Shaquille O'Neal blocks ex-wife from allowing their children on reality show

Retired basketball player Shaquille O'Neal has reportedly legally stopped his ex-wife from getting an emergency order to allow their children to appear on her new reality television show.

The 41-year-old's ex-wife Shaunie is believed to be keen on having the pair's four children on VH1 reality show The Shaunie Project.

The 39-year-old wanted to have permission granted without a hearing, but an LA judge ruled in O'Neal's favour by claiming that there was no need to rush, according to TMZ.

Reports have claimed that the reality show will focus on the life of O'Neal's ex-wife and their children.