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Shareef O'Neal Says He, Father Shaquille 'Butted Heads' over 2022 NBA Draft Decision

Shareef O'Neal told reporters on Tuesday that he and his father, Hall of Fame center and TNT analyst Shaquille O'Neal, have disagreed on his decision to turn pro ahead of the NBA draft.

Shaq wanted Shareef to finish school, and the two haven't discussed his workouts because it's become a tense subject.

Bill Oram

Shareef O’Neal says he and his dad have butted heads over pre-draft process because Shaq wanted him to stay in school. Adds that his dad probably doesn’t want him sharing this, but, “I’m a grown man. I’m 22 years old I can make my own decision.