Laura Govan Responds to Shaunie Oneal’s Criticism of ‘Basketball Wives: LA’

Last week, we shared news that ratings for this season’s Basketball Wives: LA made a significant dip in viewership. In fact, they had only retained half of the viewers that use to tune into the VH1 reality show. One of the show’s producers, Shaunie O’Neal, posted a cryptic (‘cryptic’ may be a bit of an exaggeration) message on twitter, saying that the show need a serious ‘make-over’. She never clarified, but most of us assumed that she meant making some changes with the cast. Fast forward to the present day and one of the cast members, Laura Govan chatted with Sister 2 Sister magazine, giving her two cents on what she felt about Shaunie’s comments.

“I might say that I would agree with her. A makeover is needed, but I don’t know to what extent. If you gonna have your name stamped on something, you should definitely support it.”

She continued:

“If it’s ‘Basketball Wives,’ then let’s hold this title. At least have some basketball affiliation. At least keep it in the group, just have an affiliation. I’ve been with my guy 12 years, regardless of marriage or not. I’ve paid my dues. Give me some people who have paid their dues.”

Hmmm. I’m not sure which cast member she’s referring to, who didn’t pay her dues, but it sounds like Laura wants to remain on the show. Who do you think should get the boot? [P.S. Totally unrelated, but maybe not–Shaunie and Laura have history. A few years ago, Shaunie accused Laura of having an affair with her ex-NBA husband, Shaq. Laura and her sister, Gloria, adamantly deny these allegations.] [EUR Web]