Shaquille O'Neal critiques Victor Wembanyama's play against Alex Caruso

Shaquille O'Neal expressed disappointment with Victor Wembanyama's performance in matchups against Alex Caruso during the Western Conference Finals. O'Neal emphasized that Wembanyama, standing at 7'5", should have utilized his size to dominate a smaller defender like Caruso. Observing the series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, O'Neal noted that Caruso's lower center of gravity and defensive prowess challenged Wembanyama's approach. The Spurs are expected to improve in the 2026-27 season, and O'Neal believes the experience against Caruso will be essential for Wembanyama's development.

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