p>\n SUNS GUARD’S CELEBRATION WITH TEAMMATE COSTS HIM $25K AFTER DROPPING F-BOMB DURING LIVE TV INTERVIEW<\/a><\/p>\n Shaquille O’Neal holds badge with aspiring police Jordan Wilmore in the background in Kemah, Texas, on Dec. 28, 2025.\u00a0 (EyeCandyMedia)<\/p>\n “In my 34-year career, I\u2019ve seen others fail, but I also see others give up. Once they\u2019re done, they\u2019re done. That\u2019s not the case here. He wants to serve,” Garivey said, according to KHOU.<\/p>\n O\u2019Neal heard about Wilmore\u2019s attempt to become a police officer and reached out, agreeing to sponsor his next attempt at the police academy. The 15-time All-Star<\/a> will also have a custom-made car ready for Wilmore, to fit his large frame, when he passes the exam.\u00a0<\/p>\n “I\u2019m really thankful for him helping me out and being there, and being a mentor for helping me through this,” Wilmore said.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP<\/a><\/p>\n Shaquille O’Neal with aspiring police Jordan Wilmore in Kemah, Texas, on Dec. 28, 2025.\u00a0 (EyeCandyMedia)<\/p>\n O\u2019Neal is a certified peace officer himself and knows the process.\u00a0<\/p>\n “It actually took me five to seven years to graduate from the LA Sheriff\u2019s Academy. I wanted to just let him know he\u2019s got my full support. I\u2019m going to be on you, brother, make sure you get it done,” O\u2019Neal said, according to KHOU.<\/p>\n Follow Fox News Digital\u2019s sports coverage on X<\/a>, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ryan Canfield is a digital production assistant for Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n![\"Shaquille](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/shaq-poses-for-photo-texas-police.jpg\")
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