NBA fans are buzzing with excitement and curiosity after a popular Instagram influencer, Maria Ozuna Teachey, might have hinted at her new romance with none other than Shaquille O’Neal.
The Social Media Post That Started It All
Teachey, who boasts over 200,000 followers on Instagram, recently posted a photo that has left fans guessing.
The image, now deleted from her Instagram but still visible on Facebook, features Teachey with a tall man whose face is obscured.
The man’s hands are positioned in a way that led many to speculate it’s Shaq. Teachey’s caption, “Can y’all guess who(se) feet? #loveyou,” only fueled the speculation.
Fan Reactions and Speculations
The social media sleuths didn’t waste any time jumping to conclusions.
Comments quickly poured in, with fans pointing out the towering height and the presumed identity of the man in the picture.
“Shaq think we can’t see him,” one user wrote, while another added, “Shaq and his new girlfriend.”
The post has racked up over 14 million views, with one fan even remarking, “Shaq ain’t got no shame.”
Shaq’s Viral Foot Care Routine
This buzz around Shaq’s rumored new relationship isn’t the only thing keeping him in the spotlight.
Earlier this year, O’Neal made headlines when he shared that he spends about $1,000 on pedicures. ”
I know my feet stink, I know they’re ugly, and I like to paint them,” he said, revealing his preference for sparkles and designs on his toes.
Shaq’s Recent Public Feud
In other news, Shaquille O’Neal has been making waves as a sports analyst.
Last week, he engaged in a public spat with his “NBA on TNT” colleague Charles Barkley over comments about Caitlin Clark, the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft.
O’Neal criticized Barkley’s defense of Clark, arguing that while she’s talented, there’s no need to rush the hype.
“As good as Caitlin Clark is, we’ve had a lot of young ladies who have been doing good before and not getting props,” O’Neal said.