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Victor Wembanyama Victor Wembanyama (/ˌwɛmbənˈjɑːmə/ WEM-bən-YAH-mə; born 4 January 2004) is a French professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Considered one of the greatest basketball prospects of his generation, he was selected first overall by the Spurs in the 2023 NBA draft. With a listed height of 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 metres), Wembanyama is tied with Boban Marjanović as the tallest active NBA player. Wembanyama began his professional career with Nanterre 92 of the LNB Pro A in 2019. Two years later, he moved to ASVEL and won the Pro A title in his only season with the team. In the 2022–23 season, Wembanyama signed with Metropolitans 92 and became the youngest player to win the Pro A MVP award, while earning Pro A Best Defender honors and leading the league in scoring, rebounds and blocks. He has been named an LNB All-Star twice, winning All-Star Game MVP once, and is a three-time Pro A Best Young Player. Wembanyama also plays for the French national team. At the youth level, he has led his team to two silver medals, including at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup, where he set the FIBA record for blocks per game in a single tournament. Early life and youth career Wembanyama was born on 4 January 2004 in Le Chesnay, France.[1] His father, Félix, is Congolese and was a track and field athlete who competed in the high jump, long jump and triple jump.[2][3][4] His mother, Elodie de Fautereau, is a basketball coach and former player. Wembanyama's father and mother are 1.98 metres (6 ft 6 in) and 1.91 metres (6 ft 3 in) tall, respectively.[5] His older sister, Eve, plays basketball professionally, and his younger brother, Oscar, has played basketball and handball at youth level.[6][7] His grandfather, Michel de Fautereau, played professional basketball, and his grandmother, Marie Christine, also played the sport.[8] Wembanyama played football as a goalkeeper and practised judo before focusing on basketball.[1] He learned to play basketball from his mother, who was coaching youth teams.[8][9] At age seven, Wembanyama began playing for Entente Le Chesnay Versailles, before joining the youth system of Nanterre 92 at age 10.[8] He drew the attention of Nanterre in 2013 after Michaël Allard, a youth coach for the club, noticed him on the bench at an under-11 game due to his exceptional height, at 1.80 metres (5 ft 11 in), initially mistaking him for a coach.[10] In February 2018, Wembanyama was loaned to FC Barcelona for the Minicopa del Rey, an under-14 tournament in Spain, leading his team to third place.[11] He declined an offer to continue his career with Barcelona, citing that the coaches were not willing to challenge him.[12] Professional career Nanterre 92 (2019–2021) In the 2019–20 season, Wembanyama gained his first professional experience with the Nanterre 92 senior team under head coach Pascal Donnadieu,[10] receiving limited playing time in two games.[13] He primarily competed in LNB Espoirs, the French under-21 league, and also played for the under-18 team.[10][14] Wembanyama made his professional debut on 29 October 2019, playing 31 seconds against Brescia in the EuroCup. At 15 years, nine months and 25 days old, he was the second-youngest player after Stefan Petković to play in the EuroCup.[15] In February 2020, Wembanyama played for Nanterre's under-18 team at the Kaunas qualifying tournament for the Adidas Next Generation Tournament (ANGT). On 8 February, he posted 22 points, 15 rebounds and an ANGT-record nine blocks in a win over the under-18 team of Zaragoza.[16] Wembanyama averaged 15.8 points, 12 rebounds, 2.8 steals, and six blocks per game in Kaunas, leading the tournament in blocks and earning all-tournament team honours.[17] He finished the Espoirs season averaging 10.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.3 blocks per game, mostly coming off the bench.[18] In the 2020–21 season, Wembanyama split time between Nanterre's senior and under-21 teams and signed an agreement to also play for Centre Fédéral in the Nationale Masculine 1 (NM1).[19] On 23 September 2020, he made his LNB Pro A debut, grabbing one rebound in four minutes against JL Bourg.[20] In October, Wembanyama featured in a viral video where he showcased his skills in a two-on-two pick-up game against Rudy Gobert and Vincent Poirier.[21] On 12 December, he suffered a stress fracture in his fibula during an Espoirs game against BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque, with an estimated recovery time of eight weeks. Wembanyama was sidelined from the Valencia qualifying tournament for the ANGT.[22] After missing two and a half months with injury, he began receiving more playing time with the senior team.[23] On 25 May 2021, Wembanyama recorded season-highs of 14 points and 10 rebounds in a 99–87 win over Orléans Loiret.[24] He started in 10 of 18 Pro A appearances, averaging 6.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per game,[18] and was named Pro A Best Young Player.[25] In Espoirs, Wembanyama averaged 13.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and 3.2 blocks, starting in all five of his games.[18] He played four games for Centre Fédéral, averaging 11.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and three blocks per game.[13] Following the season, he opted to leave Nanterre.[26] ASVEL (2021–2022) Wembanyama with ASVEL in 2021 On 29 June 2021, Wembanyama signed a three-year contract with ASVEL of the Pro A and the EuroLeague.[27][28] He was unable to play for one month at the start of the season because of an illness.[29] On 1 October, Wembanyama made his EuroLeague debut, recording one block in three minutes in an 88–76 win over Žalgiris.[30] On 10 November, ASVEL announced that he would miss two to three weeks with a fractured finger.[31] He returned on 2 December, but was sidelined again on 20 December, after suffering a bone bruise in his right shoulder against Zenit Saint Petersburg, with an estimated recovery time of four to six weeks.[32][33] Wembanyama was selected to the LNB All-Star Game, held on 29 December, but was unable to play due to the injury.[34] He made his return on 11 February.[29] On 3 April, Wembanyama recorded a season-high 25 points, seven rebounds and three blocks in an 85–65 win over Le Portel.[35] He scored 18 points, his career high in the EuroLeague, in an 81–80 loss to Olimpia Milano on 7 April.[36] On 3 June, Wembanyama was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a psoas muscle injury he sustained during a Pro A semifinal game against JDA Dijon.[32][37] In his absence, ASVEL won its third consecutive Pro A championship.[38] Wembanyama repeated as Pro A Best Young Player, averaging 9.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game in the league.[39][40] He averaged 6.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game in the EuroLeague and finished second to Rokas Jokubaitis in voting for the EuroLeague Rising Star award.[39][41] After the season, he opted out of his contract with ASVEL,[42] despite promises from club president Tony Parker to build the team around him in the next season.[43] Metropolitans 92 (2022–2023) Wembanyama with Metropolitans 92 in 2022 On 4 July 2022, Wembanyama signed a two-year contract with Metropolitans 92 of the LNB Pro A.[44][45] He was drawn to the team due to head coach Vincent Collet's reputation for developing and providing opportunities for young players.[42] In October 2022, Wembanyama gained recognition from American media after two exhibition games against the NBA G League Ignite, featuring projected second overall pick Scoot Henderson, in Las Vegas. The games, which marked Wembanyama's U.S. debut, were nationally televised and attended by over 200 scouts and NBA executives.[46][47] In the first game, on 4 October, he recorded 37 points, five blocks and four rebounds in a 122–115 loss.[48] Wembanyama led his team to a 112–106 win over the Ignite in their second game, scoring 36 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.[49] On 27 October, the NBA announced that it would stream all Metropolitans 92 regular-season and playoff games on its app.[50] In the 2022–23 Pro A season, Wembanyama emerged as one of the most dominant players in the league.[51] On 4 November 2022, he posted a career-high 33 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and three blocks in a 78–69 win over Limoges CSP.[52] On 2 December, Wembanyama recorded his fourth straight 30-point game, with 32 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks and three assists in a 96–85 victory over Fos Provence, leading his team to its ninth consecutive win.[53] He was named captain of the France team at the LNB All-Star Game on 29 December.[51] At the All-Star Game, he recorded 27 points, 12 rebounds and four assists, leading his team to 136–128 win over the World team, and became the game's youngest MVP.[54] On 9 January 2023, Wembanyama made a game-winning putback dunk with 3.5 seconds left in regulation and recorded 15 points, nine rebounds and five blocks in an 84–83 win over ASVEL.[55] On 27 January, he recorded 31 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks in a 102–84 loss to Chorale Roanne.[56] On 21 April, he declared for the 2023 NBA draft.[57] At the end of the regular season, Wembanyama became the youngest player to win the LNB Pro A MVP Award. He was selected to the All-Pro A First Team and named Best Defender, Best Scorer, Best Young Player and Best Blocker.[58] In the playoffs, Wembanyama led Metropolitans 92 to the Finals, where they were eliminated by AS Monaco in a 3–0 sweep.[59] He finished the season averaging 21.6 points, 10.4 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game, leading the Pro A in each category.[60] San Antonio Spurs (2023–present) On 22 June 2023, Wembanyama was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft.