Prayers up for Shaq and Shaunie’s son as he announces life threatening heart surgery
The O’Neal family is facing heartbreaking news as Shaquille O’Neal and ex-wife Shaunie O’Neal are deeply concerned for their 18-year-old son, Shareef. A highly sought-after high school basketball player, Shareef recently revealed that UCLA’s medical staff detected a serious heart condition, requiring him to undergo major heart surgery.
In a statement, Shareef expressed gratitude for the early diagnosis and confirmed he will sit out his freshman season as a medical redshirt. He plans to focus on academics and health during his recovery, assuring fans this is not career-ending: “It’s just a little bump in the road.”