Victor Wembanyama is nearing his big break. Very soon, he will be part of the biggest basketball organization in the world and with his level of talent, he could very well become the face of the league as well. Basketball athletes are generally really tall and lanky. Having a physique as such could slow down pace and agility. It takes a lot of training to get to a point where one can sustain playing at a high level.
The Metropolitan 92 center could very well become one of the tallest players in the NBA. Victor Wembanyama is extremely agile for his height. He also poses a major offensive threat to anyone who challenges him within the paint. It does not end there, as Wemby can also shoot the ball very well and move like a guard almost. He has been compared to players like Kevin Durant, who is very largest but still has shift movements to cut through defenders.
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Victor Wembanyama also grabbed the attention of LeBron James, arguably the greatest player of all time. The Los Angeles Lakers forward commented on the french youngster claiming that he was a generational talent. Bron could not have been more apt with his words. Victor is also a very confident individual that knows his true potential can top even the best players in his position.
Currently, Boban Marjanovic is the tallest active player in the NBA standing at a staggering 7ft 4in. Wemby could most likely become the tallest player in the league. But right now, he is listed somewhere between 7ft 2in and 7ft 4in tall. Either way, he is only 19 years old which gives him time to outgrow Boban.
Victor Wembanyama weight and wingspan
The NBA is filled with players that are very physical. Players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and KD himself have a balanced weight to suit their height and position. However, Victor Wembanyama is quite light for his height. He only weighs 230 lbs while the tallest individual in the NBA right now is 290 lbs. Giannis himself weighs 243 lbs at 6ft 10in. On the bright side, he has a massive wingspan of 8ft.
Wemby’s weight could be a slight issue upon entering the league. But we witnessed Antetokounmpo transition from being skinny and malnourished looking to a Greek god. As of now, the chances are that Victor ends up with the Houston Rockets or Detroit Pistons as they both have the least favorable records in the NBA. But the odds could change by the end of the season.