[61][62][63] Upon his recruitment, he hit several milestones: he became the first French player to be drafted with the first overall pick,[63][64] the second European player to do so (following Andrea Bargnani in 2006),[64] and the Spurs' third first-overall pick ever, after David Robinson and Tim Duncan.[61][62] National team career Junior national team Wembanyama represented France at the 2019 FIBA U16 European Championship in Udine, Italy. In an 80–78 quarterfinal win over Croatia, he recorded 12 points, 21 rebounds and eight blocks.[65] He averaged nine points, 9.6 rebounds and a tournament-leading 5.3 blocks per game, leading France to a silver medal and earning all-tournament team honours.[66] He then competed at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Latvia. Wembanyama averaged 14 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.7 blocks per game, and was named to the all-tournament team after leading France to the silver medal. He recorded 22 points, eight rebounds and eight blocks in an 83–81 loss to the United States in the final.[67] Wembanyama set the FIBA record for blocks per game in a single tournament.[68] Senior national team Wembanyama was on the preliminary 17-man roster of the French national team for EuroBasket 2022, but was ruled out a month ahead, due to an injury he suffered at the end of the 2021–22 season.[69] He was selected again for the World Cup qualifiers in November.[70] In his debut with the senior team, on 11 November 2022, he scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds in a 90–65 win over Lithuania.[71] Player profile "Everybody has been a unicorn over the last few years, but he's more like an alien. No one has ever seen anyone as tall as he is but as fluid and as graceful as he is out on the floor. At (his size), his ability to put the ball on the floor, shoot step-back jumpers out of the post, step-back threes, catch-and-shoot threes and block shots. He's for sure a generational talent." — LeBron James on Wembanyama in October 2022, after his debut in the United States against the NBA G League Ignite[72] Wembanyama is widely regarded as one of the greatest NBA prospects of his generation,[73] and many publications have called him the most anticipated prospect since LeBron James in 2003.[5][74][75][76] He emerged as one of Europe's top prospects at age 14 and was viewed by analysts as a potential first overall pick in his draft class by age 16.[77][78] During his final season before becoming eligible for the 2023 NBA draft, he was the consensus number-one pick in draft projections.[79] NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league would pay "particular attention" to tanking for the 2023 draft, due to the possibility of acquiring a "once-in-a-generation player" in the draft.[80] Measured at 7 feet 3+1⁄2 inches (2.22 m) bare foot,[81] with an estimated 8-foot (240 cm) wingspan,[18][79] Wembanyama entered the NBA as one of the league's tallest players,[82] although his height has raised questions about his durability.[83] He often plays on the perimeter and has exceptional mobility and skills for his size, with the ability to handle and shoot the ball like a guard.[84] Wembanyama is a capable three-point shooter and his jump shot is difficult to block because of his length.[85][86] He is a productive scorer in the paint, with soft touch and a variety of post moves, and excels in the pick and roll.[85] Defensively, he is an outstanding shot-blocker due to his length and anticipation,[87] and his fluidity allows him to guard smaller players.[88] His thin frame and lack of strength have been labelled as weaknesses and encourage opponents to use a physical style of play against him.[76] For this reason, he can struggle to box out while rebounding and to defend post-ups.[89][87][90] Although analysts have noted the unprecedented nature of his game, Wembanyama has drawn comparisons to Wilt Chamberlain[91] and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.[86] ESPN draft analyst Mike Schmitz compared his defensive impact to Rudy Gobert and his shooting potential to Kristaps Porziņģis, albeit with better ball-handling and passing skills.[92] John Hollinger of The Athletic described his game as a combination of Sampson, Porziņģis and Dirk Nowitzki.[93] Wembanyama models parts of his game after Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo.[94] Career statistics Legend GP Games played GS Games started MPG Minutes per game FG% Field-goal percentage 3P% 3-point field-goal percentage FT% Free-throw percentage RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per game PIR Performance Index Rating Bold Career high EuroLeague Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR 2021–22[95] ASVEL 13 10 17.5 .348 .303 .667 3.8 .5 .4 1.9 6.5 5.5 Career 13 10 17.5 .348 .303 .667 3.8 .5 .4 1.9 6.5 5.5 Off the court Wembanyama sitting courtside at an NBA game in Paris in 2023 Wembanyama is represented by agent Bouna Ndiaye of Comsport. His family has a longtime relationship with Ndiaye, whose son was coached by Wembanyama's mother from an early age. Ndiaye advised Wembanyama by the time he was 15 years old and signed him as a client in 2022.[96] Wembanyama was a year ahead for his age in school and attended lycée in agreement with Nanterre 92. He earned his baccalauréat with honours, specialising in earth and life sciences and social and economic sciences.[10][97] Besides his native language of French, he speaks English fluently, having learned it via autodidacticism beginning in middle school by watching videos from American accounts on Instagram and English-language television programmes.[76][98] While in Las Vegas for NBA Summer League, Wembanyama and his personal security team were involved in an 'incident' with pop-singer Britney Spears.[99] Spears had approached Wembanyama in Vegas and tapped him on the back, leading to Wembanyama's security to strike Spears in the face:[100] no charges were filed after the incident.[101] References Merrell, Chloe (17 October 2022). "Top things you should know about Victor Wembanyama". International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 8 January 2023. Ngabo, Gilbert (4 January 2023). "'He is more like an alien.' Why some NBA fans are urging their team to tank for Victor Wembanyama". 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Retrieved 11 July 2023. "Footage of Britney Spears' altercation with Victor Wembanyama's security emerges". The Independent. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023. "No charges to be filed after Victor Wembanyama-Britney Spears incident in Las Vegas hotel". CBSSports.com. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023. Why Wembanyama Will CHANGE The NBA | Full Summer League Highlights BBALLBREAKDOWN 863K subscribers Subscribe 3.2K Share Download Clip Save 197K views 3 weeks ago #wembanyama # #wembanyama #spurs #summerleague2023 Special Thanks to SeatGeek! Use code BBALL for $20 off your first order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BBALL We got our first glimpse into what Victor Wembanyama can do against pseudo-NBA competition, and Coach Nick goes in depth to explain what his unique skill set is and why it will translate into superstardom in the NBA eventually. … 584 Comments rongmaw lin Add a comment... @Darty555 @Darty555 3 weeks ago Victor's defense is his most valuable attribute for the NBA game in my opinion. His ability to block and effect shot attempts was on show throughout the minutes he played in Summer League and having a 7'3, mobile, shot blocking defensive anchor is a precious asset from day one and that's regardless of how well his offensive game will translate to his rookie year in the NBA. Offensively I think he needs to adjust to the physicality of the league, but that undoubtedly will come too and the regular season will likely be similar to his two Summer League games, some where he'll have off shooting nights and some where he'll look like the game-changing prodigy fans expect. But his defensive impact will be seen through Game 1 to 82 and that's where we're going to see how special he is during his rookie year. 290 Reply 29 replies @AoOOOOOA490 @AoOOOOOA490 2 weeks ago Sounds like a lot of problems can be solved by good coaching and training. Good thing is he is with the Spurs + has fantastic work attitude. 68 Reply 2 replies @DynamicGuy123 @DynamicGuy123 2 weeks ago Even thought he got dunked on, the fact that he was able to cover the pick and roll and be met at the rim is unreal 86 Reply 4 replies @Anthony-ni8wd @Anthony-ni8wd 3 weeks ago (edited) Even after the first SL game I was convinced this guy was a pro. He passed the eye test for me in a major way. The shots just didn’t go in—but they were quality looks and he showed a propensity to get the whistle.This kid can recover on defense and move with quickness for a guy his size. Shot blocking is unquestionable. To me he’s a lock for all-star his by his 2nd year if he doesn’t ball tf out in his first. 113 Reply 11 replies @marcomoon6062 @marcomoon6062 2 weeks ago Tbh I think falling decreases injuries. Instead of staying up and putting weight on a turned ankle you fall and remove the weight. Him falling is a good thing and he can still improve his overall balance 41 Reply 8 replies @stephencheney9811 @stephencheney9811 2 weeks ago Tim Duncan, despite being swindled out of $20 million by his financial advisor, took $5 million contracts his final two seasons so the Spurs could transition successfully into the Kawhi era. Pachulia cheap shot and Kawhi's reaction to that more or less squandered that sacrifice. Getting to draft Wembanyama is as much of a redemption for Duncan as for anyone, strangely enough. 