Shaquille O’Neal Discusses Fumbling ‘Two Perfect Women’


Shaquille O’Neal lately took a second to acknowledge how he fumbled the bag with “two good girls” and the way he’s making an attempt to get his sons to be higher companions than he was.

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Shaq Says He Was “Doing Dumb Stuff” Throughout His Previous Relationships

The NBA icon spoke on the topic in the course of the first-ever episode of Monica‘s podcast, MoTalk.

Through the inaugural sit-down, the “Angel of Mine” singer requested Shaq, “While you consider the right girl for you, what does that seem like?”

Shaquille O’Neal admitted that he’s already had “two good girls,” although he in the end “messed it up.” Relating to the identities of those “two good girls,” Shaq revealed that they’re none apart from Arnetta Yardbourgh and Shaunie Henderson (previously O’Neal)—his oldest little one’s mom and ex-wife, respectively.

“My first one is my child mom, Arnetta. After which I met Shaunie—Shaunie was additionally a good girl, and I messed that up.”

Relating to how Shaq fumbled, he defined, “We have been all younger, and I used to be simply doing dumb stuff.” Notably, this sentiment echoes earlier statements he made about his failed marriage.

Nevertheless, he shared that his exes “forgave him,” and so they “have a very good relationship now.”

He reiterated, “I had two good girls, and I messed it up. Simply by being dumb.”

After Monica inquired if Shaq’s life-style performed a task in his poor selections, he proclaimed that he has “no excuses.”

“I come from a spot the place plenty of [men] make excuses. I’ve no excuses.”

Shaquille O’Neal Tells His Sons To All the time “Shield, Present, And Love”

On prime of proudly owning his function within the dissolution of his previous relationships, Shaq spoke on among the recommendation he offers his sons in regards to the matter.

“I inform my sons on a regular basis, ‘A person has three jobs in relation to a lady. Shield, present, and love.’”

He added that whereas “some males can solely supply two for no matter cause,” he goals to show his sons the best way to “supply all three.” The athlete additionally famous that he continues to step up and be there for his exes with “no matter they want.”

Then, Shaquille O’Neal proclaimed he was “pleased” that Shaunie remarried. Nonetheless, he declared that she’s “nonetheless [his] spouse,” as he was raised to at all times “shield, present, and love.”

“It’s simply how I used to be raised. You shield, you present, and you’re keen on your girl. We now have 5 youngsters collectively. She’s getting married to a different man. I’m not gonna simply [drop her].”

Take a look at Shaq’s commentary down beneath.