Shaquille O’Neal, Who Cheated on Ex-wife Shaunie O’Neal, Gives Advice to Adam Levine

ByTariq Sial September 28, 2022August 12, 2025

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal opens up about Adam Levine regarding his cheating fiasco, shares advice for the singer

Shaquille O’Neal is not only one of the most popular basketball players in the world, but he may be among the most popular people on the planet. The former Lakers star made a name for himself through his incredible talent for basketball. In his 19 seasons in the NBA, Shaq won 4 championships and cemented his name as one of the most dominant players in history.

However, the Big Diesel hasn’t slowed down after retiring. Shaq has his hand in multiple things. He has been meticulously investing in opportunities, building his business, doing endorsement deals, working with TNT and performing when he has time. Oh, he’s a DJ too!

All thanks to this, Shaq has contacts and connections everywhere.

He is close to many celebrities and can often be seen working with them. Upon learning of his friend Adam Levine’s cheating fiasco, he had a few words for the Maroon 5 frontman.

Shaquille O’Neal leaves some advice for Adam Levine

Shaquille O’Neal is no stranger to adultery. When he was married to Shaunie O’Neal, the great man admitted that he cheated on her several times. This caused a breakup, as expected, and led to the couple divorcing in 2009.

As he has said many times, Shaq regrets the same thing and often admits that he could go back and undo it.

When he found out about Ime Udoka, Shaq refused to say much, because he too has been in Udoka’s shoes. On the same episode of The Big Podcast, Shaq also opened up about his friend Adam Levine.

O’Neal spoke about how his cheating cost his family. He had some advice for the Maroon 5 frontman. Speaking about whether it was worth it, Shaq said:

“No. It’s not worth it. Let me tell you why. The happiest days of my life were when I came home and heard six different people say ‘Dad’. The happiest days of my life. Forget the money, forget the cars, even forget the championships.”

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Obviously, Levine can take advantage of O’Neal’s wisdom and still fix things while there’s time. Although there is no concrete proof of cheating, he was still found flirting with different women while he was with his pregnant wife.