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Who doesn’t love Shaquille O’Neal? The NBA legend is one of the jolliest personalities in the world of sports and he is a fan favorite. Moreover, fans eagerly wait for his jokes and pranks on ‘Inside the NBA’.

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Another venture loved by fans worldwide is Shaq’s podcast. Along with two other guests, Shaq regularly posts his podcasts in order to keep his fans updated. In the latest episode of The Big Podcast with Shaq, the 4 time NBA champion invited one of his oldest friends, Dennis Scott.

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Interestingly enough, Shaq revealed Scott was the man who tutored him while O’Neal was still young. Shaq said, “Listen, I had one high school girlfriend, two college girlfriends, and I wasn’t experienced in the game. Dennis Scott tutored me and I got my bachelor’s, then I got my master’s and my doctorate and then I went to start my own university.”

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Safe to say, Dennis Scott tutored Shaq well. He has dated multiple women, especially after getting a divorce from his ex-wife, Shaunie.

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Who is Shaquille O’Neal dating currently?

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most recognizable faces in the world of sports. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has 4 NBA titles to his name alongside various other individual accolades. Moreover, he has tasted success in the world of business as well.

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Shaq married his long-time girlfriend, Shaunie Nelson in 2002 when he was one of the biggest stars in the league. However, their marriage did not pass the test of time. The two filed for a divorce in 2009 and their split was made official in 2011.

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Since then, Shaq has dated multiple women. He most famously dated actress Laticia Rolle from 2014 to 2018. Previously, he had a relationship with Nicole “Hoopz” Alexander from 2010 to 2012. She is best known for her role in the VH1 reality show, Flavors of Love and I Love Money.

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Despite dating multiple women after his divorce, Shaunie remains the only woman Shaq has ever been married to. On the other hand, Shaunie recently tied the knot with Keion Henderson.

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What is your favorite memory of Shaquille O’Neal? Let us know in the comments down below.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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