Is Victor Wembanyama Already The Best Defender In The NBA?

In this history of the NBA there's never been a Rookie who's had the level of defensive impact that Victor Wembanyama is currently having. in this video we breakdown what exactly makes Victor Wembanyama already one of the Best Defenders in the NBA.
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[@Anthonydu01630]

YES HE IS .

[@ryelmao7906]

he alr better than Gobert imo, only man standing in his way is maybe chet which is not surprising.

[@K.B.Williams]

How would he not be?

[@HypeClips-ny3bs]

@@ryelmao7906don't sleep on AD

[@ryelmao7906]

@@HypeClips-ny3bs 2024 ad is not the same ad, i used to love him when he used to be a bigman shooter, now he just feels like kentucky AD

[@HypeClips-ny3bs]

@@ryelmao7906 yeah but when he's locked in he literally controls the game. Never seen someone dominate that much on defense. He just lacks consistency

[@snarkmark2806]

Yes. End of story. I don’t remember any other defender since 1980 that makes players stop their drives and pass out of the paint, consistently.

[@cheap272]

lol

[@OlivierLFL]

They see his shadow

[@GrandmasterSplash]

Seriously a lot of Wemby’s highlights are like “WTF was that?” type ish 😳😂 Saw a dude comment calling him a xenomorph lol

[@vermeervanbremen3306]

As a commentator said : "even when he is very far, he is very close".

[@blablablaa14]

I think a lot of people will be shocked by his performance in the Olympics. He's gonna look like the best player in the world under Fiba rules

[@ericksonsandiego4506]

Dude is basically playing volleyball tbh. Hope he stays healthy all throughout his career. Man is a beast!

[@Filmkid3000]

He has rolled his ankle a few times already and it don’t mean shit. Yoga I guess.

[@JPark1295]

@@Filmkid3000 lol Dhalsim would be a good nickname for him

[@vicedm1145]

When the only defense against him is how his team plays defense, yes lol

[@kelleyeidem667]

We need a stat of how many bocks are then recovered by SA because he has certainly created a boatload of them. Many appear to be turned into transition buckets including 3s. Compare that to other shot blockers knocking the ball out of bounds which allows the other team a second chance to score.

[@vicedm1145]

Hakeem-like

[@colincolenso]

And another stat for Aborts. Planned Parenthood would be envious.

[@Noco235]

​@@vicedm1145, Bill Russell-like, first.

[@j-rey-]

Timmy D was great at that. Blocking the shot to himself, then gaining possession. I honestly think those should count as a block and steal at the same time, or if you are going to argue that since it was a shot and the shooter no longer had possession, it should at least be a block and a rebound

[@OlivierLFL]

Block and rebound seems more accurate​@@j-rey-

[@j-rey-]

I forgot which team it was against, but a guy was on a fast break with a clear path to the basket with Wemby trailing. He decided against the layup when he was under the rim and curled around at the baseline, then passed it to another slashing player who ALSO decided against a layup and curled around at the baseline 😂. He singlehandedly made them not even try to score on a 2-on-1. It was like a cartoon.

[@erich3784]

Unprecedented length Unprecedented mobility (including lateral mobility) Unprecedented defensive instincts = DPOY and best defender of all time potential

[@hoopaholicstickum]

He only has an upside…. Gonna enjoy the following years to come… pray he stays healthy!!!

[@frantewksbury3067]

What was t mentioned but should be stressed, per Bill Russell’s quintessential defensive practice, is don’t just block the shot: come up with the possession (as opposed to the “dramatic” swat out-of-bounds which gives the opponent another chance at the hoop). Wemby seems to be channeling Russ in that when he goes for the block, he is really after the ball!

[@j-rey-]

Yes, Tim Duncan was great at that too. I always roll my eyes when a player swats the ball into the stands, then celebrates and beats his chest, only for the opposing team to inbound and score anyway.

[@rosellierasia8723]

Yep. His mere presence inside the paint makes anyone think twice before trying to penetrate.

[@rgmto]

No doubt Wemby is the DPOY. He is doing something unprecedented. His team's performance should not be a factor.

[@Jpop11]

NBA has never had a guy this tall move so fast and so coordinated. guy is a monster. yes best defensive plyer of all time

[@GG-si7fw]

Ralph Sampson, first pick of the 1983 draft played for Houston and Golden State. His style brings back fond memories of Sampson's defense.

[@kris9145]

Wilt chaimberlain

[@EbonysUnderAttack]

@@GG-si7fwRalph Sampson was actually “only” 7”2 with not an 8 foot wingspan lol

[@daedalron]

The state of the Spurs shouldn't even be in the equation. We're talking about the best defender of the year. Not the best defense team of the year. Having crappy teammates shouldn't matter at all here.

[@slimmortal213]

having other good defenders on your team makes your defense look better. gobert has multiple good to elite wing defenders on his team funneling offenses into his radius. wemby doesn't have that

[@beckettkriner8050]

Great content man. You're on the level of thinking basketball and you're among the best KZbin basketball analysts. Keep doing what you're doing.

