That left Shaquille O'Neal at a loss.
He'd thought it would be a debate between both sides, but the support for Wang Yi had been completely one-sided.
Although Shaquille O'Neal also thought the Raptors had a better chance of winning, he was the host and couldn't let the show grind to an awkward halt, so he deliberately put forward the opposing argument.
Shaquille O'Neal said, "Yes, I agree with most of the points you've made. The Raptors have Wang Yi, and that guy is practically invincible. They also faced the Lakers twice during the Regular Season and won both games. It seems the Raptors have the advantage, both tactically and psychologically."
"But don't forget that Phil Jackson is a coach who's exceptionally good at making adjustments, and the Triangle Offense is one of the greatest tactics in history."
"After losing to the Raptors twice, Phil made some adjustments to the Triangle Offense, making it even more dangerous. The Raptors can't completely shut it down."
"If the Raptors' five-man defensive lineup can't stop the Triangle Offense, they'll have to go head-to-head with the Lakers on offense. Wang Yi is indeed the best offensive player in the Entire League, but Arthur and Doncic together can more or less offset his impact on offense."
"Little Rivers is worth one and a half Tagores, while the rest of the Lakers are worth Zhang Yu. By that math, the two teams are about even offensively. But the Lakers have the added benefit of a more effective Triangle Offense, so they're definitely stronger than the Raptors on that end."
"So I think the Lakers are more likely to win in the end."
When Shaquille O'Neal finished, Iverson was the first to object. "You can give me a thousand reasons, but I'll give you just one: the