Shaquille O’Neal Doubles Down on Calling Victor the First “Perfect” Big Man

about 2 months ago

Shaquille O’Neal Doubles Down on Calling Victor the First “Perfect” Big Man

Days after calling Wembanyama the first "perfect" big man, Shaq doubled down on his belief. "he’s the first perfect big man. Inside out, can rebound, he runs the floor, controls the game, shoots FTs. I love his game," O'Neal said, ahead of Spurs' game 4 clash against the Timberwolves. Charles Barkley even praised Wemby as more physically gifted than Shaq.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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about 2 months ago

Anthony Edwards Claims The Spurs Were Harder To Play Without Victor Wembanyama

Wemby was ejected in the first half after elbowing Naz Reid in the face. After the Wolves' 114-109 win, Ant was asked what a Wemby-less Spurs was like to face. "It was kind of harder on us. They play a lot slower when he's on the floor. When every team's missing their best player, everybody plays free. They get more shots."

By Samir Mehdi

Victor Wembanyama in Danger of Facing Suspension After Ejection in Game 4 vs. T-Wolves

about 2 months ago

Victor Wembanyama in Danger of Facing Suspension After Ejection in Game 4 vs. T-Wolves

Wembanyama, who was given a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected for elbowing Naz Reid, could be in jeopardy of being suspended. Brett Siegel reported that the League will review the incident further and decide if it warrants stricter punishment. This decision could be series-defining, especially with the Spurs losing game 4 while playing without Wemby for most of it.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Mitch Johnson Speaks on Victor Wembanyama Elbowing Naz Reid

With Wembanyama being chucked, pushed down, and held, Johnson said that Wemby needs to protect himself. "At some stage, he should be protected, and if not, he’s going to have to protect himself," Johnson said, calling out the officiating. Although Johnson feels the elbow to Reid was unfortunate, he said it happens, and Wemby needed to protect himself.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Mike Conley Raves About Anthony Edwards' Toughness

Ant returned in merely 9 days from his knee hyperextension. After he dropped 36 tonight in the Wolves Game 4 win, he was given praise by Conley. "It’s incredible. He would just now be coming back if he was a normal human but he’s not and we’re thankful for what he’s sacrificing for us and putting us on his back."

By Samir Mehdi

about 2 months ago

Anthony Edwards Shifts His Focus To Game 5 After Win Tonight

After dropping 16 fourth quarter points tonight in the Wolves' 114-109 win, Ant has began thinking about Game 5 in San Antonio with Wemby returning. "Try to figure out how to get a win. That’s the only thing that’s on my mind right now. They’re going to have Wemby back, he’s going to come in with a lot of energy."

By Samir Mehdi

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