Is it possible that we actually didn’t give enough credit to Victor Wembanyama? I genuinely ask this question. Was it not sufficient to place him among the best prospects ever? Could he potentially be the greatest prospect in history?
I’m not ready to go that far. I’ll stick with high school LeBron James and be content. However, I must admit that Wembanyama has already exceeded my expectations with his impressive basketball skills.
One particular moment stands out: a 90-second display against the Warriors where Wembanyama, at a towering 7-foot-4, showcases his agility with a crossover into a pull-up jumper, grabs a rebound, executes a nearly impossible spin-move for an and-one score from behind the backboard along the baseline, blocks Klay Thompson’s 3-point attempt, and finishes with a dunk on the other end. Additionally, he masterfully defends Andrew Wiggins, shutting down every move Wiggins attempts and even scoring a 3-pointer.
This sequence must be seen to be believed.
The term “insane” is often used loosely in the NBA. However, this performance by Wembanyama is truly insane. In less than two minutes, he flaunted a combination of size and skill that is likely unmatched in NBA history.
There are those who are older than me claiming that Ralph Sampson, also 7-foot-4, was capable of similar feats when he entered the league in the early 1980s. If that is the case, then Sampson was an incredible player, and it is unfortunate that injuries prevented him from making a bigger impact on the game.
However, it is important to note that back then, the NBA may not have been prepared for a player of that size to possess such versatility. In the present day, Wembanyama is an ideal player who has arrived at the perfect time, and this combination is likely to result in awe-inspiring plays or sequences like the one mentioned above in almost every game he plays. They will leave you questioning what you just witnessed.
Yes, what you saw was indeed mind-blowing.
