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The San Antonio Spurs, along with Victor Wembanyama, are making waves with their perfect 5-0 record, and Shaquille O’Neal is already impressed.
During an appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show,” Shaq praised Wembanyama as a transformative big man for the league.
He remarked, “Victor Wembanyama is changing the narrative of what it means to be a big man. While Joker has already altered that perception, Wemby is elevating it even further. He can dribble between his legs and step back like Kevin Durant. He’s showcasing some remarkable basketball skills right now, and I’m thrilled for him and the San Antonio franchise.”
Shaq also offered a piece of advice to Wemby, suggesting he pace himself throughout the season: “I’d advise him to take it easy. Phil Jackson had a unique approach; during the three consecutive championship seasons, he would sometimes tell me, ‘Hey, take a couple of games off. I want you to rest. No parties, no music videos, no commercials—just recover. But when you return, I want you scoring 40 a game.’ Phil excelled at managing my playing time and injury recovery, and he also did well keeping us focused away from distractions in Utah. I still don’t know how he managed that since we had prior challenges with that team before he arrived.”
