Shaquille O’Neal criticized Zion Williamson’s performance after the Lakers thrashed the Pelicans, stating that he didn’t run hard and lacked the necessary body language. The Lakers, led by LeBron James, advanced to the NBA-In Season Tournament final while O’Neal expressed disappointment in Williamson’s quiet 13-point performance. Williamson acknowledged his lack of aggressiveness and expressed a desire to be more aggressive and trust his game. O’Neal emphasized the importance of demanding the ball and being a great big man, offering advice to Williamson to improve his game.
