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Shareef O’Neal, the son of Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, has hit back at criticism thrown at him by his father’s former teammates during a game. los angeles lakers.
Robert HolleyHaving won three of his seven rings with the Lakers, he wasn’t sure young O’Neal had what it took to succeed in the NBA, on an episode of the “Big Shot Bob” podcast.
Young O’Neal hit back at Holly’s criticism in a tweet Wednesday.
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#45 of the Los Angeles Lakers, Shareef O’Neal, takes to the court during the break from a game against the Phoenix Suns during the 2022 NBA Summer League at Thomas and Stadium. Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 8, 2022.
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“I know this is love and not disrespect!!! I hit you hard but I know who raised me. I said I put it in!
O’Neal was with the Lakers A summer team, but it wasn’t enough to earn a spot on the roster, and according to The Athletic, he signed a deal with G League Ignite.
Holly made waves when she said she didn’t think O’Neal had that “dog.”
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Shareef O’Neal (#45) reacts during the NBA Summer League game against the Phoenix Suns at T&M in Las Vegas on July 8, 2022.
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“I picked up my phone and was getting ready to call Shaq. ‘You gotta tell your son… he can’t play in the damn O’Neill name. He’s out there.’ I have to go out and play.” Holly said.
“Sharif is such a good boy, I don’t know if he has a dog to go out there and get what he wants.”
Played by Shareef O’Neal Three seasons in college between UCLA and LSU. In his 37 games he averaged 2.6 points and 3 rebounds per game. He never got his start in college.
Rick Fox (left), Robert Hawley (5) and Shaquille O’Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers take on the New Jersey Nets in Game 2 of the NBA Finals June 7, 2002 in Los Angeles.
(Reuters/Fred Greaves)
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O’Neal averaged four points per game in four Summer League games for the Lakers.
