Shaquille O’Neal responded with a reflective message on Instagram following the release of his ex-wife Shaunie Henderson’s memoir, “UNDEFEATED: Changing the Rules and Winning on My Own Terms.”
In her book, Henderson, who was married to O’Neal from 2002 until their divorce in 2011, expressed doubts about her feelings during their relationship, writing, “Looking back, I don’t know that I was ever really in love with the man.”
Their marriage, which began in the late 90s, faced numerous challenges, including O’Neal’s admitted infidelities, which he discussed in his own 2011 memoir, “Shaq Uncut: My Story.” Henderson reveals in her memoir that her feelings were more about the life and family they built together rather than being in love with O’Neal himself.
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In response, O’Neal shared a somber post on Instagram, a black screen with the text, “I understand…I wouldn’t have been in love with me either. Wishing you all the best. All love, Shaq.” He captioned this post simply with, “Trust me I get it.”
Amidst this personal revelation, Shaq has been spotted with a new romantic interest, a 21-year-old, attracting significant attention online.
Shaq and his ex have four children together — sons Shareef and Shaqir, and daughters Amirah and Me’arah. Additionally, O’Neal has another daughter, Taahirah, from a previous relationship, and Henderson has a son, Myles, also from a prior relationship.
As this new chapter in his personal life unfolds, it remains to be seen how it will develop.