Former NBA player Tim Thomas shares his reaction to 6x NBA All-Star Jermaine O'Neal's motivational post for his son in high school 

SMU commit and four-star small forward Jermaine O'Neal Jr. is continuously proving his pedigree as one of the best high school basketball players today.

His father, former NBA All-Star Jermaine O'Neal Sr., posted a heartwarming and inspirational message for his son as he goes through his senior season in high school.

"One day at a time, brick by brick. Tune out the noise and keep building your story young bull! @jermaineonealjr," he wrote in the caption.

The post garnered plenty of comments, including one from former Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls player Tim Thomas, who now coaches high school basketball at Paramus Catholic.

"🔥🙏🏾💯," wrote the former NBA player.

Former Chaicago Bull Tim Thomas comments on Jermaine O'Neal's post for son (Source: Instagram/ jermaineoneal)

The current coach of the Paramus Catholic High School boys' basketball team in New Jersey played in the NBA from 1997 until he retired with the Dallas Mavericks in 2010.

Meanwhile, Jermaine O'Neal is a six-time NBA All-Star who is best known for playing for the Portland Trailblazers and the Indiana Pacers.

He won the NBA's Most Improved Player award in 2002 and even became the franchise player for the Pacers, leading the team to the best record in the NBA. He also had the franchise record for wins during the 2003-04 season.

His son, Jermaine O'Neal Jr., has decided to take his talents to SMU, choosing the Texas school over Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri and Vanderbilt. He is ranked No. 100 nationally by ESPN and the No. 25 small forward for the Class of 2025.

Jermaine O'Neal Jr. and Dynamic Prep to compete at the Memphis Hoopfest in January

Meanwhile, Junior will be having his hands full soon after 2025 begins, as he and Dynamic Prep will be participating in the Memphis Hoopfest in January.

The basketball event will also feature another NBA legacy in Bryce James, son of LeBron James, as he will be playing for California powerhouse team Sierra Canyon. However, Dynamic Prep and Sierra Canyon would not be scheduled to face one another.

Dynamic Prep will open its Hoopfest campaign against Whitehaven on Friday, Jan. 3, while Sierra Canyon will be facing Barlett that same day. Dynamic Prep will then take on Overton the next day, while Bryce James and Sierra Canyon will take on Houston later on Jan. 4, Saturday.

Jermaine Jr. and Dynamic Prep currently have a 9-3 record, with their latest win coming on Tuesday against Chambers.