Shaunie O’Neal Talks Pink Slips, Firings & Why Both Were Essential to the ‘Basketball Wives’ Franchise
In the reality TV realm, they come and they go–swiftly. And with five seasons under her belt, the creator and cast member of Basketball Wives has seen some employee tenure on the popular VH1 show. Gearing up for a new season, the ex-wife of Shaq O’Neal chatted with Sister 2 Sister about some of the recent departures. Initially, back in 2010 the cast included: Shaunie O’Neal, Royce Reed, Jennifer Williams, Suzie Ketcham, Evelyn Lozada and Gloria Govan. Since then, we’ve seen quite a few pinks slips--Jennifer, Royce, Kenya Bell, Kesha Nichols and Meeka Claxton.
One of the bigger questions is how does Shaunie feel about basketball wives that have left the show. She explained:
Some of the exits were necessary, just because it wasn’t clicking anymore. It’s hard to continue filming with people that you just have nothing else to talk about or nothing in common with, or that relationship has withered away. You have other people that situations made it bad and situations made your friendship different…[things] that are out of your control. I hate to see those moments happen. That’s not a great way to see somebody go. I wish some people could have stayed and made it work.
She also explained casting Tami Roman and why remains on the show:
Well, Tami’s personality is …it’s incredible. You love her, hate her, whatever. You can’t live without some part of Tami on ‘Basketball Wives. She just brings so much to the show… There’s still something about her that drives you to watching.
In addition to Evelyn, Suzie, Tami and Shaunie returning, this season, the show has one spankin’ brand new face, Tasha Marbury. The new member of the crew is the ex-wife of NBA player Stephon Marbury. The former couple have two children together and divorced due to reports of his infidelity. In regard to her role on “Basketball Wives,” boss lady Shaunie O’Neal described her as a “true diva.” Hmmm, wonder what that means. Stay tuned for more.
[Instagram, VH1, Sister2Sister]
Previous Article
Next ArticleRelated Posts
Businesswoman Emma Grede Says She’s ‘Aware’ Of Her Privilege But Insists Her Success Came From Hard Work-Not A Man Or Her White Mother 
Lil Wayne’s Rumored 23-Year-Old Fiancée Fuels Engagement Rumors After Posting Cozy Selfie 
Prayers Up! Model & Influencer Nara Smith Reveals 2-Year-Old Daughter Whimsy Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer 
Danny Glover Reveals He’s Living With Alzheimer’s Disease ![[UPDATE] Luigi Mangione’s Federal Trial Pushed To January 2027 Over Scheduling Clash With State Case](https://thejasminebrand.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screen-Shot-2024-12-10-at-1.23.51-PM-620x410.png)
[UPDATE] Luigi Mangione’s Federal Trial Pushed To January 2027 Over Scheduling Clash With State Case 
Louisiana Man Loses Supreme Court Fight After Prison Officials Cut His Dreadlocks Against His Rastafarian Beliefs 
Comedian Mona (AKA Don’t Call Me White Girl) Reacts To Viral Video Of Woman Confronting Her: “You Know How Hard It Is To Walk Away From A F*ght?” ![[UPDATE] Kai Cenat’s Streamer University Atlanta Auditions Shut Down Over ‘Safety Concerns’ After An ‘Overwhelming’ Number Of Fans Showed Up To State Farm Arena](https://thejasminebrand.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-1781729133-1-620x600.jpeg)
[UPDATE] Kai Cenat’s Streamer University Atlanta Auditions Shut Down Over ‘Safety Concerns’ After An ‘Overwhelming’ Number Of Fans Showed Up To State Farm Arena
There are 4 comments for this article
Shaunie, please!!! Save that tired explanation you gave for the reason cast members were fired from the show and it being necessary because you have nothing to talk about. There isn’t anyone on that show that ever talks about anything! All you guys know how to do is curse and fight. So with that being said seems to me you all need to be fired!! Just my opinion.
The ones that stayed should have existed. Shaunie says “they have nothing to talk about”, when obvious what she, Evelyn and Tami talk about are noting but violence and fighting other people- no one is interested in that, hence dropped ratings. This show has ran it’s course and have spoken about their brand by keeping Tami and Eve around- so no interested.
This show has ran it’s course! Retire this show please!
Can she please give herself a pink slip!