Shaquille O’Neal Goes In On Cavaliers GM Over Trade Blunders

Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey has come under fire from Shaquille O’Neal for not activating a player who could’ve shifted the game’s dynamics. The Cavaliers boasted impressive depth, with Ty Jerome and De’Andre Hunter capable of starting, yet they faltered in a pivotal area: scoring. Donovan Mitchell found himself overwhelmed as he struggled to bear the offensive burden alone. Despite their strong roster, an exceptional scorer remained underutilized during the playoffs.Emoni Bates, a 6-foot-10 forward once heralded as a future scoring prodigy akin to Kevin Durant, has yet to fulfill his promise. O’Neal vocalized his frustration on The Big Podcast, questioning, “What’s happening with Emoni in the G-League?” Bates, drafted 49th overall in 2023, thrived with the Cleveland Charge, averaging 18.6 points and 5.9 rebounds over two seasons.