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I’m a master of hypnosis. I can make you believe anything,” stated Shaquille O’Neal once. But it seems his hypnosis didn’t work another time.As one of the most dominant players in NBA history, he earned four championship rings and left a legacy of power, skill, and charisma. Off the court, Shaq’s vibrant personality and romantic escapades have kept fans intrigued. From his high-profile marriage to Shaunie O’Neal to rumors of dalliances with celebrities, Shaq’s love life often shares the spotlight with his career. Now, a fresh twist in his romantic saga has fans buzzing, thanks to a viral moment involving his alleged girlfriend.

In September of this year, a picture, shared by a social media influencer named, Maria Ozuna Teachey went viral. In the viral photo, Teachey could be seen posing in front of a mirror and with the hands of a muscular man on her shoulders. Upon seeing the size of the muscular hands, fans were quick to speculate that it was of no one but Shaq. “Unapologetically us …. Can yall guess who feet?” read the caption of the now deleted post.

Despite the initial denial of Shaq, Teachey has made a new revelation. “He still talks to me and I still talk to him,” said the influencer through a recent live video on her Instagram. This update has reignited public interest, leading to speculation about the nature of their bond. Teachey’s admission suggests that their relationship, whether platonic or otherwise, is ongoing. Her candidness adds another layer to the narrative, keeping fans and media outlets invested in the story.

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Now if we look at the profession of Teachey, she is quite a well-established online influencer. She currently posts life updates on her Instagram account, however her old posts suggest that she used to do daily vlogs and product reviews If we look at her reach, she has over 225k followers on Instagram and also has a YouTube channel and a TikTok account.

As the story continues to evolve, fans are left to wonder about the true nature of Shaq and Maria’s connection Whether it’s a genuine friendship or something more, one thing is clear: Shaquille O’Neal’s magnetism extends far beyond the basketball court. However, did you know how Shaq denied the claims of Teachey?

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The seven-footer is no stranger to spotlight and he knows that. From his playful dance-offs on TV to his philanthropic gestures like buying groceries for strangers or donating to families in need, Shaq’s actions has always become viral the moment it was uploaded on the internet. So this time, when Teachey posted the mirror selfie, Shaq was quick to comment,”not the kid”, to divert all attention from him. However, the next incident forced O’Neal to take further steps.

Tecahey being the influencer that she is was not buying the constant denial of Shaq. She ultimately posted a video in which Big Diesel could be seen in a room with her and upon that sleeping on her couch. This further increased the speculation from the fans. However, Shaq was also ready with his answer.

The Los Angeles Lakers veteran, took to Instagram to post a compilation video in which he could be seen standing in the same pose with a lot of different women. “Is this my girlfriend too, trust me I’ll let yall know who my woman is, and by the way my woman name is Shaqirah,” wrote Shaq as the caption of the post.

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Moreover, it seems like Shaq posting that video was a good idea since there was no fuzz about this matter for two months until now. If we look at the seven-footer’s love life, after his divorce with Shaunie in 2011, he has been on dates with six women: Annie Ilonzeh, Laticia Rolle, Nicole Alexander, Laura Govan, Dominica Westling, and Karrine Steffans. (as per ‘Ranker’) In the end, whether shutting down gossip or sharing laughs with fans, he continues to captivate the world with his authenticity and charm. Do you think Shaq is still in a relationship with Maria? let us know.

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