OT: Victor Wembanyama

[aceboon]

stating the obvious but if he stays healthy this a one-of-one type player/career, the stuff he's doing now at 19 is freakish, can't imagine what this will look like by his mid 20s.

 

[aceboon]

 

[superjohn]

He makes Durant look like a small child...

 

[storrsroars]

Hadn't seen him play before - sweet stroke from 3 for a big fella. Ability to score from anywhere and cut to hoop will indeed make him a dominant scoring force.

 

[yungdowork]

The stuff he’s able to do near the basket because of his length is insane. Guys try to force him baseline and he just dunks it anyway

 

[Edward Sargent]

Love Durant's breakdown of his game.

 

[TheRealKBuks]

The MJ vs Lebron GOAT debate is going to look pretty silly in the next decade. IF Wemby hits his ceiling he'll be above both of them

 

[Letsgohuskies11]

Seems like a cheat code

 

[husky429]

People overuse the term generational talent. He is a generational talent. If he's healthy, he could reach DPOY, MVP and scoring champ in the same year. He's got that kind of potential.

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

He’s 19 and just outplayed one of the greatest scorers of all time.

I’m not sure what the NBA is going to do with him at 25.

 

[CL82]

Seems like a cheat code

Seems like a stick figure drawing of a basketball player.

 

[dogpause]

Hurley really screwed up not recruiting this guy.

 

[superjohn]

MVP might not go to an American for well over a decade.

 

[SellersElbow]

I remember when Shaq hit the league and every team started to want multiple bulky centers just to have something to try to throw at him. Teams were falling over themselves to acquire 270+ lbs players.

I wonder if Wemby will have a similar impact in making teams go nuts for 7'2"+ players with any semblance of mobility? If so, Clingan will be a big winner as he is one of the most promising of a rare set.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

If he can stay healthy, he’s going to be insane at his peak. I hope he can, will be fun to watch.

 

[uconnever]

We had this debate and some on here said they would not draft him first overall. What a joke. Of course there is a health concern but how in the hell do you stop him once he gets comfortable? He does EVERYTHING! And he’s literally a giant who can play on the outside.

 

[cohenzone]

stating the obvious but if he stays healthy this a one-of-one type player/career, the stuff he's doing now at 19 is freakish, can't imagine what this will look like by his mid 20s.

Reminds me of nobody. He might get me back to watching the NBA again, at least his games. He is scary.

 

[boog204]

He legit reminds me of "create-a-players" I did back in the day playing 2K. It's scary the stuff he can do at his height.

 

[kobebeanbryant]

I remember when Shaq hit the league and every team started to want multiple bulky centers just to have something to try to throw at him. Teams were falling over themselves to acquire 270+ lbs players.

I wonder if Wemby will have a similar impact in making teams go nuts for 7'2"+ players with any semblance of mobility? If so, Clingan will be a big winner as he is one of the most promising of a rare set.

yep this is exactly what I am expecting will happen.

need a unique skillset to keep up with him…the height to defend him in the post and agility to follow him out to the perimeter.

 

[Scoe]

He’s a super freak, super freak, he’s super freaky.

 

[superjohn]

I remember when Shaq hit the league and every team started to want multiple bulky centers just to have something to try to throw at him. Teams were falling over themselves to acquire 270+ lbs players.

I wonder if Wemby will have a similar impact in making teams go nuts for 7'2"+ players with any semblance of mobility? If so, Clingan will be a big winner as he is one of the most promising of a rare set.

Clingan is more like Shaq than he is Wembanyama though. Obviously not at either of their levels.

 

[Chin Diesel]

It's the agility and awareness of what is going on that really separates him. That one-handed catch and pass while airborne is a play very few players of any height can make. Nevermind a teenager of his height. You just don't see that coordination.

The amount of room he covers with each step is something only he can do.

It's a real treat to watch and see what he can do for the next decade or so.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Yeah, where are all those 7' 2" guys with athletic ability been hiding all these years?? Someone should let them know the NBA is back in play!

 

[superjohn]

The funny thing is Chet is a freak. He's probably a legitimate 7 feet tall with serious dribbling skills, shooting skills, and shotblocking and he looks like a piece of crap compared to Wembanyama. It shows just how freaky this kid is.

 

[Chin Diesel]

The funny thing is Chet is a freak. He's probably a legitimate 7 feet tall with serious dribbling skills, shooting skills, and shotblocking and he looks like a piece of crap compared to Wembanyama. It shows just how freaky this kid is.

Funny and true.