NBA fans are going into a frenzy after a photograph of Shaquille O’Neal and a fitness model named Brittany Renner went viral. As some fans might be aware, Shaq is a father and has 6 children. However, he is no longer married after getting divorced from his ex-wife Shaunie Henderson.
Therefore, this has left a lot of room for fans and the media to gossip about the NBA legend’s current romantic life. Although we assumed that he was currently in a relationship, this photo seems to contradict that. Therefore, let us take a closer look at it and also understand how fans feel about this situation.
Is Shaquille O’Neal dating Brittany Renner?
That certainly seems to be the question on fans’ minds after a photo of Shaq walking alongside a much smaller Brittany Renner went viral. There was also a report from TMZ claiming that the two of them were seen having dinner together prior to the picture being taken and later circulated.
Shaq spotted with famous yoga instructor Brittany Renner 👀 pic.twitter.com/UXKXkx16gg
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) June 7, 2023
This might lead most people to conclude that both of them could potentially be in some kind of relationship. However, we should remember that Griner has been associated with multiple NBA players in the past. Therefore, being seen with her isn’t really a very good public look for him.
Yoga instructor? Is that what we’re calling her now?
— Jacoby (@JVCOBY) June 7, 2023
Moreover, it has also become common knowledge that Shaquille O’Neal was recently dating an actress called Annie Ilonzeh. We never found any reason to think that this relationship had come to an end and many assumed that they are still going strong, “Thought Shaq was married?”
Thought shaq was married???
— Darnell Jackson🥋🩺 (@boredtango69) June 7, 2023
SHAQ NOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/KA4SXySSZS
— De’Von Quick (@VonthaMeanace99) June 7, 2023
In any case, some fans are also making controversial jokes regarding how O’Neal is always spotted with tiny women, making his large stature seem all the more imposing in comparison.
Somehow not as bad as this… pic.twitter.com/6qYdG0UlVJ
— Juiced Bets🧃 (@OxJuiced) June 7, 2023
An anonymous source tried to dismiss the notion that Shaq and Brittany are seeing each other and claimed that they are just friends. However, that is quite an unlikely outcome considering that few people go out for fancy dinners without ulterior agenda in play.
Unfortunately, neither Shaq nor Renner were questioned by the media about this potential relationship. Perhaps, we should just respect their privacy and not make assumptions at the moment. If they do turn out to be in a relationship, we are bound to find out soon enough.