Victor Wembanyama is currently preparing for the day he gets drafted into the NBA. Every year, thousands of basketball players wish to be scouted but only 60 get the chance to get drafted. The French native earned a first-class ticket to his professional career by simply dominating the court. Players that are as tall as him or who come close to his height often struggle to play consistently at a high level. Victor proved otherwise.
After making his debut on American soil, Victor Wembanyama caught the attention of an NBA legend. LeBron James praised the European star and referred to him as a generational talent as well. James said, “Everybody’s been a unicorn over the last few years. Well, he’s more like an alien. I’ve never seen, no one’s ever seen anyone as tall as he is, but it’s fluid and as graceful as on the floor.” To be complimented and recognized by some like James is a huge honor.
Will Victor Wembanyama replace LeBron James as the new face of the NBA?
The possibilities are endless but LeBron James has set the bar high for athletes arriving onto the scene. The Los Angeles Lakers player set the record for most regular-season points. Not only that, but he also holds uncountable records and accolades. Even James has admitted that staying healthy will be very important for Wembanyama to play at a high level.
NBA Draft Prospect Victor Wembanyama shines in the @Metropolitans92 win!
25 PTS | 10 REB | 4 AST 🔥 pic.twitter.com/q93t1c4K1X
— NBA (@NBA) May 7, 2023
Victor Wembanyama broke out last year, averaging 21.6 points,10.1 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game. He has shot 30.3% from the three-point arc throughout his international career. Wemby is a very good free-throw shooter as well. His swiftness and agility resemble Kevin Durant, another all-time great and legendary scorer. Victor also has a similar physique except that he will need to put on more muscle mass. The NBA is far more physical than how most other basketball leagues work.
Victor Wembanyama is a literal cheat code 😮pic.twitter.com/9xqFLarmYn
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) May 7, 2023
It is too early to know whether Victor will rank among the basketball gods or not, but he certainly shows potential. He is expected to be the No.1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Teams like the Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, and San Antonio Spurs are frontrunners to acquire him. Wemby claims that he doesn’t think there are bad teams but that he can make them great.