31 Reply @sherlock4791 @sherlock4791 2 weeks ago Actually i love 1 thing from wemby that nobody talks about He fallsdown "easily" Its like he did it on purpose to avoid injury, his body is used to avoid hyperextension, that a little bit of roll on the joint will just make him fall instead of forcing the joint to stay standing 6 Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 1 reply @hazard3377 @hazard3377 2 weeks ago This gives me high hopes considering coach nick made a video about Kawhi having the potential to become a great scorer way before he actually did become one 38 Reply 2 replies @HENRYPAN19 @HENRYPAN19 3 weeks ago Let's hope injury won't be an issue and he'll put on some weight. His footwork offensively and defensively are superb. 64 Reply 3 replies @jus1085 @jus1085 3 weeks ago Bold prediction: Rough rookie year but improves greatly after. He has to work on 3 ball, and has to work on building muscle for his body type. 12 Reply @dashingdreww1185 @dashingdreww1185 3 weeks ago He could easily win defensive player of the year , look at when Rudy won it and past bigs they were not moving/guarding like Victor does guarding smaller guards from the perimeter 38 Reply 2 replies @GrandmasterZen @GrandmasterZen 3 weeks ago Great breakdown coach! 🏀 🔥. Ive never seen someone soo tall, young and coordinated! The kid is literally still growing into his body. He could be anything in a few years. 💯 21 Reply 2 replies @phoenixkane1986 @phoenixkane1986 2 weeks ago Welcome back to Spurs coverage Coach. We’ve missed you. 16 Reply @JalenRawley @JalenRawley 2 weeks ago The good, the bad and the ugly about Wemby is evident before he plays a real game. The good is that he'll be fine offensively. He has plenty of room to grow and there isnt anything that you have to break down and rebuild. As coach points out, his posture is a little off sometimes but it looks to me like he's doing that to keep his dribble as low to the ground as he can. I don't think we're really going to see a ton of him doing Kyrie type stuff like that but it's great that he has that package in his game. NBA coaches like to trim a lot of fat out of rookies' playstyles, and I think this is one area where the Spurs will say, "we're just gonna let the guards do most of that". He'll still have plenty of opportunities on face ups, attacking out of the triple threat and transitions to pull it out though. Defensively he'll have an adjustment period as he adapts to the NBA game, but he looks like he'll be fine there. He has quick hands and good hand-eye coordination already and even though this is summer league, you can already see how he gets his hands on jumpers even though he has given more than enough space for guys to get shots off. He surprised a lot of players with that already. The bad is that there's not much else there in San Antonio around him yet. There will be more to come for sure, but I'm expecting San Antonio to not rush things and not have him out there trying to one-man wrecking ball the league as a rookie. They'll want to bring him along slow and methodically and the way the media works, he's going to have a lot of doubters and haters when he doesnt come out tossing out 30pt/20rb/10ast/10blk games like the hype is already expecting. And that ties into the ugly, which is the hype. The media situation is going to get real old real fast. He will never live up to the hype and expectations because they're higher than any human will ever attain. Nothing will ever be good enough. 60 win season? With that roster? Come on. 30ppg? Record setting triple doubles on a nightly basis? Even if he did it, which he just wont, it wont be enough for the hype train. And the biggest ugly is the cloud of injury worry hanging overhead. Of all of the big men over seven feet tall the game has seen, only Kareem has had longevity and he had his injuries too. People talk about him getting stronger and putting on weight, which will only slow him down and put more stress on his body, increasing some specific injury risks. And he will eventually lose the youthful athleticism and quickness, even without injuries and he will have to adapt to that like everyone else of any size. We are all going to be holding our breath at every awkward fall or bump, and let's face it now: he is GOING to get injured. Nobody goes unscathed. And the first serious injury is going to have a billion I told you so's everywhere. 3 Reply @cow3633 @cow3633 2 weeks ago To all the people hating on the KID just appreciate the greatness hes about to give us 23 Reply 5 replies @hansonlee5847 @hansonlee5847 2 weeks ago (edited) As someone who studied biomechanics before, I hope he develops a lot of physical strength and balance to avoid career-altering injuries. Otherwise, wow, I normally don't say this (even with Zion who was also the greatest prospect since Lebron James). But I am super excited to see how well Wemby develops! It's not every generation we actually get to see someone with the freakish build and unique skills like Kareem play in today's NBA 2 Reply @crablord7934 @crablord7934 2 weeks ago I pray he stays healthy and running for at least the first 5 years of his career so that learning curve doesn’t get abruptly stopped. That's crucial for him reaching his ceiling. After a certain age massive growth to your game just doesn't happen as much. Reply @ArturoLopez-ee6iq @ArturoLopez-ee6iq 3 weeks ago (edited) He’s going to be a historic defender guards don’t even want to iso him because he can block they jumper…even if you blow past him he still has a good chance of recovering and blocking your shit 54 Reply 3 replies @treychapo1898 @treychapo1898 3 weeks ago I’m just excited for big men to dominate the game again especially with steph getting older 27 Reply 6 replies @MicMecca @MicMecca 2 weeks ago I pray he stays healthy. I want to see all that his career has to offer. 5 Reply @christopheb.6121 @christopheb.6121 2 weeks ago You can not imagine what this kid will be. Allez Victor ! Montre leur qui tu es ! 🇨🇵🇨🇵 Reply @a.k.7840 @a.k.7840 2 weeks ago My first thought about him has always been concern for injuries. Hopefully, he won't be injury prone throughout his career. Reply @posivibe989 @posivibe989 2 weeks ago How awesome would it be to have Wemby learn the sky hook! 15 Reply 3 replies @MrGoodbye23 @MrGoodbye23 3 weeks ago His mid range fadeaway is the new skyhook lmao literally unblockable 81 Reply 7 replies @Niopmahcheep @Niopmahcheep 2 weeks ago Dude is super gifted,literally a max out physical attribute 2k player,potential future HOF 1 Reply @adeniyioduguwa4040 @adeniyioduguwa4040 3 weeks ago He's 19, still developing, once he adapt well, he will dominate the league. 37 Reply 4 replies @mesteryuze6237 @mesteryuze6237 2 weeks ago Knowing the Spurs, his offensive game will definitely blossom. Wemby's defense though, or at least his rim protection. And oh, he blocked three point shots too - in each of the games he played so far. Damn. I'm gonna start a count on that in the regular season. Reply @natekong3596 @natekong3596 3 weeks ago (edited) Wemby I'd gonna be the best help defense the league has ever seen. He can basically guard the corner 3 and contest at the rim at the same time. Straight up cheatcode 11 Reply @zacharydavis4398 @zacharydavis4398 2 weeks ago Thanks for spending the time to create and share this content 🤙🏾 Reply @don8244 @don8244 3 weeks ago I hope Wemby succeeds so that the NBA can bring back hand-checks. He and Luka both said the NBA's not physical enough, so the league's gotta bring back the touches. We don't care if guys like Curry or Embiid struggle because of it, bring it back to make defense relevant again 21 Reply 11 replies @LtNduati @LtNduati 2 weeks ago The only thing that will stop Wemby, is himself, it'll come down to health, handle, or adjustments to feedback. You can't hope to stop or slow down a Tacko Fall sized guard with elite shooting, a Giannis-level mentality, and KD's (warrior's era) defensive prowess. He doesn't need to be lockdown, he just needs to be a threat on defense, if he does that it's a wrap 4 Reply 1 reply @issahazkins812 @issahazkins812 2 weeks ago He won’t change it he’s just going to dominate it. The only way I see him changing it is by making other teams believe that they have use for those builds. More faith in players like Bol Bol and such 1 Reply @TheKardred @TheKardred 2 weeks ago I think what's amazing is not what he is doing now but the potential he has with this size 1 Reply 1 reply @Gabe-vk8ix @Gabe-vk8ix 2 weeks ago Great Breakdown. I did notice when watching him vs Monaco also his rebounding was not good at his size. A lot felt because of how much he helped too also but that should be a easy fix. He fill out his body and he learning from the best coaches off all time along with some great mentoring big men in Tim Duncan and David Robinson. I think scoring will be more struggle year 1 because rookies tend to always struggle there. His passing also stood out in France when I watched along with summer league too. There only been 4 quadruple doubles ever recorded in the NBA(Im sure Wilt had some that not official), Wemby has a chance to be next on that list at some point #1 option offensive talent(with 3 point shooting) with DPOY talent upside Reply @hardwoodgems @hardwoodgems 3 weeks ago Coach Nick's take is what I was waiting for! 9 Reply @21Kolb @21Kolb 2 weeks ago his game needs to be built around finesse. Don't take too long to back down in the post. Get to your spot and get the shot up. You're too tall for anyone down there. 