SUMMARY
  • Maria Ozuna Teachey's PDA photo with Shaquille O'Neal stirs online controversy.
  • O'Neal denied being in viral photo, stating he is committed to someone else in life.
  • Later, the woman posted a video providing evidence of their time spent together.

In the world of celebrity gossip, drama often swirls faster than you can imagine. Recently, a viral photo seemingly featuring Shaquille O’Neal, caused quite a stir. It showed a woman named Maria Ozuna Teachey cozying up with a man who looked strikingly like the former NBA superstar.

Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O’Neal (Credits: X/@SHAQ)

Fans began to wonder: Could this be Shaq in a not-so-private moment? When O’Neal heard the rumors, he was ready to slam dunk any speculation. However, just when the 52-year-old thought he had it all under control, the influencer dropped another video, teasingly hinting that she was indeed by his side.

Shaquille O’Neal Denies the PDA Photo, But the Woman Has Undeniable Proof

Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O’Neal (Credits: X/@SHAQ)

According to TMZ, it all started when influencer Maria Ozuna Teachey posted the photo on Instagram with the cheeky caption, “Can y’all guess who(se) feet? #loveyou.” This got everyone talking online, and fans began making wild guesses about who the man could be.

Shaquille O’Neal quickly denied being the mystery man, saying, “Nope not the kid,” in a comment. But the story didn’t end there. When the 7-foot-1 NBA Hall of Famer found himself at the center of the PDA storm, he took to Instagram like a pro.

He turned the tables by posting a series of images with other women, claiming, “Is this my girlfriend too?” It was a classic Shaq move—using humor to deflect the spotlight. But here’s the twist: while he was busy defending himself, Teachey wasn’t just sitting on the sidelines. She had a game plan of her own.

She again shared a video that appeared to show her having quality time with the basketball legend. One video showed her lounging in Shaq’s hotel room, while another showed him taking a snooze on a couch. Check out the video here: 

It’s hard to say if O’Neal’s post will keep the rumor mill at bay. After all, love can get tricky, especially when it’s in the limelight.

Shaquille O’Neal’s Ex-Wife’s Take on Him

Shaquille O'Neal (Credits: X/@SHAQ)
Shaquille O’Neal (Credits: X/@SHAQ)

Adding another layer to this unfolding story is Shaquille O’Neal’s ex-wife, Shaunie Henderson. In her recent memoir, Undefeated, she shared candid thoughts about her marriage to Shaq. She even questioned whether she truly loved him (via People).

Shaq didn’t take the news lying down. He responded on Instagram with a thoughtful message: “I understand… I wouldn’t have been in love with me either.” 

It was a thoughtful moment that revealed a different side of Shaq. Henderson later explained that her words were misunderstood, saying the quote didn’t really show the whole story of their relationship.

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