Victor Wembanyama is the best generational rookie in the NBA since LeBron James, or maybe we can get rid of “after LeBron James”?
At 7ft 4in (223.5cm) tall, Wembanyama doesn’t even need to jump to interfere with a shot because he has an 8-foot wingspan! With such a ghostly physique and excellent defensive awareness, the 18-year-old Wembanyama can interfere with any opponent trying to attack the paint; his long arms also give him the advantage of unsolvable jump shots, and almost no one can interfere He shoots: In an exchange game with the G-League Ignite, he hit seven 3-pointers and 37 points in Game 1, mostly from the perimeter. Releases: such as transitions between offense and defense, Pick-and-Pops, and step-backs. In the second game, Wembanyama played his own game, pouring in 36 points, and most of them were scored after cutting, back-to-the-frame fallback, alley-oop and dunks.
We’ve never seen monsters of this type before. He’s like a combination of Kevin Durant and Rudy Gobert, or a new generation of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar or Ralph Sampson watching YouTube to learn basketball. The management of teams in the league has even assessed him as a Hall of Famer talent and even has a chance of becoming one of the league’s all-time greats.
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However, Wembanyama himself was the first to say that these comments are premature, but two friendly matches in Las Vegas have shown his hidden talent to the world. Wemby, who plays for the French Mets 92, flew from France to the United States to face off Scoot Henderson, a potential 2023 No. 2 favorite (yes, we already guessed who the top pick ????); A strong defender in the shadows of Allen Iverson and Russell Westbrook, and he’s been a solid player in Las Vegas — though he only played five minutes in Game 2 because of a tight knee. However, there is no doubt that Wembanyama has all the limelight, and all the scouts and uniforms are there to witness how exaggerated the generational talent is.
“He’s not just changing the cornerstone of the franchise, he’s shaking the talent of the entire league,” said one NBA executive. Wemby’s massive influence was already buzzing about a year before he was determined to join the NBA. Several teams that have already given up this season are bound to become even stronger in the new season, and the playoff system of the playoffs has become less attractive. These rotten phenomena are only for the man named “victory”.
“It’s kind of weird,” Wembanyama said. “I never want to lose, but it’s me. But I really want to stay out of it, but it’s about me in the end anyway, all I can do is pay attention. work on yourself.”
Wembanyama can shock you from the congenital conditions; however, his investment in football skills should not be underestimated: Over the past year, Wemby’s jump shot has improved rapidly, and he has contributed 31% of his overseas leagues in recent years. Three-point shooting and 68.5 percent from the free throw line. But in the Las Vegas performance, we can see that his shooting pattern is more consistent, and even many combinations of moves feel like coming from a wing or even a guard.
On one incredible turn in Game 2, Wemby dribbled into the corner, stepped to balance his body, and completed a perfectly guarded three-pointer in the air:
With his rapid improvement and his professional attitude, many critics are confident that Wembanyama can be a reliable shooter. This year, the French oddball is training with Holger Geschwindner, the longtime shooting coach of legendary Dirk Nowitzki. He already has an excellent finishing touch, coupled with his positive learning ability, is bound to improve his efficiency and even become a top shooter such as Kristaps Porzingis (35.3% outside) or Karl-Anthony Towns (39.7%).
“If he develops a good jump shot, Victor will be unstoppable.” A general manager commented that if Wembanyama can consistently shoot from the perimeter, the opponent will inevitably be on the outside of the three-point line, which opens the door again. The line he cuts with ease, followed by a jumper, a pass, or a direct kill to finish, will catch defenders off guard.