Eighteen years old, zero NBA minutes on the clock but Victor Wembanyama is already a star on the other side of the Atlantic. He is even passing through the United States, in Las Vegas, where Boulogne will face the G-League Ignite twice. The meetings will be broadcast on ESPN and have only one goal: to oppose the petit big frenchie to Scoot Henderson. The two young prospects are announced respectively for first and second place in the next draft.
Presumed No. 1 2023 draft pick Victor Wembanyama on presumed No. 2 pick Scoot Henderson: “He’s really a great player. If I was never born, I think he would deserve the first spot.”
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) October 3, 2022
“He’s a really great player. I think if I hadn’t been born, he might have claimed the first spot,” cowardly the pivot of the confident Metropolitans.
A punchline that goes around US Twitter. Victor Wembanyama assumes his status. And his attitude appeals to Americans. In addition to potentially being a future great basketball player, and not just for his height (2.21 meters), he is already an excellent marketing “product” for the media of all continents. He therefore had the honor of being featured on the cover of the famous SLAM magazine.
Have you seen a basketball player like this? No, you haven’t.
Victor Wembanyama covers SLAM 240. https://t.co/7XlmKr6Qrr pic.twitter.com/4pgLywxohB
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) October 3, 2022
Tony Parker had already had the right to it… but under the tunic of the San Antonio Spurs. Once established in the league. Wembanyama seems destined to shine in the NBA. He looks ready. Mentally especially. The language is mastered, the codes of communication too. In any case, this is what emerges behind the scenes of the shoot with SLAM. He talks a little regarding his childhood, his relationship to basketball and expectations, his passions, etc.
Victor Wembanyama started the new season with a bang. He currently has more than 17 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks on average following three games.
Victor Wembanyama on the Draft: “There must be no one chosen in front of me”