Instead of targeting old guys, the Lakers look to be targeting sons of old guys. In the moments after the conclusion of the 2022 NBA Draft, the Lakers reportedly agreed to a two-way deal with Scotty Pippen Jr., son of Scottie, and a Summer League deal with Shareef O’Neal, son of Shaq, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Shareef O’Neal has agreed to play in NBA Summer League with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Another O’Neal big man in a Lakers uniform.