Shaquille O’Neal’s Former $2.75 Million Mansion, That Haunted Ex Shaunie, Makes News With Uncertain Fate

“Looking back, I don’t know that I was ever really in love with the man.” These words from Shaunie Henderson’s memoir spread like wildfire last year. It was her book, where she quoted her experience. But had to face a lot of trolls with his statement. But even Shaquille O’Neal came in support of his ex-wife with a cryptic post. Even though they split amicably and co-parent their children, there are some traumas in the book that will always be there.

One such was during time was when Shaq found a new home with the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the move, something changed in the 4x NBA champion as per Henderson. “But when we got there, Shaquille asked us to stay in Orlando while he rented a house in Cleveland and got settled.” The Big Aristotle asked his family to stay in the Orlando mansion while he stayed alone in Cleveland. Shaunie called the situation “very strange” in her book. Her nightmares came true during the opening day, tip-off.

“I arrived at the house Shaquille had rented and was greeted by the housekeeper… who led me and the kids to the guest rooms. She kept saying, “The missus will be back soon,” and immediately I knew what was going on. This very kind housekeeper had met some other woman and been told that she was the lady of the house. I’m pretty sure she thought I was either a family member traveling with her kids or the nanny. I had come full circle; now I was Mary Poppins!” At that point, the couple was trying to get back, but Shaunie Henderson realized it was the point of no return.

“There was no conversation about what had happened with the housekeeper. When the kids and I got home on October 28, I called Shaquille and told him we were not moving to Cleveland.” It was the final straw that broke her trust. “That was it. That was the final straw. I hated my house. I hated the cars, I hated my bed, I hated my life…” Even Shaquille O’Neal has never denied stepping out of marriage boundaries.

“I was a serial cheater,” said Shaq. The mansion that Shaunie Henderson mentioned in her memoir is now up for sale. A 12,000-square-foot residence, located in the exclusive Glencairn Forest neighborhood between Cleveland and Akron. Now it is available for $2.75 million and was originally built in 2008. Reportedly, the 4x NBA champion paid $16,000 a month at the time.

Shaquille O’Neal accepted his cheating and supported his ex-wife

Interestingly, Shaq’s views on infidelity have evolved since his divorce from Shaunie in 2011. After their split, they had a heart-to-heart conversation, where Shaq finally admitted why he’d been unfaithful. According to Shaunie, it was an honest and much-needed talk that brought her closure. “What’s crazy is that cheating was an ego boost,” Shaq confessed during that conversation.

May 28, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Shaquille O’Neal watches the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves in game four of the western conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

He acknowledged that it wasn’t about love or even attraction—it was about seeing if he could get away with it. The Lakers legend shared a post on Instagram after Shaunie Henderson’s memoir claims. “I understand… I wouldn’t have been in love with me either.” He ended the post on a bittersweet note, wishing her the best and signing off with, “All love, Shaq.”

Even in an episode of his podcast, Shaquille O’Neal acknowledged cheating issues in the past. Shaq admitted that his own actions almost cost him his family. That’s why the former couple is currently on amicable terms. And have taken turns in order to raise their kids.

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