- Sandro Mamukelashvili had a fantastic impression of Victor Wembanyama
- Victor Wembanyama reportedly “works hard” and is a professional
- Mamukelashvili also compared Wembanyama to Giannis Antetokounmpo
Big man Victor Wembanyama was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, with many believing that Wembanyama can be a franchise-changing player. His combination of athleticism, length, and skill is tantalizing, and Wembanyama has a very high ceiling.
Recently, San Antonio Spurs center Sandro Mamukelashvili shared his first impression of Victor Wembanyama when speaking to Pijus Sapetka of BasketNews, noting that he is a “great guy” and “a professional” that works hard on his game.
“Yeah, he is a great guy. Very down-to-earth,” Mamukelashvili shared his first impressions. “I love how he works hard — he comes very early and does his stuff. Definitely, a professional, and I look forward to playing with him, getting close to him, giving him some assists, and getting some of them. You know, he is a great guy.”
Later, Mamukelashvili also compared Victor Wembanyama to Giannis Antetokounmpo, noting that Wembanyama is “long and athletic”, and claiming that he can be a “generational player”.
“He is very long and athletic,” he says. “I feel like he has a great shot for his size and handles. I think he will be a generational player once he develops.”
It is clear that Victor Wembanyama has left a big impression on his teammate, and it’ll be interesting to see what his first year in the league will look like. He could easily win the Rookie of the Year award, especially since his defense already looks polished enough for him to make an immediate impact on the Spurs.
Some Believe Victor Wembanyama Can Become The GOAT
There is no doubt that many are high on the sort of player that Victor Wembanyama could become someday. In fact, one NBA agent suggested that Wembanyama can become the GOAT.
“If he’s not hurt, he’ll be the greatest player ever,” said the agent, who has multiple clients playing overseas and in the NBA. “He’s the best player in the league and the level of players he’s playing against are the best players in the Pac-12, the best college players, borderline NBA guys — and he’s dominating. Dominating.
Wembanyama’s physicality, I think people underestimate because he’s so thin. He’s a physically strong dude. When everything opens in the NBA, he’s going to be unstoppable, totally unstoppable. He’ll be the best rim protector in the NBA from day one. And then offensively, he’ll be an efficient, unstoppable force from day one.”
We will see if Victor Wembanyama can become the player many think that he can be. There is a lot of pressure on him right now, but it is clear that he has the sort of talent that can deliver on the expectations.
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