After initially discussing his aspirations to one day participate in the festivities that make up All-Star Weekend, the younger O’Neal said that he plans to continue his next chapter by playing where his dad did, at LSU. As I told him, very big shoes to fill indeed. “Real big footsteps,” he said, explaining his decision. “But I’m ready for it. Great program. Louisiana is a different scene. I’ve been in LA most of my life, but I’m ready for it.”