3 Reply @Elvebriel98 @Elvebriel98 3 weeks ago On scoring with the left hand. I don't know how it works in the USA, but in France we learn "paint" moves (lay-ups, hook-shot...) with the right and left hand. Sometimes it felt like a rule to use the left hand when on the left and the right hand on the right 19 Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 6 replies @mikesteevens8201 @mikesteevens8201 3 weeks ago I'd looooove 2 c Weby vs Luka. That should b a veeeeeeery interesting match-up 4 Reply 1 reply @alb3wute_merda @alb3wute_merda 2 weeks ago So happy such a tall and mobility gifted player is European, so he could learn better the art of defending. Hope he stays healthy Reply @darriongarrett2551 @darriongarrett2551 2 weeks ago (edited) I feel Spurs wanted to see how he would fit into an offense centered around him playing fluctuating minutes. His 2nd game having 27, 12, and 3 on 9/13 in 27 minutes was all they needed to see. Hell thrive with NBA spacing. That’s why they shut him down. Pop is smart. He’ll be ready come the start of the season. Reply @LeafyNebula @LeafyNebula 2 weeks ago I pray pop is already making him aware of those vulnerable spots like screening with the knee. Come on Wemby, we need you to stay healthy 2 Reply @richardchavez7899 @richardchavez7899 2 weeks ago (edited) What i like is that he had a few 3 point shoots tipped and / or blocked, which in turn will disrupt some 3 point shooters rhythm. While doing so, he's already 2 steps ahead for the easy post up and / or alley oops. Reply @jas_bataille @jas_bataille 8 days ago I don't really know anything about basketball to be honest but this is absolutely fascinating to watch, poetry in motion!!! Reply @RelaxAndSmokeMeth @RelaxAndSmokeMeth 2 weeks ago if this dude can get his jumper down he'll be a force! looking forward to seeing him play ball. Reply @certifieddriver @certifieddriver 2 weeks ago I'm just interested to see if he can put it together.. I don't know if he'll last long tho Reply @maxrodriguez2706 @maxrodriguez2706 2 weeks ago After you showed that nasty screen where his knee bent in the first game 😬 It seems like the coaching staff had him adjust how he sets them in the second game where he appears to be using his arms instead 👍 He’ll be just fine if they’re paying attention to the little things like that god bless San Antonio 1 Reply @blackedmirror5073 @blackedmirror5073 2 weeks ago Trying to feel grateful to have gotten an excellent number 1 pick as a magic fan. 1 Reply @tobin21293 @tobin21293 2 weeks ago Some of the issues i see with the media or just people in general. Is that they want to compare him to durant as he is now. But durant had his own issues when he entered the league. Like dribbling, especially around guards. He got much better with time though. Wenby is 19 and does have some flaws in his game but the good thing is that they are things that can be fixed with time and experience. Reply @rollingwins @rollingwins 3 weeks ago Wemby game is good, he can literally operate anywhere on the court, it will take him a bit to adjust but he will jus get better as he goes 2 Reply @carlosmontecillo9207 @carlosmontecillo9207 2 weeks ago Wonderful breakdown Coach Nick🔥 Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 1 reply @AfricanH3ro @AfricanH3ro 2 weeks ago Immediate defensive impact, slight project on offense but that's mostly putting on healthy weight and adjusting to the athletes in the NBA. Cleaning up his handle and dialing in that jumper. Reply @baconbits3731 @baconbits3731 2 weeks ago (edited) Love the breakdown but I wish Wemby’s fit with the other Spurs players was also discussed. When talking about Wemby, nobody ever mentions any other Spur. Reply @marklin1797 @marklin1797 2 weeks ago I think the most important thing he should focus on is become stronger and not get hurt. He looks like he's about to get hurt on every play. Reply @markhousman8447 @markhousman8447 2 weeks ago As a fan I wish the rules of 50 years ago where still in place and Wembanyama had to play four years of college ball before entering the NBA. He may get physically broken in the NBA long before he reaches his potential. Of course from the players perspective the should get paid as soon as possible but, as a fan, I don't want this once-in-a-lifetime talent potentially ruined. Reply @jayr1404 @jayr1404 3 weeks ago IMO, Wemby needs to reinvent his game. The potential is there, He just need to master the art of post moves & skyhook shot which will be unstoppable & unblockable. He doesn't need to be face up type player like KD, He doesn't need yo shoot a lot of 3s' but can shoot if needed, Just take the ball to the post or like Duncan's famous jab step fake and bank shot this would be easier and highly efficient plays for a player his size and length. 3 Reply 5 replies @Netsfan24 @Netsfan24 2 weeks ago I don't think he'll ever live up to the hype the media has placed on him but that doesn't mean he can't have a solid, hall-of-fame worthy, long nba career Reply @ziplockbaggies8707 @ziplockbaggies8707 2 weeks ago I love how draymond green said he will be an elite defender immediately and now everyone in the comments and social media says it like it’s some marvelous insight they came up with 💡 8 Reply 2 replies @zoobiezaa6075 @zoobiezaa6075 2 weeks ago (edited) he will be the best player in the league after he gets 2 or 3 seasons of nba experience 9 Reply 9 replies @DivaRoach @DivaRoach 2 weeks ago I'm so excited to hear you talk about the spurs again Reply @kkim5000 @kkim5000 3 weeks ago it's crazy that he's literally a head taller than everyone else on the court, all of whom are well above six feet tall themselves. 6 Reply 1 reply @Lewis-me7jr @Lewis-me7jr 2 weeks ago I think my ACL tore a little watching his knee buckle on that pick. If he ever plays 70 games in a season I’ll be surprised. Reply @MrGavinmccolgan @MrGavinmccolgan 3 weeks ago AWESOME BREAKDOWN thanks coach ! Reply @alb3wute_merda @alb3wute_merda 2 weeks ago The turning thing for rebounders is good for normal player, but the best rebounders which are 7 foot don’t need to turn, actually it’s really not a good thing Reply @nicolasmenendezsarries6786 @nicolasmenendezsarries6786 2 weeks ago The only concern is that Wemby keeps being healthy Reply @kevins90sc @kevins90sc 2 weeks ago Spurs again get The Man.And to have POP work with him could make him a future HOFamer.Just stay Healthy Pop will show you how the game is played right.Leave Ego at the door.Rings will follow. Reply @MrHumatang @MrHumatang 3 weeks ago I hope he’s got the work ethic to match the talent. This could be a beautiful thing 2 Reply 1 reply @MrStringybark @MrStringybark 2 weeks ago The he moves like this, the more likely it will be that he will accumulate long term career destroying injuries. It's sad but true. Reply @NewAgeSlaves @NewAgeSlaves 2 weeks ago He'll be great reminds me of giannis with his motor, blocking and hustling back to play d, if he can get even half as strong as the greek then oh boy Reply @HIB801 @HIB801 2 weeks ago You said the best rebounders don’t box out. Makes sense that that would boost the individuals stats but does it help or hurt the team overall? Reply @frizzyrascal1493 @frizzyrascal1493 2 weeks ago I just hope he stays healthy Reply @jus1085 @jus1085 3 weeks ago He needs to stay on the lighter end, I am not sure that skeletal system will be able to handle the muscle growth beyond reason. His height is his advantage. 4 Reply 1 reply @PMart3313 @PMart3313 2 weeks ago Great unbiased analysis Reply @itayhamri3063 @itayhamri3063 2 weeks ago being coached by pop is gonna be a huge factor too. also potentially being mentored by tim duncan? if this guy works like he should, he'll be a problem for years. Reply @thesaint5381 @thesaint5381 2 weeks ago Coach Nick: Wemby will change the NBA as we know it KAT: I already did 2 Reply @andrewtan8343 @andrewtan8343 2 weeks ago FINALLY back to the iconic track!! Had us waiting for a hot minute! Reply @monkeymoo87 @monkeymoo87 2 weeks ago Victor does have good jumpshot form but he needs to load his wrist early. Not doing so just adds another action you need to do and be aware of when in reality the simpler the better Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 1 reply @mikesteevens8201 @mikesteevens8201 3 weeks ago The main question is CAN HE STAY HEALTHY. He'll need 2 muscle up in the next few years 7 Reply 4 replies @jmacalangi @jmacalangi 2 weeks ago You brought what I like back! The beat. Please keep it. Main reason I subbed when I watched the Dlo vid. Reply @dextersulit8624 @dextersulit8624 8 days ago Iono about the one foot fade away, but if he adds the sky hook he would be unstoppable. Reply @duarraltd9118 @duarraltd9118 3 weeks ago Thanks coach for mentioning/noticing how he s doesn't hesitate to use his left hand. Also you re correct, he puts his head too forward at times when he dribbles. Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 2 replies @bobbullethalf @bobbullethalf 3 weeks ago I love the smirk on the coaches face! Reply @GOATMENTATOR @GOATMENTATOR 2 weeks ago Probably a better porzingis but still massive risk with injury potential Reply @EGarrett01 @EGarrett01 2 weeks ago 8:05 He thought Vic was going all the way to the hole so he stopped to stay out of his way. Reply @yingghit97 @yingghit97 2 weeks ago If in 2016 you told me my Spurs would select a 7'5" Kristap Porzingis/ Rudy Gobert hybrid with the 1st overall pick who had Tony Parker as his mentor I would have called you insane 1 Reply @Convisis @Convisis 2 weeks ago This is the kind of breakdown that just shows how absurd the 'bust' comments were after the first game. Reply @kevinmoy3752 @kevinmoy3752 2 weeks ago im just worried hes gonna get injured trying to do more than his body was built for. but man, 7'5" looks crazy on the court.. Reply @antwan1357 @antwan1357 2 weeks ago Call me out on it if I'm wrong but I see Wembanyama as having a similar game to Kevin Durant . 