Shaquille O’Neal Responds To Ex-Wife Shaunie Saying She’s Unsure If She Loved NBA Legend

Shaquille O’Neal has responded to Shaunie O’Neal, after the previous Basketball Wives star revealed she’s not sure she ever actually cherished her legendary ex-hubby … saying he is guilty for her emotions.

Shaq does not disagree.

Shaunie — who was married to the NBA legend from 2002 to 2011 — opened up about their relationship in Undefeated: Altering the Guidelines and Successful On My Personal Phrases … saying the approach to life is what saved them collectively, not essentially love.

“Looking back, I don’t know that I was ever really in love with the man, but I was in love with the idea of being married to the man I had a family with,” Shaunie mentioned.

“I was in love with the idea of building a life together. I truly did enjoy spending time with him. [NBA] road trips allowed me to be with my husband and experience the NBA life for a little while.”

The exerp acquired lots of consideration … and Shaq even went to social media to reply.

“I understand,” the 52-year-old mentioned. “I wouldn’t have been in love with me either. Wishing you all the best. All love.”

Followers reacted to Shaq’s heartfelt assertion, together with son Shareef, one of many 4 youngsters he and Shaunie share.

“Love you, man! You saved my life,” Shareef mentioned. “Literally the most lovable and likable person on the planet.”

It is not the primary time Shaq has publicly taken accountability for the failing of their marriage … he advised Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor on The Pivot Podcast that he destroyed the connection.

Shaunie has since remarried, tying the knot with Keion Henderson in 2022 … and Shaq, who’s presently single, helps it.