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Shaquille O’Neal’s Ex-Wife Draws Heartfelt Admission From Coach Prime After His Wholesome Tribute To “Mims Daddy”

Published 09/05/2023, 2:06 AM EDT

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NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal is not the only member of his family who attracts attention. His ex-wife Shaunie often grabs the spotlight. A constant admirer of the NFL, Shaunie recently received a shout-out from none other than Coach Prime himself. She had earlier taken to her social media account to highlight an achievement of Colorado Buffaloes’ head coach Deion Sanders. Barely a few hours later, she received a heartfelt response from Coach Prime.

This is not an isolated incident where someone related to Shaq has found the spotlight. His youngest daughter has become a highly sought-after basketball prodigy. Meanwhile, fans keep a constant tab on the 4x NBA champion’s son’s recovery from heart surgery. The same goes for his exes as well.

Shaunie reacts to Deion Sanders’ social media tribute

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Just a few hours ago, Deion Sanders took to Instagram to share a video with his 3.6 Million followers. It highlighted the Buffaloes’ coach walking in the front, donning an eye-catching pair of cap and sunglasses, while his team walked behind him. From the coach to the players, everyone seemed to be ready for action.

While the clip itself was mesmerizing, Coach Prime wanted to draw the attention of the viewers to the song playing in the background. He said the song reminded him of his father, Mims Daddy Buck Sanders.

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The 2x Super Bowl champion wrote it helps the former player be grateful for his role as a father to two boys. He felt the adrenaline rising with the song and emphasized the need to “run out in the name of JESUS!”

 

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“#CoachPrime #DAD that’s my son @deionsandersjr saying use him God use him God use him while he’s filming. I love u son!!!” Sanders wrote in the caption. The post caught the attention of many people, including Shaquille O’Neal’s ex-wife Shaunie Henderson.

She took to the comments section and wrote: “Your relationship with these boys melts my heart!” The comment came to the observation of the former NFL star, who replied to the same by writing, “@iamshaunie my boys are why we’re here sis.”

Despite being divorced, Shaunie shares a close connection with her children herself. Therefore, she felt the need to praise such a heartfelt tribute. Shaunie’s praise for Deion Sanders’ ‘wholesome tribute’ comes days after she laid out a demand for Coach Prime.

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When Shaquille O’Neal’s ex-wife shared an eye-catching pic of Coach Prime

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Back on Saturday, the Colorado Buffaloes faced off against their opponents, the TCU Horned Frogs in the first game of the season. Marking Sanders’ debut as a coach with the team, anticipation was sky-high. The coach’s efforts paid off and his team secured a 45-42 win.

Shaq’s ex-wife took to Instagram to share an eye-catching picture of Coach Prime adorning a hoodie, a golden cross, and a pair of glasses. Alongside the picture, she wrote, “Congratulations @deionsanders @cubuffsfootball”. A side note accompanying the praise read, “Now all I need is another EPIC Coach post-interview so I can do another TikTok.

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Shaunie emphasizes her interest in the world of sports by bringing up the former Atlanta Falcons’ cornerback from time to time. With Deion Sanders securing this major win for his team, fans will have to wait and see whether his efforts will continue to hold in the long run.

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Ashmit is an NBA author at EssentiallySports. With a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, he carries a deep passion for writing and researching about basketball events around the world. Ashmit specializes in bringing captivating stories that provide in-depth coverage of teams, players, and significant events associated with the world of professional basketball.
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