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Shaquille O’Neal has always been vocal about supporting his children’s journeys in life. It brings a sense of fulfillment to him and his ex-wife Shaunie Henderson.  Witnessing her children thrive, the 49-year-old is brimming with pride. She recently shared a moment of her son channeling the dominance and prowess reminiscent of Shaq’s prime with her followers. 

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Shaunie Henderson is proud of her son Shaqir O’Neal

Beaming with happiness, Shaunie recently shared her joy over her youngest son, Shaqir’s impressive basketball skills. The proud mother of four took to social media to share an old clip of Shaqir dominating the game as he dunked a ball leaving his opponents eating his dust. While Shaunie is thrilled to see her baby boy work wonders on the court, we can’t help but notice how his skills reminded us of the Los Angeles Lakers legend. In the clip, Shaqir was seen instilling fear in his opponents with a jaw-dropping dunk that echoed O’Neal’s iconic style. How he hung off the rim and landed mirrored the exact way Shaq used to dunk his ball. The businesswoman shared the clip on her IG story and wrote, “Baby boy!!! Shaqiro’neall.”

Shaunie appreciated her daughter Me’Arah on her IG story as well. Both O’Neal and Shaunie emphasized that they never pressured their children into the sport, yet four of their kids exhibited innate athletic prowess.

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Shaunie O’Neal praised Me’Arah O’Neal

Witnessing their kids effortlessly dunking and scoring points indeed brings pride to the parents. Shaunie proudly shared a clip of Me’Arah’s game in her IG story. Here is the clip for you to watch.

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Shaunie once stated that Me’Arah was born with natural athletic abilities. She explained how the 17-year-old absorbed the game just by observing her brothers. In an interview, she said, “When I first saw Me’Arah dribble a basketball. I actually was kind of shocked because no one taught her. She just watched her brothers. It wasn’t even like she was a little girl that watched basketball on television.” She added, “She has a God-given athletic ability that is just not normal.”

Have you seen the O’Neal kids’ game? Do you think they will be able to carry on their father’s legacy? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

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Pritha Debroy works with the NFL Lifestyle Desk at EssentiallySports, where she explores the league beyond the sidelines and focuses on the cultural nuances of football. Bringing a fresh perspective shaped by her background in basketball lifestyle stories and cross-sport expertise, she highlights how NFL athletes build influence off the field. A graduate of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, our in-house initiative that trains writers under industry experts, Pritha specializes in long-form features and player-driven stories that capture the evolving identity of today’s NFL stars. Pritha combines her passion for storytelling with a thoughtful approach to sports culture and lifestyle. With strong communication skills and an eye for detail, she brings a distinctive voice to NFL journalism, delivering engaging and insightful content that resonates with readers.

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