Shaquille O’Neal discusses Victor Wembanyama’s status as a potential leading star and “face” of the NBA, according to interviews published by Yahoo Sports and the New York Post. Both accounts focus on O’Neal’s view that Wembanyama has not definitively taken over that role “yet,” even though discussion about the league’s next marquee figure appears to have slowed around him. The articles characterize Wembanyama as a highly visible player whose presence has raised expectations for the NBA’s future star hierarchy, while also suggesting that the momentum for labeling him as the single new face of the league has not fully solidified. Neither outlet provides a broad statistical comparison or a fully developed argument across seasons; instead, they present O’Neal’s perspective on timing and public perception. Together, the reports indicate that O’Neal’s main point is about where Wembanyama stands in the NBA’s ongoing transition of celebrity and leadership, rather than contesting Wembanyama’s talent outright.