Shareef O’Neal has had three seasons in the NCAA University Competition in the colors of UCLA and LSU. He played 37 matches without making it into the top five, with no dazzling statistics. The point average was 2.6.
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Before the draft, in an interview with journalists, he admitted that he had signed up for the draft, even though his father did not agree. “He didn’t want me to do it, and I know he probably doesn’t want me to say it, but I’m sorry. We’re both adults, we can handle it. I know he’s an NBA legend. He’s my dad, but I had to. Like him. or not, it really won’t stop me from doing what I want, “said the son of the four-time NBA champion, who played for the Lakers for eight seasons.
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Scotty Pippen Jr. spent three years on the Vanderbilt Commodores university team. The 21-year-old scored 736 points in this year’s college competition, setting a record for Vanderbilt. He averaged over 20 points per game. He is one of six descendants of the legendary basketball player, who won six titles with Chicago alongside Michael Jordan.
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“He’s a tough guy who defends well, who will fight every day and make himself known at the camp. We like his approach,” said Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka.
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