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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 23: Former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal attends the unveiling of the Shaq Courts at the Doolittle Complex donated by Icy Hot and the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation in partnership with the city of Las Vegas on October 23, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Icy Hot)

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 23: Former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal attends the unveiling of the Shaq Courts at the Doolittle Complex donated by Icy Hot and the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation in partnership with the city of Las Vegas on October 23, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Icy Hot)
An epitome of success, Shaquille O’Neal has garnered success in every aspect of his life. However, his personal life took a toll when he and his ex-wife divorced in 2011. His and Arnetta’s relationship also ended badly. But, a legend in his own way, Shaq feels remorse for how his relationships turned out. Now, the four-time champion gets candid and reveals his feelings about his divorce, ex-wife Shaunie, and his hopes of finding love again.
It’s been over a year since Shaq’s ex-wife Shaunie married Keion Henderson. The Diesel, also known for speaking his mind, is finding himself amidst controversies, commenting on Shaunie and her decision. And he didn’t spare any details while linking his analogies to his own sport.
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Shaquille O’Neal’s ideal women
Recently, the Grammy award-winning hip-hop star Monica debuted on the radio with her talk show Motalk. And in the very first episode, we get to hear our beloved Shaq as a guest. The two friends had a free-wheeling conversation. During the episode, Shaq and Monica quickly dived deeper into the former’s relationships with his ex-girlfriend and his ex-wife.
In the early half of the episode, Monica asked Shaquille O’Neal, who, according to him, is the perfect, ideal woman. She further goes on to ask if he has seen someone like that already.
And without any hesitation, Shaquille O’Neal remarked he had two perfect women in his life. One is his ex-girlfriend, Arnetta Yardbourgh and the other is his ex-wife Shaunie.

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BURBANK, CA – JANUARY 13: Shaunie O’Neal and Shaquille O’Neal celebrate Shareef O’Neal’s 18th birthday party at West Coast Customs on January 13, 2018 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Cassy Athena/Getty Images)
The seven-footer remarked that he messed up both those relationships because he was being “dumb.” This, however, is not the first time that Shaquille O’Neal sadly spoke about ending his relationship with Shaunie.
Shaquille O’Neal sheds light on his ex-wife’s husband with an interesting analogy
Speaking of Shaunie, Shaq told Monica he expects Shaunie’s new husband to treat her the way she’s supposed to be treated.
The Big Man also adds that he still loves her, and will continue to protect her and provide for her. He says, “Whatever she[Shaunie] needs, whatever the babies need, I am gonna be there forever,” said Shaquille O’Neal.
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He further says, “I’m always there for them. They want to get married and you know find people better than me. I understand that, I accept that. Because it is what we call in my sport a turnover. You’re gonna turn the ball over so you can score and you give another person an opportunity to score, maybe they can score better. I wish her nothing but the best.”
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We can only hope Shaq finds some peace in his heart. What do you think of the legend and his separations? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.
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