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Patrick Beverley Is Ready To Be The Victor Wembanyama Stopper: “His Legs Are Where My Shoulders Are”

Patrick Beverley is amazed at the potential of Victor Wembanyama but still believes he would be the one to stop him in the NBA.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Oct 14, 2022
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Victor Wembanyama’s 2 exhibition games during the NBA preseason against G League Ignite have left the whole world in awe of the 7’5″ freshman. His incredible skill set at his size has never been seen before in the NBA, with many calling Wembanyama an even greater prospect than LeBron James.

LBJ’s current teammate Patrick Beverley saw the Wembanyama show firsthand and revealed what an insane prospect he is from his perspective. He also maintained he’d be the one to stop Wembanyama in the league. 

“He is different. I have never seen anything like it. The No. 2 pick is even nice, Scoot. This Victor guy, I wanna see how this goes.”

“I don’t see nothing (standing in his way). I don’t know a lot about the kid but for the most part, it seems like he has a good supporting cast. Not even like a supporting cast, he’s like one of those European guys who’s just stayed in Europe. He’s coming over here like, ‘okay, cool, lemme show y’all before I hop back on this flight home’. He’s gonna be special. Catch a DHO from the top of the key with two strides, corner 3? That’s OD. One of the guys over here told me that worst case scenario, he’s going to be Porzingis. If everything went wrong. he’d be Porzingis. Think about that. His ceiling is unseen.”

(on how he’d guard Wembanyama) “Me. I don’t know, do everything. Gotta get him to lean (on his hamstrings). His legs are where my shoulders are. That’s OD though. Good for him and his family.”

While Beverley’s aggressive defense may catch Wembanyama off guard a couple of times, it’d be an incredibly challenging task for Beverley to consistently stop the man who’s over a foot taller than him. Wembanyama is going to be a cheat code in the modern NBA.


Will Wembanyama’s Skill Translate To The NBA?

The one thing that can never be taught to an NBA player is their size. Wembanyama stands among the tallest players in the history of the NBA, so that on its own would have made him an intriguing prospect. But his ability to block shots, dribble, and shoot makes him extraordinarily unique.

He definitely will struggle to adjust to the strength of NBA players, but his game is so unique that he will definitely find different ways to remain effective. He can drop in a finger roll with one step from the free throw line and have the length to maneuver the ball away from opposing defenders. 

He may struggle to dribble and shoot with the same efficiency as NBA-level defenders, but his game has enough for him to be an instantly impactful player in the NBA. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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