Report: Huge Update Released On Shaq’s Son After Heart Surgery

Shaquille O’Neal’s son, Shareef, was highly rated basketball recruit in the class of 2018. He enrolled in UCLA with the hope to grow as big as his father. However, his great plans were put on hold as Shareef had to deal with heart condition that required surgery. The heart surgery stole a few chances from the young player.

It’s been four months now, and Shareef announced that he has been cleared to return to the court. It’s official now.

Shareef will take the floor next season, and he will do that under new coach as Steve Alford is fired.

This heart condition was a big blow for Shareef.

“So, the other day during routine checkup, we found a medical issue dealing with my heart,” O’Neal said in a video. “And thank God UCLA medical staff found it early, but causing this I will not be playing this season and I will be a medical redshirt. But during this time off, I’ll be off for a while, I’ll be focusing on academics, my health, of course, and I’ll just be observing to be the best player I can be next year.”

The school announced that Shaq’s son will be sidelned.

“Freshman Shareef O’Neal will be sidelined for the 2018-19 season (medical),” the statement read. “He will remain enrolled in class and on the men’s basketball team during this redshirt year. The UCLA men’s basketball program completely supports Shareef and his family as he gets this issue resolved.”

The heart surgery came like a shock

“I know it’s an injury that requires surgery, so I’ll be having heart surgery and I’ll be out a couple months and after that I’ll be back,” Shareef said. “A lot of people are asking if it’s career-ending. The answer is absolutely not. Just a little bump in the road. … During my rehab, I’ll be attending my classes and being a normal student. But that’s what’s going on, and I’d like to thank UCLA, my family, my teammates and everyone who supports me in this decision.

“I’m a little down. I feel like I was at my peak of basketball going into my freshman year and coming out of the state championship of high school. I felt like I was at the top of my game right now. Just trying to get better, getting stronger but then this happened. I’m just doing my best to focus on my health right now. “