Shaquille O’Neal took a break from his present work as an NBA pundit to unwind on the beach with his reported fiancee Laticia Rolle.

The 7’1″ basketball legend, who is now a pundit on the television show Inside the NBA, towered over his 5’6″ girlfriend on Miami Beach in Florida.

In the hot sun, O’Neal dressed all white and carried a red Al Fakher box, whereas Rolle sported a colorful one-piece.

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal relaxes with his girlfriend Laticia Rolle on Miami Beach in Florida

O’Neal towers over his other half of whom the 44-year-old is rumoured to be engaged

Rolle was a basketball player herself in college and wore a bright dress on Miami Beach.

O’Neal, one of the NBA’s most recognizable players, married Shaunie Nelson in December 2002 and has four children.

Shaq began his career with the Magic and went on to play for the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Boston Celtics.

He won the NBA championship in 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2006, and was awarded the most valuable player in 2000.

They separated in 2007, and the 44-year-old former Orlando Magic star is now dating Rolle.

The two appear to be a good match, with Rolle having played basketball at Eckerd College.

Their romance has sparked speculation that O’Neal may be willing to propose to Rolle and try marriage again.

In March of this year, the American legend left a remark on one of Rolle’s Instagram photos that read, ‘Will you marry me’. Her reaction was: ‘Yes, I will. Today, tomorrow, and forever are yours.’

O’Neal is pictured with his girlfriend Rolle (to his left) earlier this year

The former basketball great won an NBA championship in 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2006.

While it remains unclear whether the couple is genuinely planning to marry, Shaq appeared to be in love in his most recent public appearance.

He now has plenty of free time, and his opinions on the NBA and the next season are gaining traction because to his extensive expertise in the sport.