Victor Wembanyama Leads Spurs to Game 7 Win, Shaq‑like
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- Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a Game 7 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, ending the conference‑final series amid stunned silence in OKC.
- Veteran NBA head coach called Wembanyama “Shaq,” noting his clean diet, filtered water habit and the difficulty opponents face in defending him.
- Victor Wembanyama avoids alcohol and drinks only a plant‑based sports drink, as he told the Ringer in 2024.
- Orlando Magic were swept by the Houston Rockets in the 1995 Eastern Conference finals, with Hakeem Olajuwon outplaying Shaquille O'Neal.
- Shaquille O'Neal later admitted his team over‑partied before the 1995 finals, a mistake he says he learned from.
Why it matters: The Spurs’ Game 7 victory secures a Finals berth, boosting franchise exposure and revenue, while the Thunder lose the chance to compete for the championship and fan excitement spikes.
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