Shareef O’Neal: From Court to Boardroom, A New Chapter Begins

Shareef O’Neal, son of basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, has turned 25. His journey hasn’t been easy. Back in 2018, he underwent open-heart surgery due to a heart condition. Despite this, he’s shown incredible resilience. After surgery, he aimed to return to basketball. In 2023, an overseas opportunity arose, but his dad wasn’t comfortable with it. Instead, Shaq offered a different path—joining Reebok.Shaquille O’Neal became the president of Reebok’s basketball operations in October 2023. He saw this as a chance for Shareef to make a mark in the fashion industry. Shareef started by helping redesign sneakers and apparel. He also played a role in recruiting talent. “We’re doing a really good job, ” Shareef said in an interview. “By 2025, Reebok will be up there with the top brands. ” Shareef’s interest in fashion goes beyond basketball. He’s eager to explore the $1. 7 trillion fashion industry. This combines his personal interests and creative energy. His dad even jokingly criticized his fashion choices but later gave him a huge opportunity—redesigning Reebok shoes. This allows Shareef to leave his mark on the industry.