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Victor Wembanyama is an 18-year-old basketball phenom from France -- he’s 7’2" with an 8-foot wingspan and all kinds of hoop skills. And he’s playing for the Spurs this upcoming year
Is Wembanyama a god?
ESPN
Victor Wembanyama is an 18-year-old basketball phenom from France -- he’s 7’2" with an 8-foot wingspan and all kinds of hoop skills. And he’s playing for the Spurs this upcoming year
YouTube
Here’s a highlight reel, check him out for yourself
The Ringer
The Ringer says he’s the best prospect since LeBron -- think Gen Z Kareem, or a hybrid of KD and Rudy Gobert
CBS Sports
LeBron himself agrees -- he called Wemby an “alien”, a genuine freakshow on the court. CBS says that’s high praise from one of the greatest to ever do it
Bleacher Report
But Bleacher Report says scouts should be wary -- tall, skinny guys often have trouble in the big leagues. Also, his stroke is great but his shooting numbers aren’t
NBA Draft Room
NBA Draft Room echoes that: He will definitely need to bulk up in his first few years. But he should be fine because the rest of his game is so solid
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated says he shined in a Vegas showcase game against another top prospect, Scoot Henderson. His handles are sick and his shooting was stellar -- clearly the hype is valid
The Athletic
The Athletic says he’s already generating serious fan buzz -- selling tickets will be a breeze, he’s an NBA exec’s dream
SB Nation
SB Nation says pump the brakes, Wemby has injury problems -- he only played 33 of 76 games for his French club team last year
Piston Powered
And PistonPowered.com says he’s flashy but fouls too much -- if he can’t guard Euro League guys without fouling, he’s gonna have a really rough time in the NBA
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