According to Shaquille O’Neal, he never considered Rudy Gobert to be a great defensive player. Shaq argues that Gobert’s shot-blocking abilities are not as impressive when facing top-tier centers like Nikola Jokic.
Shaq emphasizes that true defensive prowess involves actively guarding and shutting down opponents, not just relying on shot-blocking.
To illustrate his point, Shaq challenges Gobert to hold Jokic under 15 points, emphasizing that weakside shot blocking may not be effective against formidable opponents like himself and Jokic.
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