Victor Wembanyama is going to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 Draft. The last time there was such a clear No. 1 pick in a draft class, we saw the likes of Zion Williamson and Anthony Davis enter the league. Wembanyama might have even greater hype, with many comparing him to LeBron James as a prospect.
There are legitimate concerns around Wembanyama’s adjustment to the NBA, given the poor track record of skinny seven-footers. Fans are convinced they were right to have those reservations after seeing Wembanyama flopping in a game in France after struggling to match up with a physical player.
Some fans were hating on Wembanyama’s hype, “Generational bust incoming.”
Another fan piled on, “This dude is gonna be so sh*t bruh.”
One fan provided some constructive worries about Wembanyama’s prospects as a center in the modern NBA, “Defensively, he cannot be your 5. The Spurs need to locate a serviceable big man that will bang with heavier opponents down low. You allow Vic to play the stretch 4 and come play help-side defense on the bigger better big men in the league. He will be way more effective in that role, and I’m positive that Pop recognizes that.”
More fans worried about him defending NBA-caliber big men in the paint, “Dude is gonna get destroyed in the paint.”
Some more fans were negative on Wembanyama’s impending NBA arrival, “Ceiling is Kristaps Porzingis, nothing higher.”
A fan provided a more realistic comparison of a failed Wembanyama being at the level of Rudy Gobert, “If he can perform at minimum Rudy Gobert numbers, he’ll be alright in the NBA; remember all the “next Jordan’s” we’ve had.”
A fan correctly pointed out that fans are hating on Wembanyama now after hailing him as a generational prospect for the entire season, “One day y’all ride him the next you hate. Make up your mind.”
Wembanyama will have his fair share of haters as he is entering the NBA. He is a one-of-a-kind prospect that is expected to have a massive impact in the league. You don’t get to that level without generating haters.
Will Victor Wembanyama Live Up To The Hype?
There is no doubting Wembanyama’s skill. We have seen foreign players touted as heavily skilled before their talents ultimately fail to translate. Wembantama is showing that his shooting touch and defensive instincts are as legitimate as they come from a top European prospect. His games have streamed on the NBA app all season long, with fans, experts, and coaches getting exposed to his game the entire year. His skill is real and will make a profound difference in the league.
His size, on the other hand, is going to be a problem. He has the mobility of a forward because he weighs like one, standing at about 210 pounds. Given what we saw with Chet Holmgren being unable to play in his rookie season, his lanky frame with his freakish height could make him injury-prone, though some experts reckon it won’t.
Wembanyama is averaging 21.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks for Metropolitans 92 this season. He just eliminated his former team ASVEL Basket from the 2022-23 Betclic Elite Championship and is currently facing AS Monaco Basket in the Finals.
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