Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal‘s ex-wife Shaunie has been living life to the fullest these days. Recently the Basketball Wives star had stunned her daughters by hosting a splendid Mother’s Day event. Besides, being the First Lady at the Light House Church, Shaunie partakes in many events organized by the church. Recently, during the christening of a 54-year-old NBA legend’s grandson, Shaunie and her husband Keion Henderson had solemnized the occasion as the godmother and godfather, respectively.

Fans got a chance to glimpse Shaunie’s role at the baptism as she shared photos and videos from the christening ceremony. Now, Shaquille O’Neal’s ex-wife has doted on her lesser known relationship with her godson.

Shaquille O’Neal’s ex-wife Shaunie’s lesser known relationship

Three weeks back, NBA legend Gary Payton’s grandson Jacoby Deuce Childs was christened. The honors of being the godparents were bestowed upon Shaunie and Keion Henderson. Moments after the ceremony, Shaunie took to Instagram with pictures and videos of the day. Shaquille O’Neal’s close friend, Gary Payton, was seen posing with Shaunie and Keion during the occasion. Besides, both Shaunie and Keion Henderson held their godson and posed for pictures.

Shaunie’s recent Instagram update shows how close she and her godson Jacoby Deuce Childs are. Shaunie has shared a video posted by the young Jacoby Deuce as her story. In the video, Payton’s grandson could be seen tying Shaunie’s shoes. On the video, it has been written, “helping Loli.” “When your godson volunteers to tie your shoes, he really loves you,” Shaunie wrote on her story.

Jacoby’s christening was a big day for godmother Shaunie, not just because she was the godmother, but the day interestingly turned into a family reunion.

When Shaunie became the godmother

The christening of Gary Payton’s grandson will remain a great memory for both Shaunie and Keion Henderson. During the day, Pastor Keion Henderson baptized 11 babies at the Light House Church. Apart from Payton’s family, members from the O’Neal household also came to solemnize the occasion. All of Shaquille O’Neal’s sons and daughters joined the Payton family and the Hendersons.

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Shaq’s kids were seen posing for photos. Moreover, they couldn’t contain their happiness when Shaunie played the godmother’s role that day. The christening indeed turned into a family reunion. However, the DJ Diesel, Shaquille O’Neal, was not seen in any of the pictures or videos of the baptism. Now that Shaunie has revealed how close she is with her godson, fans will undoubtedly be keeping their eyes on her IG updates. Fans might see more cute moments from the godmother and the godson.

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