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Shaquille O'Neal vs Victor Wembanyama
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Shaquille O'Neal Los Angeles Lakers · 1972– 73% · #4 in the world
- Victor Wembanyama San Antonio Spurs · 2004– 27% · #108 in the world
What the votes say
A clear win: the world picks Shaquille O'Neal over Victor Wembanyama, 73% to 27%. Shaquille O'Neal is #4 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #2 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers. Victor Wembanyama is #108, and #5 of the 7 of the San Antonio Spurs.
The case for each
Shaquille O'Neal: Four titles and three Finals MVPs from 2000 to 2006; at 7-foot-1 and over 300 pounds the strongest force the league had seen near the rim.
Victor Wembanyama: San Antonio's 7-foot-4 No. 1 pick of 2023 and 2024 Rookie of the Year: length and skill rather than bulk, led the league in blocks as a rookie while hitting threes.
Side by side
| Shaquille O'Neal | Victor Wembanyama | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #4 | #108 |
| Team | Los Angeles Lakers | San Antonio Spurs |
| Born | 1972 | 2004 |