Shaquille O’Neal, widely known as Shaq, is a former professional basketball player who has been in the public eye for several decades. His love life has been a topic of interest for many, with some high-profile relationships over the years.
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Shaq has admitted to using Tinder in the recent past in order to attract dates. Given his wealth and stature as an NBA legend, you’d hardly be surprised that he gets a lot of attention.
.@Shaq’s very brief time on Tinder… 😂 pic.twitter.com/w5ppwtgWZn
— Jimmy Kimmel Live (@JimmyKimmelLive) September 12, 2021
O’Neal was indeed married for a while during his playing days. However, his infidelity and lack of care for his relationships put paid to his only marriage so far.
Shaquille O’Neal was married to Shaunie Henderson for over 8 years
Shaq and Shaunie got married in 2002 and had four children together. However, their relationship was not without its challenges. In 2007, they filed for divorce but reconciled shortly thereafter. However, they ended up divorcing for good in 2011, and their split was highly publicized.
Despite the end of their marriage, Shaq and Shaunie have managed to maintain a positive relationship. They have both been open about the fact that they are committed to co-parenting their children and putting their needs first.
Shaq’s opening up on his divorce with Shaunie O’Neal, not just taking blame for the split, but also acknowledging the loneliness that followed when his then-estranged wife and kids left their family home. https://t.co/Zrk7I3Zglf
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) April 19, 2022
In fact, they have even appeared on a reality TV show together, “Shaunie’s Home Court,” which focuses on their blended family. In interviews, both Shaq and Shaunie have spoken about their desire to remain friendly and respectful towards each other, even after their divorce.
They have emphasized the importance of communication and putting their children’s needs first. They have also been supportive of each other’s new relationships.
Who is Shaq dating right now?
O’Neal has been linked with a few women ever since his split with Shaunie. It was rumored that he slept with Laura Govan (ex-NBA player Gilbert Arenas’ ex-wife).
He’s also been linked to Annie Ilonzeh (whom he did date in the past decade) and Nischelle Turner (his co-host on the Big Podcast). However, there is no confirmation about whether he is dating currently or not.