1 Reply @guimoule9214 @guimoule9214 2 weeks ago Aller Victor !!! On est avec toi !!!! Reply @adanmartinez1067 @adanmartinez1067 2 weeks ago It took Kawhi 4-5 years to become the player we know today. Wemby will do just fine if he stays healthy. Reply @blackedmirror5073 @blackedmirror5073 2 weeks ago He’s going to get hurt in the paint probably. I think Chet will be better when it’s all said and done. Reply @char6364 @char6364 3 weeks ago (edited) You'd hope the replies to BBALLBREAKDOWN would be slightly more educated but I'm seeing people comparing Wemby to players like Bol Bol, Mo Bamba and Thon Maker. There are a lot of people in these replies who know nothing about the game of basketball and are going to have to find a way to cope with being Wembanyama being very good for a very long time. 8 Reply 2 replies @PhoenixAscending @PhoenixAscending 2 weeks ago Wemby will be the next great dominate player in the league. Started with Wilt, then Kareem, then Bird and Magic, after them MJ, then Kobe, LeBron after him, and now Wemby Reply @xfactor2094 @xfactor2094 3 weeks ago He needs that Giannis workout regiment ASAP. 6 Reply 3 replies @anthonyking9248 @anthonyking9248 2 weeks ago Thank you Coach Nick. Reply @PLF... @PLF... 2 weeks ago I'm just waiting for the rest of the NBA to look at Spurs success and copy their system thinking guys like Siakam and Larry Nance can play the same position as Wemby. Reply @vintagepimpage6049 @vintagepimpage6049 2 weeks ago Please do a break down on all all lottery players Reply @mxchael9931 @mxchael9931 3 weeks ago if he can get stronger and be more balanced then he's a good to fo Reply @billyclyde768 @billyclyde768 2 weeks ago At 7'5 you expect him to be a generational talent how long will he be able to consistently run night in and night out and gain weight. Will he get criticism for wanting to pass I don't think wanting to play the arc will benefit him unless they get a true center. 🤔 I think dominating the mid to post paint area and free throws will be his strongest attribute. Reply @Ozgur72 @Ozgur72 2 weeks ago He is a ticking injury bomb. 1 Reply @kingbradley3402 @kingbradley3402 2 weeks ago Love all the hate and salt as a Spurs fan. This kid gonna go places. "I hope he has good work ethic" -Skipped the rookies party to ensure his sleep time isn't affected. Your team's rookie didn't do that. "I hope he takes care of his body" 25 dieticians, physicians, trainers etc. in his circle. He eats controlled meals, has controlled exercises etc. He's setting himself up for the best chance to succeed. People waiting for him to fail under the "I hope I'm wrong" excuse can eat glue Reply @MrPiznasty82 @MrPiznasty82 2 weeks ago Wemby is nice, but will have to get faster and stronger (even if he doesn’t bulk) dont get it twisted though, he can/will get shit on in this league Reply @franciscodejesus4977 @franciscodejesus4977 2 weeks ago The real life shintaro midorima in 2-3 yrs tops 😭 Reply @DoyleBlackburn @DoyleBlackburn 2 weeks ago I think you use the guy as a rim protector. He won’t be able to attack off the dribble in the NBA like he could in France. I believe he will be lethal in the mid range. I don’t believe he will be able to bully nba centers to get to the rim at will. I believe he will be good, great even. But he won’t live up to his massive hype as the greatest prospect ever. Reply 1 reply @mastersofthegame3877 @mastersofthegame3877 2 weeks ago I remember one of the vids here wemby commented appreciating you and his willingness to improve Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 1 reply @taleseamer9330 @taleseamer9330 2 weeks ago Unfortunately, I see him and Chet being injured all the time. Reply @WalkeeTalkeeMan @WalkeeTalkeeMan 2 weeks ago I always preferred athleticism over height. Reply @djbeazy @djbeazy 2 weeks ago (edited) I wouuld keep being physical with Wemby by bumping him, post up, push, foul, and always contact him until he puts on weight. He will be good but i give him 5-7 years and he is gone. Unless they make him a gaurd on offense. Reply @corey4079 @corey4079 2 weeks ago 0:01 Not even a second into video and I see pop smiling like he got away with the biggest heist 😂💀 Reply @Anonymous-km6su @Anonymous-km6su 2 weeks ago He should develop a sky hook 2 Reply @mico6042 @mico6042 2 weeks ago please have Wemby learn on how to plant his feet every time he shoots a jumper... his feet is moving forward towards the defender, and if that is his way of shooting, it is inevitable that some bad sh*t might happen - we don't want that to anyone... 1 Reply 2 replies @kuakilyissombroguwi @kuakilyissombroguwi 2 weeks ago (edited) Wemby a real life cheat code. We thought that was KD, but nah. If he can stay healthy as he adds ~25 lbs of muscle to protect his joints over the next few seasons, man... He might even end up being more legendary than Bron. Reply @arisplugis5197 @arisplugis5197 2 weeks ago cant wait Wemby playing against original unicorn Porzingis next season. very curious about what will happen. Reply @greatest7594 @greatest7594 2 weeks ago that high arching shot of his is too op. 2k or whoever need to patch that shit. How tf can you block that?? He’s like that character w/ the green hair from that anime “Kuroko no basuke” but taller lol Reply @NumeroGaijin @NumeroGaijin 2 weeks ago He needs not to dribble with every catch. He needs to grab and then go up for the shot. He will be good in no time for easy trash points 1 Reply @alejandroserrano7755 @alejandroserrano7755 2 weeks ago I don't want to be negative but there's already been a narrative for a couple of years saying how the next number 1 pick is going to change the game and has potential to be the best. In this case, we've already seen players similar to him. Bolbol, Chet, Porzinguis, etc. Plus, almost all of them have been injured. Including Zion. Reply @BUY_YOUTUBE_VIEWS_01051 @BUY_YOUTUBE_VIEWS_01051 2 weeks ago Your videos are always a highlight of my day. Reply @kcsupersonic1 @kcsupersonic1 2 weeks ago At 3:04 I get the point of this statement, but I would argue Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nikola Jokic could all to varying degrees provide solid rim protection, come down with a tough board, initiate the offense, and then get the ball back to work in the post. Victor at his peak may end up being the best combination of all those abilities, but I think the players I named could run a similar play here. I also think the Chet Holmgren might also be able to pull something like that off in time as well if he continues to get better. Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 2 replies @lordmegatron4789 @lordmegatron4789 2 weeks ago jarace walker looks pretty good so far Reply @LeafyNebula @LeafyNebula 2 weeks ago Ay we praying for Wemby success. We need a new goat Reply @mechajintsu @mechajintsu 2 weeks ago On-ball rim protection from the perimeter / three-point line. Reply @adavidmon @adavidmon 2 weeks ago He should reach out to Kareem, so that Kareem can teach him the Sky Hook Reply @MyClientBuilder @MyClientBuilder 2 weeks ago Great breakdown. (And the music is back!) Good stuff. Reply @SirMikeB @SirMikeB 3 weeks ago Staying healthy. Very hard for a man of his height. We will see... 2 Reply @Odrunkmonkey @Odrunkmonkey 2 weeks ago Dribbles the ball slowly 4 feet away from his center… will lead the league in TO for sure. Reply @WuiggiWRLD @WuiggiWRLD 3 weeks ago BREAKING NEWS THE NUMBER 1 PICK WILL BE GOOD AT BASKETBALL 😂 4 Reply @jjohnson649 @jjohnson649 2 weeks ago What is webby good at?He's not strong enough for the post but too tall to handle the ball on the perimeter. The real potential rest in his jumper. it looks pretty but when you look at his European league stats, I have my doubts. It is rare when someone becomes a good shooter after entering the NBA. Most times they show potential in the lower leagues. He is 27 percent from 3. He has one option. If he can become a good shooter he will always get his shoot due to his height. That will unlock his offensive, if not he will live as a rim protector. 3 Reply @alessandrogabrieleceo6287 @alessandrogabrieleceo6287 10 days ago ehy coach, is it just me or wemby changed his foot position in a jumpshot? he used to have a much wider base, how this will affect his shooting form? Reply @ClintonMediaPro @ClintonMediaPro 2 weeks ago Defensively this could be Anthony Davis 2.0 which is scary Reply @AHMAD-2324 @AHMAD-2324 2 weeks ago IDK...that play style like a Guard might lead to injuries IMO he should be more of a traditional BIG and do his work in the post. Less stress on his lower extremities and could prevent unfortunate injuries. Reply @dimelo58 @dimelo58 2 weeks ago He should work on keeping his balance not leaning forward and keeping his legs under him on the screens that’s and injury waiting to happen and It’s probably why the spurs shut him down. Reply @Philip-ii4nj @Philip-ii4nj 3 weeks ago This is the video we've been waiting for Reply @neopets25 @neopets25 2 weeks ago Coach how many games you got the spurs winning if he stays healthy the whole year? Reply @roydavis4136 @roydavis4136 2 weeks ago Great break down Reply @beatlesandkendricklamar2150 @beatlesandkendricklamar2150 2 weeks ago Great breakdown Reply @soulbliz @soulbliz 2 weeks ago I only see 1v5 playing on the court as 4 other eyes lock in on him & try stop him all the time. HE's very skilled tall player. 😂😂 Reply @goldmoney3047 @goldmoney3047 2 weeks ago he has major balance issue. practicing on a roller will help a lot Reply @Dontizzle24 @Dontizzle24 2 weeks ago I’m just glad the spurs are relevant again Reply @user-xq8mo1fp1n @user-xq8mo1fp1n 2 weeks ago He better bulk up to play in the NBA or he'll be on injury list most of the time just like kevin durant. Reply @evgeni9246 @evgeni9246 2 weeks ago I can't imagine him being in the league for more than 6-7 years. He will play less than Yao Ming in my opinion. Potential is off top tho Reply @cyberpsykoh6686 @cyberpsykoh6686 3 weeks ago Just hope that he won’t step on someone’s foot 2 Reply @douglasreid7330 @douglasreid7330 2 weeks ago From your lips to God's ears, coach. Reply @TomCruz54321 @TomCruz54321 2 weeks ago 📌HE'S GONNA AVERAGE 200 POINTS PER GAME. I'M NOT EVEN JOKING, I'M BEING COMPLETELY SERIOUS. Reply @vanzambrano2174 @vanzambrano2174 2 weeks ago he needs control not to play like a small ballers. he's so vulnerable for injuries in his moves like 6 footer guy Reply @COU51N @COU51N 3 weeks ago Why was he so bad at shooting 3s in France if his mechanics and FT% are so good? 4 Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 4 replies @kanajingly8957 @kanajingly8957 2 weeks ago Why not talk more about injury potential in the video? Like how many NBA players 7"3 and above have had a career more than 10 years? Reply @freddyfox5002 @freddyfox5002 2 weeks ago His knee is getting buckled every screen Pat Bev will run through Wemby's outstretched leg if he isn't careful Reply @SpidermanandJeny @SpidermanandJeny 2 weeks ago He will not change the game one tiny little bit. He's 7'4" and can actually move. He's a total unicorn. He's completely un-copyable. Steph change the game because anyone can try to be a high volume high percentage three point shooter. How can anyone copy Wemby? You can't coly his DNA, so he won't change the game at all. Reply @ousmandiallo2823 @ousmandiallo2823 3 weeks ago Great video my guy! Reply @mariocavazos1421 @mariocavazos1421 2 weeks ago People making a huge deal on Wemby stats from his first game. Media only talks about the 9 points. Lets forget his stat line also includes 8 rebounds and 5 blocks... We romanticize offense too much. There are many other ways to affect the game of basketball, other than scoring. Wemby's defense along with his offensive presence when having the ball, will be a nightmare for many teams... One thing I noticed was how every time Wemby had the ball, the defense would collapse, thus allowing Wemby to pass the ball to open guys for easy buckets! When i say easy buckets, i mean the way it used to be in the golden era, when players werent shooting 3s for no reason. Why shoot a 3, when the lane is wide open for you to make a dunk/layup? Reply @jackthe_tripper2544 @jackthe_tripper2544 2 weeks ago Hopefully he learns how to Grab blocks instead of hitting it out of bounds 😂😂😂 Reply @michaelaksen8675 @michaelaksen8675 9 days ago the turn-around fadeaway jumpers could be his signature move. Literally unguardable https://youtu.be/vSfmMVEe-VU?t=219. Just by bodying the defender slightly to knock him off his balance, theres no way a defender can contest it properly and that shot can win the Spurs multiple championships in the late 2020s. Reply @MrKurbek @MrKurbek 2 weeks ago Im pretty new to watching basketball so If this is common knowledge please excuse the ignorance. Anyway, what struck me is that the dude is 7'5" and keeping the ball like 1 foot of the ground before he starts his dribble. Bro is a foot taller than most people but deliberately keeping it in their reach? I am confused. Is this some sort of tactic? Reply @0pinion0lympics @0pinion0lympics 2 weeks ago This kid will be inconsistent Won't be able to live up to the hype And will be a big time BUST Reply @michaelkohl8053 @michaelkohl8053 2 weeks ago 5:43 Good god that looks absolutely unguardable Reply @JoeTheGetItGuy @JoeTheGetItGuy 2 weeks ago Can we stop overhyping and just let this young man establish his career? Reply @adoniskeef4464 @adoniskeef4464 2 weeks ago Wemby got a better handle than all time bron already Reply @trapaneezus @trapaneezus 2 weeks ago His defensive floor is Rudy Gobert. If his offense can catch up he can be one of the best players in the league. I worry about it though, especially his handle. Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 3 replies @Sparky6string @Sparky6string 2 weeks ago No explanation on how the league will change. What are they gonna do? Focus on getting tall players? They already do that. We saw that Steph Curry did change the game but I don't see how Wemby could. Reply @peternguyen2323 @peternguyen2323 11 days ago the nba need to drop the rim to 8 feets. this would negate any height advantage big man have. making everyone on the court a shot blocker and emphasize speed. Reply @indigomarine91 @indigomarine91 2 weeks ago He's body is ahead of the time like gannis AD Reply @KMM210 @KMM210 2 weeks ago He’s the truth. Reply @sloanNYC @sloanNYC 2 weeks ago (edited) Yeah, taller people have advantages in basketball... only diff is that he's even taller than KD. LOL These are games without any real practices and players who don't work together. Plus nerves. He'll be fine as a baseline. Could be amazing for sure. Reply @sportstrades2222 @sportstrades2222 2 weeks ago Victor “The Eiffel Tower” Wembanyama looks promising Reply @nicodishiznit @nicodishiznit 2 weeks ago you dissect him so well coach Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 1 reply @FGCTekken @FGCTekken 2 weeks ago Everyone's going to change the game until they get injured. Reply @mitomidou @mitomidou 3 weeks ago Almost as tall as Shawn Bradley and moves like Durant. Scary. 3 Reply @ChromaticTempest @ChromaticTempest 2 weeks ago Does he really need to shoot fades? His release on jump shots is above the rim AND that arc?! Reply @ShemShakur @ShemShakur 2 weeks ago Jerry West called him Bill Russell.🤯🏀 1 Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 1 reply @WammyGiveaway @WammyGiveaway 3 weeks ago By the time Wembanyana is playing his 20th NBA game, he will become invincibly good. When he's invincible, nobody can defeat him - think Michael Jordan - but when he's invincibly good, it means that you won't be able to frustrate him into technical fouls, flagrant fouls or ejections. He doesn't have that Tim Duncan psychology thing where he can easily tune out distractions in a sort of "I-am-rubber-you-are-glue" way... yet, but what he does possess is professionalism and sportsmanship, taking aspects of the sport, competition, and being a role model to his community seriously, and just being a good character player may be all that's needed to have that Duncan psychology factor. "Good things beget good karma" - that saying hasn't changed, and the Spurs have been following that blueprint to the letter for years. San Antonio is the moral compass of the league after all. 2 Reply @oldfrend @oldfrend 2 weeks ago someone should sign Tacko. might be the only dude that can defend wemby straight up. Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 1 reply @increasekru5123 @increasekru5123 2 weeks ago How long before we see a starting 5 all over 7 feet tall in the NBA.... Reply @2kaihon78 @2kaihon78 8 days ago They should let him play Dirk role. Learn Dirk moveset. Reply @en.4392 @en.4392 2 weeks ago (edited) Just needs the Giannas (body built) blueprint? Reply @andrewdorie4010 @andrewdorie4010 2 weeks ago He has impressive potential obviously but I can’t imagine any all time type player saying he hasn’t played much in the last month at his age. And before you say how busy he’s been this past month, this past month has also been the last month in his life before his NBA debut. Can’t imagine what could be more important than preparing for that. Definitely not ghosting Britney Spears at some party. 2 Reply 4 replies @charliegerard6931 @charliegerard6931 2 weeks ago Hey coach, great videos. Thanks for posting them. Friendly suggestion: try to tell more of a story in your videos, not just a montage of X and O commentary which can seem scattered sometimes (although definitely interesting). Basically, “zooming out” more I think would make your videos more engaging. For example in this one, I felt like you could have taken a step back and answered the question in greater detail you began and end the video with: WHY will he change the game? Just a suggestion in case you read this, have a great day! Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 1 reply @joshybones @joshybones 10 days ago clearly every player will just start being 7'5" now Reply @keltners613 @keltners613 5 hours ago Spurs should just try trading for rudy gobert. Gobert at center and Wenby at 4 is great. plus gobert contract is out by the time they need to pay wenby Reply @ion282 @ion282 3 weeks ago 2 games and people are judging him so much ... after the 1st game " he's a bust!!". After the 2nd "he'll be the GOAT"... Stop making vids about him, let him live pls. He's 19 years old, let the young man grow... All of what people is doing is dangerous. 3 Reply 1 reply @royalace2271 @royalace2271 2 weeks ago Victor will be solid to great. But he won't be as great as Yao was. Reply @juliocanales @juliocanales 2 weeks ago (edited) I'm not feeling it....Power dunkers are going to destroy him... could you imagine someone like Zion dunking on his face! they might break him... more like a 6th man defender to me.Blocks+rebounds dazit. Let's see if time makes me eat my words 🤷 Reply @ljunyreona9882 @ljunyreona9882 2 weeks ago He hetter hit the ground running,when he got a ball to said a word likes 'I WANT A RING ASAP'US BASKETBALL IS LESE PHYSICAL.If not the media and fans will burried him. Reply @xsjado_anon @xsjado_anon 2 weeks ago I watched this entire video with a grimace - this guy needs to stay away from strong winds. In reality though, he needs to LIVE in the gym, otherwise something gonna snap real soon. Reply @twiss9341 @twiss9341 2 weeks ago that point about the knee bending 1:31 makes me nervous Reply @slutmonke @slutmonke 3 weeks ago Wembanyama reminds me of all the other oversize "potential unicorns" like bol bol and mo bamba. He's huge and has no mass. He could become great on paper, but whether he does all depends on whether he turns out to have a high enough motor, dedication, and ability to avoid getting injured all the time. Reply 3 replies @jordanrocket4557 @jordanrocket4557 2 weeks ago I say the spurs get bol bol and make the most versatile front court ever Reply 1 reply @bobbayy23 @bobbayy23 2 weeks ago Pop needs to start him at the 4 to ease him into the nba. Maybe next year transition him to center full time. Hes too weak to bang. Reply @SSSavio @SSSavio 2 weeks ago His ceiling is Durant. And he is not reaching it beause his handle is suspect at best. Reply @fuglyreader @fuglyreader 2 weeks ago lol...no chance he becomes a great player...i don't know what every one else is seeing but there is nothing special about him...he's tall and reasonably skilled...that's it Reply @user-cz3bb7zy9e @user-cz3bb7zy9e 2 weeks ago Pop probably giggles like a girl in a schoolyard in his sleep thinking about this kid. Reply @tmac731 @tmac731 2 weeks ago He just need to gain 25lbs of muscle and stay healthy Reply @rrpostalagain @rrpostalagain 3 weeks ago Dude was on the floor more than anyone I’ve ever seen. He’s gonna be bullied a bit and looks like a newborn colt too often, especially on offense. Guys are gonna be shocked when he blocks them from a few feet away. What’s the +/- on complete seasons