Shaquille O'Neal favors Spurs over Thunder as NBA season approaches

Ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, Shaquille O'Neal expresses support for the San Antonio Spurs over the Oklahoma City Thunder. O'Neal claims that the Thunder cannot adequately counter Victor Wembanyama, who emerged as a top player last season. Both teams had a strong performance last year, each finishing with over 60 wins and facing off in a seven-game Western Conference Finals. O'Neal highlights the significance of Wembanyama's dominant games against the Thunder and expresses optimism for a potential rematch in the upcoming season. He anticipates that injury luck will be a factor for the Thunder this time around.

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