After going undrafted on this yr’s NBA Draft, Shareef O’Neal has discovered a brand new residence.
O’Neal — the son of Corridor of Famer Shaquille O’Neal — is signing a six-figure contract with the NBA G League Ignite, in accordance with Shams Charania.
O’Neal just lately performed for his father’s former crew, the Lakers, within the NBA Summer time League. He averaged 4.7 factors and three.7 rebounds per recreation over six contests. Earlier than that, the 6-foot-10, 215-pound O’Neal participated within the G League Elite prospect camp in Might.
Charania famous that “NBA groups have been intrigued with O’Neal’s athleticism and pedigree all through the pre-draft and summer-league course of.”
O’Neal precipitated a stir in June when he conceded that his father wished him to remain in class, somewhat than enter the draft.
“I do know he in all probability doesn’t need me saying this, however sorry. We’re each grown, we’ll get previous it,” O’Neal mentioned. “I do know he’s an NBA legend. I do know he’s my Dad. But it surely was proper in entrance of me. I needed to go get it. So, if he likes it or not, it’s not likely going to cease me from doing what I need to do.”
O’Neal, 22, performed in simply 37 collegiate video games throughout three seasons with UCLA and LSU, restricted because of a myriad of well being points.
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