NOLA.com Update: Shaquille O'Neal says he was only joking that LSU 'paid very well' -- just being 'the life of the party' The Advocate Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING -- LSU basketball and NBA great Shaquille O'Neal waves to in the first half of the LSU-Auburn football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015 in Baton Rouge. Shaq says LSU 'paid me very well,' wants his son to play for TigersNOLA.com Shaq was joking about getting paid while playing at LSU. We think.Washington Post Shaq Joked About How Much He Got Paid to Play For LSUThe Big Lead CBSSports.com -For The Win -Sports Illustrated all 33 news articles ยป Continue reading...