he will play? I hope I’m wrong, but I just don’t see a long career. Reply @tyn6211 @tyn6211 3 weeks ago Chet v Wembanyama will be fun. Reply @Coldass @Coldass 2 weeks ago He’s already better than Rudy gobert Reply @MaartenAnna @MaartenAnna 3 weeks ago Tacko Fall should guard him. Reply 3 replies @everminenow @everminenow 2 weeks ago HOW IS THIS KID BETTER THAN JAYLEN BROWN's HANDLE RIGHT AWAY? Reply @VladimirKedrov @VladimirKedrov 2 weeks ago (edited) If W keeps the same physique - he will get injured. If he adds extra weight - he will get injured because of the increased pressure on his lower body (see Yao Ming's case study). I don't even mention mental pressure that comes with being a #1 pick with the highest hype level since Zion. Ja seemed solid for a while until he melted down. The young generation just can't handle the pressure of suddenly getting rich and famous. Moving on. He dribbles too much, doesn't push the ball forward and his shots selection and playmaking abilities are suboptimal. Can't deny the potential on defense. Overall: too much to rectify. If you think the Spurs are the same organization they were a decade ago - you might get disappointed. Big time fail for them unless they find a way to trade W for valuable assets at the top of his hype. 2 Reply 1 reply @limbana10 @limbana10 2 weeks ago (edited) Can he dunk from the 3 pt line ? Reply @jcmcgee1573 @jcmcgee1573 2 weeks ago Wemby needs to call Giannis's nutritionist ASAP. Reply @dkdebest @dkdebest 2 weeks ago Probably for the best to make him a catch and shoot boi Reply @driverjay8613 @driverjay8613 2 weeks ago How bout you be a leader, use your BBall knowledge to calm fans down, he is still a developing Kid when it comes to NBA BBall. He is being taught while Pop and staff is learning him, and learning what they need to teach um, and learning how he learns, and learning the real level of BBall competition attitude. Relax, calm down, these people are jacked up by narratives that are largely founded by exploitive boys net espn, be the BBall intellectual the Wimby noise, do not be another generator of the manipulative narratives. Reply @TheJeremywaterman @TheJeremywaterman 2 weeks ago If I were a betting man, with no glee in my heart, I would bet he will get injured in his first year, and multiple years thereafter. Between year 5-6 he will have a good year and give hope, but ultimately he will shut it down due to injury. He may have skills but if he can't handle himself physically he is going to be limited. His ankle rolled and knees buckled more times than he scored points, and obviously that's not for a lack of points. Spurs were wise to cut him short to 2 games. He needs to be on very limited minutes, and to get bigger, and be coached early on to avoid dangerous situations so he can have a career and grow. Reply @rx-pert8386 @rx-pert8386 2 weeks ago Tim gonna teach him everything. Buy now. Reply @Colinkrauss1 @Colinkrauss1 2 weeks ago Just based off the pure statistics of it and that pretty much zero players change the game, I’d say he’s probly not changing the game. Reply @MrMandarpriya @MrMandarpriya 3 weeks ago Too much expectations. Please be realistic. He needs the strengthen his skills . How much time Aaron Gordon took before he got into the mode he is at present. So we need to give him time and then if he is talented we will hear about him. Else he storyis over. Reply @Cam101077 @Cam101077 2 weeks ago I don’t have high expectations for his rookie year. He is going to get eaten up and his points will mostly be around the rim. It will overall be too physical for his light frame Reply @brianb2320 @brianb2320 2 weeks ago His 3 point percentage was 27.5% in the Euro league. Somehow he's now the best 3 point shooter of all time. 🤣🤣🤣 Reply @lavontamorganjr5394 @lavontamorganjr5394 7 days ago That's how you know wemby haven't had NBA trainer they would've been on 20 pounds or so Reply @gnvtwhp1218 @gnvtwhp1218 2 weeks ago (edited) In 5 years, the top 5 of the food chain nba players won't have any AMERICAN BORN PLAYERS. Sad but great😂😂😂😂 it'll piss off draymond green and Gilbert arenas, the two nba gatekeepers of American players. Reply @drsapnis @drsapnis 2 weeks ago The way he lands.. Reply @ruminating1596 @ruminating1596 2 weeks ago (edited) I'm not impressed. Here we have another athletic player and that's it. If you want to impress in the league these days you need a sky high IQ to go with your game. Jokic and Luka would get clowned on for their physique by low intelligent fans, but Luka's and Jokic I.Q for the game is off the charts. You just don't see any of that built into Victors game. It's just nothing but dribbling and getting locked into ISO's. Once his head goes down his only objective is to score. Meanwhile with jokic, once his head goes down he's prepping you for a behind the back pass to KCP which will turn into a hockey assist to MPJ fort the wide open 3. This style of hyping players up like they did VIctor is so 1999-2015. The year of one player changing the game is gone. You need a team effort and a high IQ to really do some damage in the league. Victors cap would be Embidd. He's a low IQ player with insane skill. He will most likely never win a ring, but will top the charts in stats. When victor is hunched over he's looking to score, when he's not hunched over he's looking to pass lol. 3 Reply 1 reply @musket_mcgee @musket_mcgee 3 weeks ago Players that “change the game” are ones that have freakish athleticism (while knowing how to use it in the most optimal way) and/or a GOAT level skill that actually contributes to winning at a high level (so not like Kyrie Irving’s ball handling but more so Curry shooting or Jokic’s passing) or change the very culture of basketball like Allen Iverson. I don’t see this guy having ANY of the three. Reply 17 replies @offthetopbbq @offthetopbbq 2 weeks ago Can you breakdown chet? Reply @AGuitarNinja @AGuitarNinja 3 weeks ago (edited) Jokic might have some weight and passing ability but he looks like he’s in pain when he runs This wemby foo looks like a 19 yr old deer more giannis like with better shooting, he’ll learn a system with the spurs and his assist rate will flourish Reply 1 reply @thoughtsuponatime847 @thoughtsuponatime847 3 weeks ago Teach him to skyhook and the NBA is toast. 2 Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 2 replies @admiralkrankandhismightyba158 @admiralkrankandhismightyba158 3 weeks ago Whatever the believers need to tell themselves. In other words, instead of being enamored with the tallest guy to have some skills, you should look for the most skilled guy who has some height. Reply @franklomes6828 @franklomes6828 3 weeks ago (edited) No he won't change the NBA. Wemby is just another very tall young guy that plays to block shots. Coach did you see that Bol Bol and Mo Bamba got waived by their NBA teams? Both were guilty of block chasing instead of playing efficient defense, Wemby could fall into that trend. Reply 5 replies @TheChosen1uan @TheChosen1uan 3 weeks ago bust life? doubt it. skills are off the charts 7 Reply 1 reply @davidd406 @davidd406 2 weeks ago i agree i do not want to see wemby trying to set picks for his height and skinny ass knees alone Reply @princeherdle4872 @princeherdle4872 2 weeks ago I get so worried when he falls because he looks like a crash dummy.. Reply @WuiggiWRLD @WuiggiWRLD 3 weeks ago HE DOESNT NEED TO PUT ON WEIGHT IT WILL LEAD TO INJURIES Reply @joao_gomes @joao_gomes 3 weeks ago Just enjoy the man. We all know Summer League doesnt mean shit so let's watch the show Reply @nycnow5905 @nycnow5905 3 weeks ago He reminds me of Kyle Lowry Reply @InUtero1993 @InUtero1993 2 weeks ago He’s soft af. Dude will be the biggest bust of all time. Reply @adedoyinolayinka4255 @adedoyinolayinka4255 2 weeks ago You’re curious half of the video but he is gonna change the nba in the caption 😅 Reply @youngmelo1841 @youngmelo1841 2 weeks ago 3:07 Jokic, Giannis, Embiid, Bam, AD, KD, LeBron Reply @Dylz7 @Dylz7 2 weeks ago Great vid!! Reply @voiceofreason2771 @voiceofreason2771 3 weeks ago The rim looks so.close to him Reply @andregeogarcia4216 @andregeogarcia4216 2 weeks ago Dribbles Like KOBE Reply @Fanaro @Fanaro 2 weeks ago Evolution set the course for Basketball's giraffes. Reply @Randomototo @Randomototo 2 weeks ago Wembamama, legs injury this year Reply @Mrgiftedsoul @Mrgiftedsoul 2 weeks ago He’s gonna be Rudy gobert with a inefficient jumper 😂😂😂 Reply @bobby9424 @bobby9424 2 weeks ago Kornet contest for the block! Reply @VanSanProductions @VanSanProductions 2 weeks ago he moves like a small forward Reply @tedrohe9048 @tedrohe9048 2 weeks ago Go Spurs Go!!!!!!!!!! Reply @cs292 @cs292 2 weeks ago He is so tall they need to stop those screening actions.. it’s unnecessary Reply @MotoM1234 @MotoM1234 2 weeks ago Dude couldn’t change summer league…. Let’s pump the brakes…. Reply @nicolaszyx3120 @nicolaszyx3120 2 weeks ago A beast Reply @josefelipe9486 @josefelipe9486 2 weeks ago For me, this guy is a recipe for a bust! Reply @kongdee4260 @kongdee4260 2 weeks ago Practice low pose perimiter fadeaway like dirk..dont waste ur shot on 3points area...abuse the with fadeaway jumper Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 1 reply @simonmacek9009 @simonmacek9009 2 weeks ago I honestly have no idea how 99 of people don't see it. Few games vs Dilian Brooks and that guy that steped on Luka foot. and his season is over dude is thiner than anoreksiks. He has no future Reply @juliankirklandgo7d261 @juliankirklandgo7d261 2 weeks ago He just need to get to the table and get some protein, point out how he getting pushed on the blocks, I been watching to and I see bad and the good. Reply @stfztg3623 @stfztg3623 2 weeks ago So he's a taller version of Anthony Davis, but with even less body strength. It might not go well for him. 3 Reply @sk1ntbunny @sk1ntbunny 2 weeks ago He needs more muscle though, to support that skinny frame of his. Reply @kevinkohl3417 @kevinkohl3417 3 weeks ago Pop is going to have a lot of fun Reply @folag @folag 2 weeks ago Yeah, right. Just like the way AD was going to dominate. He's the next big letdown. Reply @brandonwest434 @brandonwest434 2 weeks ago (edited) Floor: HOF Ceiling: GOAT Reply @dividedbyzero9314 @dividedbyzero9314 2 weeks ago when i see wembanyama i see a young kareem abdul jabbar Reply @Jknessmic @Jknessmic 2 weeks ago He had to bring the classic music for this one. Reply @ellwoodwolf @ellwoodwolf 2 weeks ago Not from the bench with a high ankle sprain.... wait till bench warmers are subbed in for some dellavedova defense.... Reply @PLF... @PLF... 2 weeks ago He is half KD half Manute Reply @stephenbeall6791 @stephenbeall6791 2 weeks ago (edited) Two words: Ralph Sampson Reply @zi8600 @zi8600 3 weeks ago so much hypeeeeeeeeeeeee Reply @miketdarnell @miketdarnell 2 weeks ago How is he different from chet, taco, Bol bol, Anthony Davis. 