Sacramento Kings G League Team Release NBA Legend's Son

The Stockton Kings have waived Shareef O'Neal.

Jul 8, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Shareef O'Neal (45) reacts during an NBA Summer League game against the Phoenix Suns at T&M. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images / Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Shareef O'Neal most recently played in the G League during the 2022-23 season when he was with Ignite.

The 24-year-old finished that season with averages of 5.6 points and 3.1 rebounds per contest while shooting 53.2% from the field in 20 games (five starts).

Over the offseason, O'Neal signed with the Sacramento Kings.

He was then waived in order to join the Stockton Kings (G League).

Via Sean Cunningham of FOX40 News on October 18: "Kings have announced they have waived Skal Labissiere in addition to Boogie Ellis, Terry Taylor and Brodric Thomas.

Additionally, the team announced the signing of Shareef O'Neal, Drew Timme and Antoine Davis, who are all expected to join G League Stockton."

Kings have announced they have waived Skal Labissiere in addition to Boogie Ellis, Terry Taylor and Brodric Thomas.

Additionally, the team announced the signing of Shareef O'Neal, Drew Timme and Antoine Davis, who are all expected to join G League Stockton.

— Sean Cunningham (@SeanCunningham) October 18, 2024

O'Neal was with Stockton for training camp.

Via Brenden Nunes of Sactown Sports 1140 on October 27: "The Stockton Kings have announced their training camp roster.

It includes Boogie Ellis, Skal Labissiere, Drew Timme, Terry Taylor, Shareef O’Neal, and more."

The Stockton Kings have announced their training camp roster.

It includes Boogie Ellis, Skal Labissiere, Drew Timme, Terry Taylor, Shareef O’Neal, and more. pic.twitter.com/GnVj1NecFr

— Brenden Nunes (@BrendenNunesNBA) October 27, 2024

However, he has now been waived (via the G League's official transaction page).

The reason for him getting released is unclear.

Stockton will play their first game on November 11 against the Valley Suns.

Shareef O’Neal at the Stockton Kings Media Day. pic.twitter.com/Hh3xFEO9Eb

— Mark Haynes (@markhaynesnba) October 28, 2024

Shareef is the son of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal.

He played his college basketball for UCLA and LSU.

Over 37 games, O'Neal averaged 2.7 points and 3.0 rebounds per contest while shooting 40.5% from the field.

Shareef O’Neal’s comeback story from heart surgery, even after telling his mom he couldn’t, is incredible 🙏

(via @SSJreef) pic.twitter.com/glUYmsREav

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 17, 2020

As for the Kings, they are currently 5-3 in their first eight games of the new season.

They will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.