11 NBA players who had controversial relationships

#2 Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O'Neal admitted that he was "serial cheater."

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has admitted on a few occasions that he was a serial cheater. He also wrote about it on his book, "Shaq Uncut: My Story." His infidelity was the reason why his former wife and kids left him.

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One of the NBA's most likable personalities reiterated he was a "serial cheater" in his podcast.

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Shaq blamed only himself for why his marriage with Shaunie Henderson failed. O’Neal also refused to criticize former Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka about his alleged misconduct as he didn't want to be labeled a hypocrite.

#1 Michael Jordan

Juanita Vanoy found out that his former husband, Michael Jordan, basketball's biggest star, cheated on her with at least six different women.

Michael Jordan, the NBA legend, was married to Juanita Vanoy for 17 years. His former wife filed for divorce in 2002, citing irreconcilable differences.

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Vanoy hired a private PI to check on “His Airness.” As per the investigation, Jordan had allegedly cheated on his erstwhile wife with at least six different women.

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