Shaquille O’Neal is one of the best players to ever play for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a person known for his presence both inside and outside of the court. The fans got to enjoy his magic with the ball on the court and he also tried to remain trendy outside the court. One such incident of Shaq’s off-the-court antics was regarding the admission of being a serial cheater in the light of the Ime Udoka scandal. However, another incident, in his words, comes close to this outrageous incident. The faking of having an affair with the famous tennis player Venus Williams in 2001.

Shaquille O’Neal and Venus Williams together gave an interview in an Oreo promotion in New York after 9 years of their alleged fake affair. The reporter found the both of them enjoying themselves and asked the two how they were feeling. Shaq revealed that he was ‘having a great time’ hanging out with Venus Williams. He was also found singing a tune that got complimented by the reporter. The reporter also asked Venus about which sport she got to enjoy more playing with Shaquille O’Neal, basketball or tennis.

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And Venus replied, ‘definitely basketball.’ Furthermore, the interviewer asked whether she would bring Shaq to her tennis court. In response, Venus expressed the wish of taking him, while fearing they wouldn’t be able to practice in real as the NBA Hall of Famer would  repeatedly crack jokes.

Both of them looked like they were enjoying their time during the promotion. And it seemed like Venus might have forgotten the past and accepted the apology of the Diesel.

Origin of the fake affair between Shaquille O’Neal and Venus Williams

Shaquille O’Neal in an appearance on Los Angeles’ Power 106-FM amidst the 2001 NBA Playoffs revealed something that surprised the tennis player. He stated that he has slept with Venus Williams. Soon, Venus Williams issued a statement regarding Shaq’s statement being false.

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She also claimed that she did not even know who Shaquille O’Neal was. And the matter escalated quickly when Venus Williams took offence. She went on to criticize the taste of the Hall of Famer, even if the statement was said as a joke.

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But Shaq quickly responded with an apology and claimed for the statement to be a joke. He also apologized, saying, “I am sorry, Venus.” Shaq may have masked his mistake by hiding under the gaberdine of  a ‘comic’.