LeBron James refused to name Victor Wembanyama a “unicorn,” however as an alternative dubbed him an “alien.” The French phenom hasn’t even performed a single NBA recreation when the four-time MVP gave his feedback. “Wemby” was together with his outdated membership Metropolitans 92 final yr to play just a few exhibition video games towards Scoot Henderson’s G League Ignite crew. Wembanyama blew away scouts and analysts who couldn’t imagine his mixture of dimension, mobility, coordination and expertise.
Seven video games into his NBA season, most haven’t modified their thoughts concerning the San Antonio Spurs rookie. He could have had his ups and downs, however his potential is simply staggering. “Wemby” has proven that there are issues solely he may do on the basketball courtroom.
Right here’s what Victor Wembanyama needed to say when requested to remark concerning the nickname LeBron James gave him (by way of Ballislife.com):
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“That nickname has been used again and again so I’m not a giant fan of it. Similar to LeBron [James] mentioned, ‘All people’s been a unicorn.’ However there’s only one alien, proper?”
Victor Wembanyama was anointed by many as a generational expertise. He was thought of the very best prospect to return into the NBA since LeBron James. Regardless of the large expectations and the strain that comes together with it, the rookie is already thriving.
The “alien” moniker James gave him was most embodied by his recreation towards Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 2. Wembanyama scored in each method attainable, dominated on protection and got here up with the most important pictures of the sport to guide the Spurs to the win.
In simply his fifth recreation of the season, the Frenchman was the very best basketball participant in a recreation that had Durant and Booker. Wembanyama may have nights the place he’ll look human, however on most events, LeBron James’ nickname for him will stand out.
Victor Wembanyama and LeBron James will face one another in back-to-back video games in mid-December
The basketball world is hyped to see the San Antonio Spurs and the LA Lakers battle one another in mid-December. For the primary time in years, Laker followers can be excited to see the Spurs once more tackle the Lakers. The 2 groups dominated the NBA throughout the Shaq-Kobe period whereas Tim Duncan and crew led San Antonio.
That rivalry could not occur this season, however Victor Wembanyama’s first recreation towards LeBron James may have followers salivating for that motion. It won’t be a passing of the torch second because the NBA’s all-time factors chief nonetheless has a lot left within the tank. However, seeing him play towards the “alien” for the primary time can be an iconic second for a lot of basketball followers.
“King James” possibly much more motivated to do effectively towards the 19-year-old rising star. He’s been referred to as a washed-up nice already. Proving he isn’t carried out but towards maybe the participant who will take his mantle because the face of the NBA can be a giant assertion.
