Shaquille O’Neal’s Ex-Wife Shaunie and More Shower 18YO Daughter With Heartfelt Birthday Tribute

It’s a special day for Shaquille O’Neal‘s youngest child. Shaq and his ex-wife Shaunie Henderson’s daughter, Me’arah O’Neal, celebrated her 18th birthday on May 1. Me’arah’s mother and brothers took the occasion as an opportunity to share some heartfelt messages.

Shaunie Henderson posted a birthday video featuring highlights from her daughter’s games and some special moments she spent with her. “Everybody please help me wish my BABY GIRL @mearahoneal_ a VERY HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY! All this time has gone by way too fast. I am very proud of you & what you accomplished & have become in just 18 years,” read the caption to her IG post.

The caption further mentioned how Henderson has enjoyed every minute of Me’arah’s accomplishments. “I love you so much!.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!” it added. Meanwhile, Shaquille O’Neal’s youngest son also took to his official IG account to wish his sister well. He posted his childhood photo with Me’arah in his IG story with the caption “Happy Birthday to my little sis! @mearahoneal_”. 

The recently turned 18-year-old’s brother, Shareef O’Neal, also did not let the occasion pass without sharing a heartfelt message for his sister on her special day. “Happy 18th Birthday to my baby sister! I love you Mearski… Keep being great! Its crazy that you’re 18 now! I love you so much! I miss you! @mearahoneal_,” read the caption to his IG story. 

How has the last year been for Shaquille O’Neal’s youngest child?

The most important step in terms of career progression for Me’arah O’Neal last year was her commitment to the Florida Gators. According to ESPN, she chose the Gators over her father’s college team, the LSU Tigers. “I went on the Florida visit, and I had a feeling that’s where I belonged… And that I was going to be most successful if I went to go play at Florida,” she told ESPN. 

However, she said that the main reason for this move was Gators coach Kelly Rae Finley.“I felt like I connected with Coach Kelly more than I connected with any of the other schools that recruited me. She really cares about me not just on the court, but off the court. That’s important for me,” said Shaquille O’Neal’s youngest daughter. Apart from this, another major stepping stone for her this year has been her selection to play at the 2024 McDonald’s All-American Games. Now it is to be seen what this 18th year of her life brings for her.