Shaquille O’Neal often finds himself in the spotlight for his controversial statements, and it seems he enjoys the attention. Recently, his objectifying comment about Angel Reese went viral. Now, he’s back in the headlines with some unconventional advice on cheating—a topic that ties back to his own past with ex-wife Shaunie Henderson.
Shaunie Henderson had a strong stance on infidelity in her memoir and recent comments, contrasting sharply with Shaquille O’Neal’s laid-back take on relationships. On The Big Podcast, a fan asked Shaq for advice after catching his wife kissing a female coworker.
Shaq’s response was plain and simple. He said, “I’m going to be happy. I’mma be happy…But… you act like you ain’t even never seen it.” This laid-back approach starkly contrasts with the views of his ex-wife, Shaunie Henderson, who has been vocal about her strong stance against infidelity.
He explained that if it was a woman, he’d brush it off as a fantasy; if it was a man, it would lead to questions and arguments. Shaq’s approach is the opposite of Shaunie’s, who didn’t ignore his cheating and ended their marriage because of it.
Shaquille O’Neal’s daughter takes first steps in college basketball
Shaquille O’Neal’s youngest daughter, Me’Arah, has officially launched her college basketball journey with the Florida Gators. Choosing Florida over her dad’s alma mater, LSU, the 6-foot-4 forward debuted in a thrilling 85-46 win against Flagler College. She shared game photos on Instagram, where her mom, Shaunie, proudly commented, “My baby girl!! 😍😍😍.”
Shaq has always been quite outspoken about how much he admires Me’Arah’s talent. In his 2016 Hall of Fame speech, he even suggested she could be the greatest women’s player someday, saying, “I don’t like to put pressure on my babies, but.. if she continues, Me’arah will be the best women’s basketball player ever.” His belief in her talent has been strong since she was just 10 years old.”
