The 46-year-old TV personality, who was previously married to NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, becomes engaged to her now-fiance after dating for nearly two years.
- November 17, 2021
AceShowbiz - Shaunie O'Neal is set to walk down the aisle once again. Having gotten engaged to Pastor Keion Henderson after nearly two years of dating, the ex-wife of Shaquille O'Neal gushed about the "magical" proposal.
Keion popped the big question to the "Basketball Wives" star on November 11. In a statement to PEOPLE, the TV personality said, "This was one of the most magical and special days of my life, being someone that had never officially been proposed to - like no down on one knee and asked 'will you marry me' moment."
"And honestly I'm the person that thought I would never in my lifetime experience a love like this. Everything about that night was incredibly amazing," Shaunie marveled. "I wouldn't change a single thing. As a matter of fact, I wish I could experience it over and over again."
Shaunie went on to rave over Keion, who "is an extraordinary man of God." She added, "He's wise, he's supportive, he's so loving and attentive. He loves me and my children in a way that has changed my life and my heart. He makes me want to be better every day. And I pray that I do the same for him. This love is FOREVER and I'm honored and overjoyed to do forever with him."
In a video of the proposal, Keion explained why he chose November 11 as the special date. "Every day, you and I either call each other or text each other at 11:11 and we say that we love each other," he said while Shaunie sat in front of a table decorated with flowers. "And so I thought today, that on 11:11 at 11/11 I would do something that'll make you know that I love you more than you love me."
Keion then got down on his knee, prompting his now-fiancee to exclaim, "Oh my God," before saying "yes." He then presented her a 4.22-karat radiant-cut diamond ring with an 18-karat white gold band. Afterward, the lovebirds went off to watch fireworks together.
Shaunie was previously married to former NBA athlete Shaquille from 2002 to 2011. Together, the exes share four children, Shareef, Amirah, Shaqir and Me'arah. Shaunie is also a mother to son Myles, from a previous relationship.
