Shaq Reacts to Ex Shaunie Henderson Saying She Never Never Loved Him

Shaquille O’neal has responded to his ex-wife’s declaration that she’s not sure if she ever loved her.

In an Instagram post Wednesday morning, the NBA superstar addressed the revelations from Shauni Henderson’s new book, including the admission that looking back on his marriage, he doesn’t believe he ever found true love with the 52-year-old former basketball player. happened.

Following news of Henderson’s attention-grabbing statements, Shayk himself responded to his ex-wife’s words by posting a short message on his Instagram grid.

“I understand… even I don’t love me,” the athlete and philanthropist wrote.

She added, “Wishing you all the best… ❤️. Love to all. Shake.”

This situation arises from a recently released excerpt from Henderson’s new book, Undefeated: Changing the Rules and Winning on Your Own TermsIn which she says that she questions her love for her ex.

“Looking back, I don’t know that I ever really loved the man, but I loved the idea of ​​marrying a man with whom I had a family,” writes Henderson, 49. Summary, “I loved the idea of ​​having a life together. I really enjoyed spending time with him. [NBA] Road trips gave me a chance to be with my husband and experience NBA life for a while.”

A source close to Shayk tells ET: “Shayk knew Shaunni was writing the book and supported it, but he hasn’t read it. Shayk believes Shaunni is allowed to tell her story And he understands that he was not the ideal husband, but he loved her and their family.

The source added, “He takes responsibility for the end of his marriage and has had plenty of time to work on himself and move on. He believes Shaunni is a great mother to his children and she will always be there for him.” Want him to be happy. He won’t have that.” Saying nothing bad about him and wishing him well.”

The couple first met in 1999 and got married in 2002. During their nine-year marriage, they welcomed four children together, one of whom also commented on Shaq’s related post.

“Truly the sweetest and most loved person on the planet,” said Sharif, 24. eldest among his brothers – responded to.

Sharif also reportedly commented, “Love you man! You saved my life,” referencing him. 2023 heart surgery,

Apart from his relatives, Shaik also received support from some of his famous friends Kate Beckinsale And kenya barris In the comments of his post.

“Class act,” wrote black-ish Producer, 49.

Beckinsale, 50, shared, “Hey now. We’ve all had a sociopathic ex. I’ve got you – do I want to drag you over and snatch a wig or two? I…love you, man.”

at Last spoke to Shake in January To discuss Shaq’s Fun House, a party he held in Las Vegas during Super Bowl weekend. Previously, the NBA center spoke with ET in August about his dramatic weight loss and his goals to become a healthier person overall.

“I’m probably gonna get between 315 and 330,” Shaq said when talking about his weight loss goals. previously sat down with ET To talk about his transformative approach to nutrition.

“I didn’t know what the difference was between carbs and protein, at 50 I never knew. So, he was saying you can’t do this, you can’t do that, more vegetables, my iron Less. And once I started changing some of those things, it became less,” he shared.

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