1 Year After Shaquille O’Neal’s Ex-Wife Remarried, Close Friend Gary Payton Poses with Her New Husband in Must See Photo

Shaquille O’Neal’s divorce from his ex-wife Shaunie Henderson has been one of the most talked about sagas in the hoops world over the years. Shaq has assumed responsibility for his divorce from his ex-wife on multiple occasions. Shaunie Henderson, on the other hand, has moved on and got married to Pastor Keion Henderson in a splendid ceremony last year. The couple has often revealed on social media how harmonious their married life has turned out to be. In a recent update from Shaunie, one of Shaq’s close friends could be seen posing with Keion and the entire family.

The friendship between Shaquille O’Neal and Gary Payton has its place in NBA folklore. From winning a ring as teammates to comfortably throwing jibes at each other, the duo has never ceased to enthrall hoops fans. NBA fans will be surprised to see Gary Payton spending a warm moment with Shaunie Henderson and her husband Keion.

Gary Payton takes a picture with Shaunie Henderson and her husband Keion Henderson

Ever since she got married to Keion Henderson, Shaunie Henderson has been actively participating in various events at the Lighthouse church. As it turns out, Keion and Shaunie were chosen as godparents for Gary Payton’s grandson’s baby dedication ceremony. Apart from the couple, Shaquille O’Neal’s children had also shown up for the occasion.

Shaunie Henderson, who regularly stuns her fans with updates from her daily life on social media, took to Instagram to post a reel of the latest gathering. “Baby Dedication for @jacobydeuce brought the whole family out! Today was perfect!!! Love my family!,” she captioned her reel. In the same video, Gary Payton could be seen posing with Shaunie and Keion Henderson, towards the very end. It seems like Gary Payton’s family and Shaquille O’Neal’s family came together and had a moment of mirth and warmth.

Though Shaq’s children could be seen enjoying the occasion with Shaunie Henderson and her husband, the Diesel was nowhere to be seen. Shaunie and Keion Henderson were also seen posing for a photo with their godson.

The splendid life of Shaunie Henderson

After getting married to Keion Henderson, Shaunie assumed the role of First Lady at the Lighthouse Church. The popular TV personality has earned the appreciation of quite a lot of fans with her new role. Besides, the couple never shy away from taking to Instagram with harmonious moments from their conjugal life.

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Though Shaunie’s marriage with Shaquille O’Neal has ended  on a sad note, the former celebrity couple happily co-parent their six children. Shaq has time and again revealed his regrets on the painful divorce. However, he and Shaunie are together through thick and thin when it comes to their children.

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