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In the realm of professional basketball, it’s not uncommon to see kids carry forward their fathers’ illustrious NBA legacies. These kids not only inherit their fathers’ athletic abilities but also carry the weight of their family name on the court. LeBron James and his kids are a perfect example of the same situation. Though, that is not the case with every NBA player.

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In a fascinating twist of fate, an NBA legend’s daughter has taken the MMA scene by storm. She has also ignited a striking resemblance to none other than UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal’s son has also confirmed the same.

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NBA legend’s daughter dominates in the world of MMA reminding fans of Jon Jones

Shareef O’Neal, the son of Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal, has shared a picture of Myla Hill on his Instagram story. Her father is the 1995 NBA Co-Rookie of the Year and Hall-of-Famer Grant Hill.

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Hill’s daughter, in her third professional MMA fight, choked her opponent and celebrated her victory on the top of the octagon. Coincidently at UFC 140, Jon Jones slept Brazilian fighter Lyoto Machida in the same standing guillotine, used by the NBA legend’s daughter.

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Myla Grace Hill, daughter of seven-time All-Star Grant Hill, is ascending to her path of greatness in the MMA world. She won her third fight recently and now holds an MMA record of 3 wins to no losses. MMA reporter Ariel Helwani made the comparison between Myla and UFC 140 Jon Jones. “This time she looks like Jon Jones circa UFC 140,” Helwani said.

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Grant Hill and O’Neal played together as teammates with the? Phoenix Suns. Shareef O’Neal has also agreed to Myla’s celebration resembling Jon Jones’s UFC 140 victory and posted the same on his Instagram story.

NBA fans react to Myla’s MMA victory

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NBA fans have reacted to Myla Hill’s recent MMA victory. Many have appreciated her choice of following MMA instead of basketball. While others have congratulated her on her victory and have admired her MMA moves.

Let us look at some of the comments.

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One fan has commented “She ain?t ever gon have to worry about a stranger in her house fighting like that”

Another fan wrote, “She putting folks to sleep dam ?”

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One fan appreciated her and commented on her family’s genes “So grandpa is an NFL star, dad is an NBA HOFer, and she?s a great fighter. Those genes r insane”

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A fan has commented “Pops shooting 3s, She throwing knees ??”

One fan has made a comparison with a UFC legend “Her hand same size as nate diaz ?”

Another fan has commented, “That high elbow guillotine tho??”

Grant Hill has supported his daughter with her career and seems like she would become a great MMA fighter in the years to come. What are your thoughts on the story? Let us know in the comments.

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Abhishek is an NBA content writer at EssentiallySports. Abhishek has been a basketball fan for a long time and is interested in the competition among the great players that step onto the court. He supports LeBron James and keenly follows the matchups of the Los Angeles Lakers. However, he doesn't let his passion for the Lakers cloud his judgment while writing. When he's not busy covering the sport, Abhishek loves to dwell into music with his guitar and potery.

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