NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has raised doubts about San Antonio Spurs’ rising star Victor Wembanyama’s ability to become a dominant player in the league.
Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, O’Neal questioned the young Frenchman’s playing style, particularly his reliance on jump shots.
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O’Neal emphasized that true dominance in basketball comes from strong interior play, suggesting that Wembanyama’s shooting approach might limit his potential to control games consistently.
“Wemby is a great player, but I don’t really think you can be dominant when you shoot jumpers a lot,” O’Neal remarked.
The Hall of Famer stressed that Wembanyama’s exceptional height, standing at 7’5″, should be leveraged more inside the paint.
“I think if he was an inside player at 7’5″, but when you shoot jumpers, you’re always going to go up and down,” O’Neal said.
Despite his concerns, O’Neal acknowledged Wembanyama’s talent and wished him success.
“He’s a fine player; I wish him well,” O’Neal said.
Wembanyama, who averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 3.6 blocks in his rookie season, remains a focal point of debate regarding his future role in the NBA.
