NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal asserted that he would make modern big men Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama quit if they faced him in his prime. O’Neal criticized their reliance on perimeter shooting, arguing it would be their downfall. The discussion highlights the evolution of the NBA, comparing the physical dominance in Shaq’s era with today’s floor-spacing and versatility.
Shaquille O’Neal says players like Wembanyama, Holmgren wouldn’t survive his era