Who Is Shaq Married To Now

So, there I was, scrolling through my Instagram feed, when I stumbled upon a pic of Shaq at some glitzy event. I mean, the guy's a legend, right? Four NBA championships, 15 All-Star games, and let's not forget his iconic free-throw face. But I digress. As I'm checking out his snap, I notice something shiny on his ring finger. Now, I'm no detective, but I've seen enough rom-coms to know what that usually means. So, I thought to myself, "Self, it's high time we found out who Shaq's married to now."

Shaquille O'Neal: The Bachelor No More

Alright, let's rewind a bit. Shaq, or "The Big Aristotle" as he's sometimes known, has had quite the journey in the love department. He's been married before, to his college sweetheart, Shaunie Nelson. They tied the knot in 2002 and have five kids together. But, as we all know, not every fairytale has a happy ending. The couple called it quits in 2007, and Shaq's been single ever since. Well, until now, it seems.

Enter: Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander

Now, here's where things get interesting. Remember "Flavor of Love" on VH1? No? Well, neither do I, but apparently, Shaq does. Because he's been dating the show's winner, Nicole "Hoopz" Alexander, since 2014. Yes, you read that right. Shaq's been off the market for almost a decade, and we're just finding out now. Shame on us for not keeping up with our celebrity gossip, huh?

But let's talk about Hoopz for a sec. She's a reality TV star, model, and entrepreneur. She's also 12 years Shaq's junior, which, to be fair, is barely a blip on the radar when you're talking about a guy who's 7'1". They've been together for so long, it's almost like they're already married, right? Well, maybe not quite yet, but they certainly seem to be going strong.

So, Are They Married Yet?

Alright, let's cut to the chase. Is Shaq married to Hoopz? As of now, the answer is no. But here's the thing: they've been engaged since 2016. Yes, you heard that right. Shaq proposed to Hoopz on live TV during a taping of "Kocktails with Khloé." Now, that's a proposal story you don't forget.

So, why the holdup? Well, according to Shaq, they're just waiting for the right time. He's said in interviews that they want to make sure their kids are old enough to understand and be a part of the wedding. Plus, you know, planning a wedding when you're both super busy people can't be easy. But hey, at least we know they're serious about each other. Right?

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What We Know So Far

Alright, let's sum this up. Shaq and Hoopz have been together since 2014. They got engaged in 2016. They're still not married. But they're taking their time, and that's okay. After all, when you're a seven-foot-tall NBA legend, you can afford to take your time with things.

Now, I know what you're thinking. "But what about Shaq's kids? How do they feel about all this?" Well, according to Shaq, they love Hoopz. He's said that his kids think she's "cool" and that they get along great. So, that's a plus, right?

So there you have it, folks. The scoop on Shaq's love life. I know, I know, it's not exactly breaking news. But hey, we can't all be up-to-date on celebrity gossip, can we? Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some catching up to do. Until next time!