Shaquille O'Neal's ex-wife Shaunie embraces 'motherhood' as daughter Me'Arah makes NCAA debut

Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal's ex-wife, Shaunie Henderson, must be overflowing with pride for her youngest children, Me'arah and Shaqir. Shaqir (Florida A&M Rattlers) and Me'arah (Florida Gators Women) played their season openers on Monday, respectively.

Shaqir transferred to Florida A&M earlier this year after two years at Texas Southern. Meanwhile, Me'arah made her collegiate career debut. Henderson shared a message for her two children on their season openers through an Instagram post.

In her post, Henderson shared a way to watch both her kids' games at the same time.

"The moments I wish I could split myself in half," Henderson wrote. "Both my babies game openers tonight. I'll be sitting in the stands watching one while holding my phone watching the other. MOTHERHOOD! I love every minute of it. Cheering for both at the same time!"

Aside from Shaqir and Me'arah, Shaquille O'Neal and Shaunie Henderson have one other kid pursuing basketball, Shareef O'Neal. Shareef played one season at UCLA before transferring to LSU, his father's alma mater.

Shareef had hopes of going pro but had an underwhelming college career. He averaged a combined 2.6 points and 3.0 rebounds for UCLA and LSU. He went undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Later, Shams Charania reported that Shareef signed a contract to play with the LA Lakers' Summer League team. However, he did not make the team's opening-day roster.

He then spent the 2022-23 season playing for the G-League Ignite, averaging 4.5 ppg and 1.7 rpg.

Earlier, Shareef signed with the Sacramento Kings. He will spend most of his time with their G-League affiliate, the Stockton Kings.

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How did Shaquille O'Neal and Shaunie Henderson's daughter Me'Arah do in her debut?

The Florida Gators played the Florida Atlantic Owls in their season opener. Shaquille O'Neal and Shaunie Henderson's daughter was one of the Gators' starters, and she played 20 minutes.

She attempted eight field goals in her debut and made two (1-for-7 from the 3-point line). She also went 2-for-2 from the free-throw line for seven total points. She also grabbed five rebounds and dished one assist. Aside from her contributions on offense, she did some work on defense, rejecting two shots.

Every other Gators starter scored in double-figures, led by senior Jeriah Warren, who registered 21 points, two blocks and one steal. Center Ra Shaya Kyle added 17 points and three blocks. Liv McGill had 14 points and Kenza Salgues finished with 11 points.

The Gators ended up winning by a landslide, coming away with a 28-point win (82-54). Me'Arah O'Neal and the Florida Gators's next game will be on Thursday against Florida A&M University.