Victor Wembanyama, the highly-touted rookie of the San Antonio Spurs, has been garnering attention across the NBA with his stellar performances.
However, it was a recent bold statement from Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green that truly set the basketball world ablaze.
During an episode of his podcast, The Draymond Green Show, Green didn’t hold back in his praise for Wembanyama, asserting that the young player is already among the elite in the league.
“Victor Wembanyama is probably a top-20 player in the NBA right now,” Green stated emphatically. “With that skill set, with that length, with that jump shot, his jump shot is absolutely beautiful. In San Antonio with that staff, that kid, watch out.”
“Victor Wembanyama is probably a top-20 player in the NBA right now”👀
– Draymond Green
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) March 14, 2024
Green’s assertion didn’t stop there. He added, “I think there’s a gap in between Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama. Victor Wembanyama is just different. Kid is special. Absolutely special, and he may win MVP of the league in like the next two years or so.”
Wembanyama’s on-court contributions have been remarkable for a rookie, boasting averages of 20.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.3 steals, and 3.4 blocks per game, along with solid shooting percentages.
As fate would have it, the Warriors are scheduled to face off against the Spurs on March 31, setting the stage for a showdown between Green and Wembanyama, further igniting anticipation among basketball enthusiasts.