7" with guard like skills. I know he is a little taller but don't see how he is rated so high Reply 1 reply @BobiwaneKilobits @BobiwaneKilobits 3 weeks ago Tout simplement Reply @jettbezos8074 @jettbezos8074 2 weeks ago Remember Ben Simmons the second coming of lebron let's not hype these 19yr olds up to much Reply @ep7975 @ep7975 2 weeks ago We'll look back at this video and laugh at all the foolish hype! Reply @MRCOGITATE @MRCOGITATE 2 weeks ago I've seen this before, his name is Thon Maker 😅 Reply @jtorp6777 @jtorp6777 2 weeks ago He needs to put on weight or he will get bullied and injured. If he can build up some strength, I think he will at the very least be a dpoy candidate in due time Reply @SuperBlobsterMan @SuperBlobsterMan 2 weeks ago he looks like a knee injury waiting to happen Reply @kentoncarter5613 @kentoncarter5613 2 weeks ago You know what rhymes with Whemby……..Injury 😂😂😂😂 sad but this dude is going to break unless he gets Yannis roids! Reply @Chillionaire @Chillionaire 2 weeks ago His knee bending is a foul Reply @stepchild-jx1um @stepchild-jx1um 2 weeks ago Victor a better blocker than the Lakers Reply @ba9628 @ba9628 2 weeks ago First game it was a different talk Reply @IGcantstopfactsbreh @IGcantstopfactsbreh 3 weeks ago LMAO Maybe if he gains some muscle Reply @jonathancanizales8923 @jonathancanizales8923 2 weeks ago Can I has more please? Reply @raysrealm5074 @raysrealm5074 10 days ago #GOSPURS Reply @CC-ix6bt @CC-ix6bt 2 weeks ago Kinda another ad, wait till he gets older and stiffer Reply @en.4392 @en.4392 2 weeks ago Wait am I the only one who’s heard of KD… okay Reply @RichXWolf @RichXWolf 3 weeks ago THE GOOD MUSIC! 2 Reply @MegaChallanger @MegaChallanger 2 weeks ago But.. they shit him down already Reply @AlexDehaanTV @AlexDehaanTV 3 weeks ago WEMBYYYYY Reply @pewpew9193 @pewpew9193 2 weeks ago Hot take: Chet will be better than Wemby. Reply 1 reply @marlayoutourist @marlayoutourist 3 weeks ago He. Will. Be. Riddled. With. Injuries. Reply @angelobruce481 @angelobruce481 2 weeks ago The feature is bright Reply @MrKurbek @MrKurbek 2 weeks ago Im a new basketball fan but I feel like he should be trying to play more Yao Ming and less Michael Jordan? Reply @ChickenTone378 @ChickenTone378 3 weeks ago REVERT, maybe? Reply @MyAutoTune @MyAutoTune 2 weeks ago I'm skeptical Reply @SenerS10 @SenerS10 3 weeks ago He should gain muscle. Reply @hungryalien @hungryalien 2 weeks ago oh wow.. coach using hype music for this kid... 😆😆😆 Reply @bman1122 @bman1122 3 weeks ago He should wear knee braces Reply @m0nsym0n11 @m0nsym0n11 2 weeks ago he looks like a scary slender man on the court😱😱😱😱 Reply @LeafyNebula @LeafyNebula 2 weeks ago Im just concerned about the other NBA bigs who might get jealous and do him dirty Reply @sawalker2149 @sawalker2149 2 weeks ago Real NBA players?? Dominick Barlow is a NBA player... Reply @losjorgos @losjorgos 2 weeks ago His skinny frame and those toothstick limps are not promising a long career ahead of him. 60 - 82 games for those joints laying bare without much muscle coating ? Reply @JTMont21 @JTMont21 2 weeks ago So guys shouldn't box out in the NBA? He is so skinny he can get a body on guys because they knock him off balance. Reply @joshselkovits466 @joshselkovits466 2 weeks ago I just don’t see it. Lebron was clearly ready, this kid isnt Reply @dragon0361 @dragon0361 2 weeks ago He wont last Reply @WinstonNewYork @WinstonNewYork 2 weeks ago From these clips, he did not look very impressive. Reply @radigeorgiev9662 @radigeorgiev9662 3 weeks ago Overglorified Thon Maker Reply @rightybricks1582 @rightybricks1582 2 weeks ago He too skinny. Dwight Howard would bully this kid. 1 Reply @SUPAMAN20021 @SUPAMAN20021 2 weeks ago He doesn't weigh enough... any smart nba player will punish him...Joker and emiid see BBQ chicken Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 1 reply @dmblum1 @dmblum1 2 weeks ago That body will not last long in the NBA. He needs to put on some bulk. Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 1 reply @Dev-qs7ss @Dev-qs7ss 4 days ago (edited) "Can I haz moar puleez?" Holy CRINGE Reply @yenneferofvengerberg4936 @yenneferofvengerberg4936 3 weeks ago no he wont 3 Reply @Enlil-vo3nt @Enlil-vo3nt 12 days ago Cant wait for the why: Wemby will become a better player then Nikola Jokic on this channel. Cuz that Alperen Sengun take was and still is not aging well.. 👆 and ofcourse the 'Make a wish' MVP' for Embiid last season over the chubby stat padding white boy from Serbia vote. "Honest Mistakes" some voters had that left joker Completely off their respective radars all year. Can Not wait 😂 1 Reply @viewtiiful730 @viewtiiful730 3 weeks ago Stopped everything I was doing to join the conversation. You in? 4 Reply 1 reply @tripon100 @tripon100 2 weeks ago Bol bol is etter but no love Reply 1 reply @AoOOOOOA490 @AoOOOOOA490 2 weeks ago 12:29 fuck thats cheating lol Reply @sukunda84 @sukunda84 2 weeks ago I twitched on that video thumbnail Reply @wisefull @wisefull 3 weeks ago he wont be playing in the nba after 2 seasons. Reply 5 replies @timberlake1100 @timberlake1100 2 weeks ago He is not that guy! Watch and see! He will be a very good player but he very over rated Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 1 reply @BallinVlogs @BallinVlogs 2 weeks ago Scoot > Victor Reply @elmerllana7686 @elmerllana7686 2 weeks ago Eeeeh he's pretty good. Ceiling might be Porzingis; Floor might be Bolbol. He's no Jordan, Magic, Shaq, Kobe, Curry, nor Lebron. He ain't changing the league. Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 1 reply @bcl4177 @bcl4177 2 weeks ago Scoot >Wemby Reply @Zenidiction @Zenidiction 3 weeks ago Needs to bulk up Reply @jrose7381 @jrose7381 2 weeks ago Just needs to eat and stay in the weight room Reply @Damage_CTRL @Damage_CTRL 2 weeks ago Nah he will be the greg oden 2.0 in the nba injury prone. Look at his physique just like a bbq stick Reply @nomercyinc6783 @nomercyinc6783 2 weeks ago summer league is minor league basketball. not the nba. a league of rookies isnt nba level talent Reply @carmeloanthony5267 @carmeloanthony5267 2 weeks ago He's a bust Reply @skyisdlimit6125 @skyisdlimit6125 2 weeks ago Lol a toothpick Reply @antoniopena7001 @antoniopena7001 2 weeks ago He has to appologize to BRITNEY ! NOW Reply 1 reply @user-ro7cn3ss1w @user-ro7cn3ss1w 2 weeks ago he will not, he is not doing anything special his ceiling is at most Kevin Durant IF he's healthy Reply 3 replies @christiandgreat8127 @christiandgreat8127 2 weeks ago Im not sold. Sorry. Reply @cain7925 @cain7925 2 weeks ago Bust lmao Reply @SapphicTwist @SapphicTwist 2 weeks ago Deer in the headlights? All that standing around thinking about what to do? No rhythm at all. Reply 7 replies @hexagonmagnetics569 @hexagonmagnetics569 2 weeks ago A flop waiting to happen Reply @Rickle_Pick23 @Rickle_Pick23 3 weeks ago .. vs some D2 randos. And what happened the 1st game? Press X to doubt 4 Reply BBALLBREAKDOWN · 3 replies @ballsislife6018 @ballsislife6018 2 weeks ago Over rated af, Chet looks way more polished. Reply @well.thy.one. @well.thy.one. 2 weeks ago Bust Reply @gamergod1007 @gamergod1007 3 weeks ago (edited) For some reason I believe he will be a bust 5 Reply 6 replies @donovanmitchell8325 @donovanmitchell8325 3 weeks ago oh yeahhh 4 Reply @nosuitsgiven @nosuitsgiven 2 weeks ago Lmfao no he won’t. The only thing he will change is the biggest NBA flop list. Reply @samuelmoore657 @samuelmoore657 3 weeks ago He’s gonna get injured, no chance he makes it past 3 seasons Reply @IngredientBasics @IngredientBasics 11 days ago He gonna be a flop mark my words Reply @aCidNow @aCidNow 2 weeks ago he presses triangle to much, watching the video i see him on the couch pressing triangle all the time on his gamepad -_- Reply @alexanderdevell7538 @alexanderdevell7538 3 weeks ago Hello Reply @joshg4562 @joshg4562 3 weeks ago Wemby is going to be a flop. You guys gotta stop hyping him up. Too weak, too injury prone, no skillset Reply @pierremilburn5257 @pierremilburn5257 13 days ago Twig Reply @mrolajerson0601 @mrolajerson0601 2 weeks ago looks like a walking pogo stick to me. nothing special tbh Reply @jaylara7973 @jaylara7973 2 weeks ago Just an average nba player whats with the hype Reply @vnxdragon @vnxdragon 2 weeks ago wembabuster.......the lions will maul this giraffe into early retirement and it's because of hype from media and the likes of you. Reply @heaven4Now26 @heaven4Now26 2 weeks ago Bum Reply @youtubehatestruthtellers8065 @youtubehatestruthtellers8065 2 weeks ago Bruh just pump fake this dude. Buddy wouldn't stand a chance against players of vince Carter iverson era. The NBA is to many young wanna be fashion models Reply @YungPhilosopher @YungPhilosopher 3 weeks ago (edited) Over rated. Not a generational talent. Over rated 3 point shooter, not a great passer, over rated handles that will get exposed by better nba defenders and defenses. Also very skinny and will get bullied by strong 4s and 5s. Only thing he’s truly great at during this stage of his career is shot blocking that’s it. Not an elite shooter, scorer, ball handler, passer, or playmaker. 3 Reply 7 replies