In 2014, Shaquille O’Neal began dating another model, Laticia Rolle, and this relationship proved to be his longest since his marriage to Shaunie Nelson. In fact, the pair appeared to be on the verge of walking down the aisle themselves several times. Rolle, who competed at college level as a basketball player, got the internet’s attention in 2017 when she uploaded a photo to Instagram of her ring finger adorned with a diamond that she captioned (via Us Weekly), “About a week ago.” The previous year, the couple seemed to hint they were ready for the next step in their relationship when O’Neal apparently proposed in a series of Instagram comments between him and Rolle. “Yes, I will. Today, tomorrow and forever yours,” she wrote.
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In an interview with Telegram & Gazette, Rolle gushed about how she and O’Neal shared similar values: “I think we both come from families that have taught us the value of giving back and always remembering where you come from. I think that’s what makes Shaquille such a humble human being. Being the big star that he is, he has taught me a lot with his big heart of gold and the way he is always giving back.” Unfortunately, it wasn’t meant to be, because in 2018, the couple went their separate ways.
