Victor Wembanyama's talent is undeniable – bordering on otherworldly – but his physique and international experience have made some wonder how he’ll transition to the NBA. Dive into his story with an interactive experience, written by WindhorstESPN ⤵️
’s, ballhandling that was inspired by watching tapes of Hall of Fame guard Pete Maravich and the potential to become one of the most impactful defensive players the moment he steps on the court.Because of his frame, he tends to lose his balance at times, and he will be at a strength disadvantage to almost everyone he plays against despite his height. Getting to his sweet spots will be harder in the NBA than anything he’s seen before in Europe.
and Tim Duncan . In their rookie seasons, both Robinson and Duncan won Rookie of the Year, and their respective teams won 56 games. Can Wembanyama make it a third and accomplish what his predecessors were able to do?There is a risk in taking a player of Wembanyama’s size. Many NBA prospects before him in that size range suffered serious and sometimes career-ending injuries, often to their feet. Even though he’s not relatively heavy, it’s still a concern.
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