Shaquille O'Neal questions LaMelo Ball's mindset after Timberwolves win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 6:09 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Shaquille O’Neal expressed confusion over LaMelo Ball's comments regarding his expectations for the Minnesota Timberwolves this season. After the Timberwolves secured a 131-106 victory against the Miami Heat, Ball emphasized he does not place expectations on outcomes, which O'Neal found concerning. O'Neal stated that Ball should adopt a more ambitious mindset to help the team strive for a championship, referencing the Timberwolves' potential with players like Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert. The Timberwolves are set to face the Orlando Magic next, providing Ball an opportunity to continue his strong performance.
- •Timberwolves won 131-106 against the Miami Heat.
- •LaMelo Ball downplayed expectations for the season.
- •Shaquille O'Neal criticized Ball's mindset in a recent interview.
- •The Timberwolves will play the Orlando Magic next.
- 6:09 AMYahoo Sports — 'His mindset needs to change': Shaquille O'Neal 'baffled' by LaMelo Ball's Timberwolves comment
- 6:02 AMYahoo Sports — Shaquille O’Neal Trashes LaMelo Ball For Odd Interview Answer
"Opening night for most NBA teams saw the Minnesota Timberwolves scoring a huge victory in LaMelo Ball’s first game for the team. However, NBA pundit Shaquille O’Neal wasn’t impressed with the young guard. Ball appeared on Inside the NBA and received questions about the upcoming season. Shaq was unhappy when LaMelo said he doesn’t have […] The post Shaquille O’Neal Trashes LaMelo Ball For Odd Interview Answer appeared first on HEAVY.
"Shaquille O’Neal did not seem to like LaMelo Ball’s response when asked for his expectations about the Minnesota Timberwolves this season. The Wolves kicked off the new NBA campaign with a very impressive 131-106 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 6:09 AM'His mindset needs to change': Shaquille O'Neal 'baffled' by LaMelo Ball's Timberwolves comment
Shaquille O’Neal did not seem to like LaMelo Ball’s response when asked for his expectations about the Minnesota Timberwolves this season. The Wolves kicked off the new NBA campaign with a very impressive 131-106 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.
- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 6:02 AMShaquille O’Neal Trashes LaMelo Ball For Odd Interview Answer
Opening night for most NBA teams saw the Minnesota Timberwolves scoring a huge victory in LaMelo Ball’s first game for the team. However, NBA pundit Shaquille O’Neal wasn’t impressed with the young guard. Ball appeared on Inside the NBA and received questions about the upcoming season. Shaq was unhappy when LaMelo said he doesn’t have […] The post Shaquille O’Neal Trashes LaMelo Ball For Odd Interview Answer appeared first on HEAVY.
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