[@beckettkriner8050]

Also I love how you can use a possession where there isn't a bucket and acknowledge high IQ plays and good basketball.

[@thekidshere6955]

I’ve got a LONG way to go, but I really appreciate it!!

[@thekidshere6955]

@@beckettkriner8050 just ignore the actual shot, there’s countless of great reads and plays every game that don’t always turn into points

[@MarioTube-ym4cx]

@@thekidshere6955yo wemby is not fair man like how team going to beat the spurs when he getting to his prime and he just in his rookie season and yet they still find it difficult to score when he in the court

[@MarioTube-ym4cx]

Wemby reminds me of Atsushi Murasakibara lol

[@edwardpamintuan]

Of all his abilities/skills/talents his speed and agility impress this most

[@Frostotos]

If he continue like this no doubt he will be the best defender of history in my opinion

[@tzetv]

Be great to see him in the All Star game and racking up 20+ blocks 😂

[@smoceany9478]

are you even allowed to block in the all star game, i mean did you see the defense this year lmao

[@OlivierLFL]

Will be 20 blocks on Chet... 🤣🤣🤣

[@Filmkid3000]

I feel like he gonna go in like Kobe

[@slimmortal213]

I haven't seen much analysis this good on youtube outside of thinking basketball, great video! as for wemby, the only player that I think could realistically be a better defender is AD and he has been probably the best defensive player of this generation. gobert doesn't have the mobility that they both do and it consistently gets targeted in the playoffs, bam doesn't have the rim presence, and no one else is close

[@__yova_2_mana___407]

Wemby is already in the All Time debate and are you telling us about AD ? (don't take away the fact that he was the best before Wemby arrived) it is already well above and it is not tight at all, very wide. bro pull yourself together he is already the greatest defender of the 2nd millennium.

[@inzodarello7251]

Give him his award now😊

[@edwardpamintuan]

Yes and He's JUST STARTED omg

[@avajirehnangit2778]

He is the top legit defender player of the year percect 10

[@jspntr]

just imagine when he does get more strength hes just gonna crazy

[@ohzeasty974]

Watching some of these plays, it feels like wemby has more arms than the average human. Some of these steals are crazy as fck. How can he have an 8 foot wingspan and still move his arms so quickly, I mean it is straight up unfair to play against him. Man am i happy to be alive to witness such a talent evolve from day one, the progression in one season is already crazy, we might be in for a crazy ride guys

[@LKingSnakeMaster]

If he remains healthy, he can became the next Wilt Chamberlain (maybe)

[@poochymama2878]

Though it was a different time, Bill Russell had a larger defensive impact as a rookie imo. He joined the second worse defensive team in the league and in his rookie year turned them not only into the best defense in the league, but the best by far(difference between 1st and 2nd was larger than 2nd and average).

[@eduardobarria7181]

I love Wembayama

[@voicessamples7396]

Good commentary. I bet there’s a few better one on one big man defenders ( like a Gobert, AD ), and better perimeter defenders (who? Lol), but his archetype is perfect for the new nba. His ability to both be an absolute menace around the rim, bother passing lanes and kickstart the offence, as well as his insane reach to bother and block 3 pointers. The whole package would be, in my opinion, the best mix to have for an all around defender. Also he is really good at not jumping too early on fakes. Pretty impressive for such a young guy.

[@__yova_2_mana___407]

no absolutely not. Wemby is ultimate everywhere and it's not tight with anyone at the moment 😀. good news he is in the worst shape of his career.

[@user-dj7hf9yp2q]

He’s my MVP and he will be the GOAT

[@ziplockbaggies8707]

The answer is: Yes.

[@EbonysUnderAttack]

Bam and OG better is obviously better than Wemby if you know ball

[@Mouchoo]

@@EbonysUnderAttack hell nah lmao

[@SavageWorkouts]

​@@EbonysUnderAttack 🤡

[@EbonysUnderAttack]

@@Mouchoo Can Wemby consistently guard the best player? I don’t think so

[@americanbullies1247]

Theirs no doubt about it, just this small clip shows it and he does this every night

[@isaksidenius7059]

The only rookie that stands clear of Wemby in all aspects is Wilt Chaimberlain. It was not counter but its safe to say he was avereging a minimum of 4 Blocks looking at some of the gameplay and that he had a season where he averaged 8.8 Blocks later on in his career.

[@TrongNguyen-dc8kq]

He going to be the best Center in NBA may be the best Nba

[@jaimepastrano2133]

Great analysis and GSG!

[@RightStickRob]

He’s been the best defender in the league since the moment he stepped on the court game one.

[@T1Oracle]

He'll soon be the best defender in NBA history!

[@VenGxJon]

Yes

[@Silentknights87]

For now, yes. But this sport and the skills of the players and coaches in it progress so fast that they will figure it out soon, likely by the next season, and then he'll be just another number

[@DaveWilkerson-ih5kw]

Yes he is

[@Wardell23]

He should be, the guy has to reach down to block shots 😂

[@samguapo4573]

No Contest. No Question. Does this question even have to be asked?

