Shannon Sharpe FRUSTRATED with Wemby RUNNING out of GAS 2 minutes in the NBA Finals! | Nightcap

Shannon Sharpe highlights Victor Wembanyama's noticeable fatigue early in games, describing him as 'gassed' and 'hyperventilating' just two minutes in. This is compounded by his perceived comfort hanging around the three-point line, rather than consistently moving towards the rim, which limits his impact and makes the game harder for teammates.

Sharpe states, '2 minutes into the game, he's dead tired... he's gassed... he's hyperventilating.' He adds, 'he's gotten so comfortable... hanging out by the three-point line.'

Jalen Brunson is praised as a special player who consistently delivers 27-30 points a night, especially in the fourth quarter of playoff games. His ability to maintain composure in chaotic situations and lead his team, even when others have subpar nights, makes him an invaluable catalyst for the Knicks.

Sharpe notes Brunson 'coming through for his team' in fourth quarters. Joe adds, 'he keeps the composure down for these guys, especially when it comes down the stretch.'

Mike Brown credited assistant coach Rick Brunson (Jalen's father) for telling the team, including Brown himself, to 'shut the hell up' and focus on playing basketball instead of arguing with officials. This intervention was crucial in calming the team during a high-stakes Finals game.

Mike Brown's quote: 'Rick Brunson was great. He told me to shut the hell up and told the rest of the team to be quiet and leave the officials alone. It was great of him because we kind of all losing our minds out there.'

The hosts discuss the historical challenge for guards 6'2" or under to win NBA championships, citing Isaiah Thomas and Steph Curry as rare exceptions. This context underscores the significance of Brunson's current performance and leadership.

Sharpe states, 'if you go back and look at the history, with the exception Isaiah Thomas and Steph Curry, guys that are 6'2" or under... More times than not, it's the bigger players that lead your team to championships.'

A fan running onto the court to take a selfie with Wemby sparks a discussion about the serious dangers of such intrusions. The hosts recall incidents like Monica Seles being stabbed and John Lennon's assassination by a 'fan,' emphasizing that players cannot know a fan's true intentions.

Wemby stated, 'I never been in a situation like that. I didn't know how to act.' Sharpe references, 'Monica Seles' career' being 'ruined' by a fan with a knife and 'John Lennon lost his life like that.'