Shaq has a New Girl?

Despite not being able to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first championship in franchise history, 2010 has not been a complete failure for Shaquille O'Neal. In the time since he left the Phoenix Suns, they are in the Western Conference Finals. In the time since he and his wife of seven years, Shaunie, divorced, she has a hit television series. The year has been rough for Shaquille O'Neal.

However, Shaq has had quite a few bright spots in 2010, too. After his relationship with former Heat dancer, Vanessa Lopez, soured, Shaq tried to reunite with his ex-wife. But, with her own income through the new "Basketball Wives" television program and her relationship with a new guy, she has moved on. For a little while, Shaq wallowed in his own displeasure.

Accepting the fact his team is out of the playoffs and his wife moving on with her life, Shaquille O'Neal has decided to move along with his. A free agent this summer, O'Neal is hoping to be signed for his final contract. Finally on the last leg of what has been a legendary career, Shaq is looking to settle down for real this time. He is already the father of six children, but he hopes to establish a family with his current girlfriend, Lisa Ellis.

Ellis is a former executive at Sony Records and she has known Shaq for several years. It was said he had been attracted to her for some time. However, because he was married with women on the side, he never tried to have anything with her. But, with Shaunie and Vanessa Lopez out of his life, Shaquille O'Neal has decided to have a relationship with Lisa Ellis.