Shaquille O'Neal advises Victor Wembanyama on offseason focus after Finals loss

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Shaquille O'Neal advises Victor Wembanyama on offseason focus after Finals loss
Summary

Shaquille O'Neal suggested that Victor Wembanyama should build strength over the summer following the Spurs' NBA Finals defeat to the Knicks. The Spurs lost Game 5, 94-90, concluding their playoff run. Wembanyama, who averaged 26 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 3.6 blocks in the Finals, struggled against New York's physical defense. O'Neal emphasized the need for Wembanyama to get stronger to contend with opposing players more effectively. O'Neal's comments reflect the challenges Wembanyama faced during the series, where he was matched up against multiple strong defenders.

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  • Spurs lose to Knicks 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals
  • Victor Wembanyama averages 26 points in the Finals
  • Shaquille O'Neal urges Wembanyama to gain strength
  • New York's defense outmuscled Spurs throughout the series
  • Wembanyama won Defensive Player of the Year this season
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  • 9:15 PMYahoo SportsShaquille O'Neal identifies what Victor Wembanyama needs to do after Spurs' Finals collapse
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Following the Spurs' NBA Finals loss to the Knicks, Shaquille O'Neal urged Victor Wembanyama to hit the weight room and build muscle this summer.

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