[@TheZevvy]

This is who Hasheem Thabeet was supposed to be, defensively.

[@kostastube2010]

Yes, and he should have been the UNANIMOUS DPOY. It is not even close with Gobert. 7'4" without shoes, 8'0" wingspan, enormous (MJ size) hands, good mobility. The eye test and all statistics, basic and advanced, all together cannot lie. Spurs had like 15 points Drtg difference with him on/off.

[@GG-si7fw]

You haven't seen Ralph Sampson obviously. Those two's style are a lot alike. Wemby reminds me of Sampson, who too was a lanky, athletic, mobile 7-4 player.

[@YogSoth]

Forget defense, Vic Wemby is very clearly the best player in the NBA, not just presently, but ever. Wemby is is already the GOAT and anyone that would even think of bringing up guys like Jordan, LeBron, Kareem, Kobe, Bird, Magic or Russell has no clue and probably hasn’t watched much NBA ball. He would obviously be the greatest if he retired today. He has established that. Anything he might do going forward is just gravy.

[@FLACK877]

Facts I been telling people this

[@Noco235]

You need to stop smoking that stuff if you say Wemby is any GOAT already... today!!✋️

[@FLACK877]

@@paullllehtx the rockets are better without that bum

[@Mandozen]

Yes.

[@kazehana877]

The Spurs when Wemby is on the floor only trails Boston in Def Eff, when he is off the floor they are only above Washington and Detroit.

[@mhikeuy2913]

no doubt

[@johannescasals2206]

Wemby is a lonster with his upgrade IQ basket ! But it's a begining, wait 2 years, a white french giant young player is coming

[@MimieThalie]

Oui, et quel joueur ❤. Encore un peu fragile mentalement, mais quand il est en forme, il est magique lui aussi ❤

[@chocoboleg]

Yes he is but unfortunetly he won't get the DPOY which will be Gobert.

[@mathidonidopitroutchini5140]

He is, but nowadays nobody play defense anymore so

[@elijahhutchings7947]

OG Anunoby

[@johngulino2651]

It must be embarrassing for a player on offense when Victor blocks the shot AND takes the ball! 🤔

[@bigben9463]

He is

[@rudolfalhelou]

Stupid question. Ofcourse.

[@ez8308]

If I was 30 feet tall too, I'd also be the best defender in the NBA. and sure, he's a great defender.. but he's also going up against guys a foot or more shorter than him.. I'm curious how would he do if he was playing against other athletic guys were who also 20 feet tall.. would he still be as good? Someone should make a 2K season of all of the same players, but at Wemby's height.. and see how things pan out

[@grichkatayou7558]

are you also going to find guys who can move like him at that size ?? lateral quicness and all?? good luck ... no one ever said others dominated because of their natural advantages... smh

[@Noco235]

WOULD have loved to have seen him come up in the Chamberlain or Shaq era. I don't believe he would have been the same guy he is right now. IJS...NO WAY!!

[@DrJohnnyJ]

He gave up 70 points to Enbid, Jokic went 16 for 19 against him. The question should be if he can defend well enough to play in the NBA. The only NBA center to score 70 was Wilt until Victor came along. He's a good kid and has great potential but let's get real.

[@user-fp2gr4ic3x]

I think wemby is wilt reborn (reincarnation) he is coming back to prove he was and is the GOAT

[@saleemkirmani5583]

Sengun doesn't think so.

[@ektran4205]

VW needs to improve his defensive rebounding and charge taking

[@GrizzlyX]

He would never have a need to take a charge because he is incredibly mobile, and no one would go at him like that except maybe Giannis or Embiid. He's arguably already the best help defender today. Being static to try and take a charge would jeopardize that.

[@ektran4205]

@@GrizzlyX taking charges are about getting to spot before the driver gets to that spot VW is very disciplined and understands defensive positing well, WV is a 7-4 version of scottie pippen.

[@GrizzlyX]

@@ektran4205 No, taking a charge is about getting to a spot AND STAYING STILL. No movement. Again, that would only hurt his ability to help defend others. AND again, NOBODY drives towards him like that because of his length. Honestly, both of your takes are L's. He rebounds just fine on both ends.

[@ektran4205]

@@GrizzlyX he needs to atleast average 10 drpg

[@s_5827]

I’d say Best shot blocker but not the best defender

[@mmclaurin8035]

No. Herb Jones is.

[@davon6704]

Not better than AD, the strength isn't there yet

[@birdbangbobaruni]

Wemby needs to leave the spurs asap or he will waste his youth let him come to LA

[@Lazyeyed_]

Aye

[@thekidshere6955]

Wassup

[@OrlandoNLA]

Jonathan Isaac better

[@kylebolton6753]

No he's not. He nice though

[@NJTDover]

I am OKC's Chet Who. I agree to disagree with your vid 😂 I'm a zillion times better than Wemby.

[@bananalegend194]

youre not chet bro

[@FP-ih1lu]

Obviously the 7 foot 4 guy is gonna get blocks idk why people are so impressed

[@kaj4672]

THE MOST OVERATED PLAYER BY FAR