We’ve Never Seen Anything Like Victor Wembanyama

[@AlexHoops]

There’s already 100+ comments mentioning future injury potential, I don’t think we need to beat a dead horse here lol

[@lil_Perro]

it's amazing that calling Wembanyama a 7footer is as inaccurate as calling Harden a 6footer. he's just unfairly tall.

[@donttouchmysilver8202]

He was 7 foot at age 13

[@josephroberts5243]

That sentence might never be usable again in written human history

[@ckq]

He's 7'3, Harden's 6'5

[@ckq]

He's 7'3, Harden's 6'5

[@christophershelby5485]

@@ckq 7’4 barefoot actually

[@pg13pacernation30]

He’s 7’4 with ball skills, excellent rim protection instincts /movement defensively, great production relative to his age (FIBA especially), and a smooth shooting stroke. He has alot of potential to be special. Spurs/Jazz, Rockets/OKC, Pistons/Pacers - these are going to be the highest stakes and least watchable games of the regular season

[@MrRetroswag]

@@klh768 If he goes to Charlotte that would be good. Him and Lamelo give them a few years to get in they prime

[@antinapay]

Okc, with Chet and Poku? Dammmn

[@klh768]

@@MrRetroswag Or the Thunder with SGA my favorite UK wildcat who is also a special talent.

[@denofclips]

@@antinapay imagine the weight room🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@superdopehiphop]

@@klh768 Why?!?! Wenbanyama Haliburton mathurin Isiah Jackson will be the best young foursome in the NBA (all 19-23 after Wenbanyama drafted by us)

[@tao8925]

He's just a new type of player but one that will never be replicated. A generational talent

[@dexxxhundo1365]

He'd be hard to make on 2k

[@klh768]

He's above generational talent.

[@dumbassdude8372]

Unfair advantage tbh however guys taller than 7'3 are very prone to injuries even if he adds a lot of muscle. Maybe modern science can minimize those impacts but it is still risky

[@kennethgodwin2461]

He's literally just KP

[@bl8ckplug469]

@@kennethgodwin2461 for real

[@pauljaimepanis8362]

When you're KD offensively while being Gobert Defensively. He's practically gonna win every accolades except 6th man of the year.

[@jjktng]

Except coach of the year

[@chrismathgenius]

He could win 6th Man of the Year if he comes off the bench for the twilight years of his career.

[@presidentialkingdom2201]

He seems to be physically ready. Now we just have to wait and see where his mentality is at the nba level.

[@d.felixphoto2260]

@@presidentialkingdom2201 that's the part people seem to leave out of the equation.

[@natevanderw]

@@d.felixphoto2260 From the looks of it confidence wise he is there, we will see how the mentality aspect works out.

[@mongobaracuda]

It's like Gobert fused with KD and with a couple of inches on top. It's wild.

[@natevanderw]

This is exactly how I am looking at it. Body of Giannis also. Completely insane. I don't know how many prime years a 7'5 dude will have in the NBA though if he is going to play due to injuries, but wishing him the best.

[@RafaelGarcia-eu4lp]

14 ppg, 8 rebounds in the Euroleague, at 17? That might not have a meaning from the US perspective, but that means exactly that he is already a solid player.

[@pls9238]

Per 36. He actually played 17.5 so you can divide his stats by 2

[@Byronic19134]

He also avg over like 3 bpg which is unheard of over there

[@zastavazastava6746]

Luka Dončić euroleague champion at 17

[@MrNicoMu]

@@zastavazastava6746 he didn't play in France though

[@zastavazastava6746]

@@MrNicoMu No, he played in Real Madrid in Spain, which is an even higher level, at least for 2 classes.

[@bertrandviolette9008]

I’m living in Nanterre, a city close to Paris, where he played since his childhood and until 2021. The "Nanterre 92" is a very family club, but with very good results compared to the budget. Victor Wembanyama has a very good modern player mentality, in my opinion. He is is hardworking, modest, ambitious, lucid, intelligent, living basket-ball as a way of life. The only issue could be his lightness and physical problems. He must gain at least 10 kilos, before joining the NBA. But, he is only 18, soon 19, don’t forget! He should improve himself in all aspects.

[@slowtyper95]

the race for 0-82 will be fire next season

[@Mr.Red.Hat.]

As long as he stays healthy then he would have a great career

[@mpld8057]

I have AD ptsd watching his skinny legs

[@mcmerry2846]

He is the next Kwame Brown but weaker

[@carlosrobles5591]

He won’t stay healthy, he’s too skinny and if he puts on some weight, he’ll be too heavy and those knees are going to crack the fuck up.

[@cwehden]

Huge 'IF', this guy is going to snap and be mega injury prone, people will learn unicorns aren't real..

[@belethon]

@@cwehden I mean unicorns are real they are just really fragile and any injury and they're almost never the same. Porzingis was considered a great defender but once he got that leg injury went from solid defender to below average.

[@pdrafter]

Dude, this video is going to grab a lot of views when people will come back and watch your predictions in a couple of years down the road, if Victor produces what we all expect him to, hopefully, for the love of this game.

[@jacktheteo]

i'd imagine wemby is going to be dominant just like wilt at his time. hope he stay healthy and get better to show us next level of basketball!

[@willyjantejano4590]

Yeah wish him the best but I won't get my hopes up, tired of getting hype from players like Wiggins, Thon Maker, Bol Bol, Zion. Hopefully he won't be another Thon Maker a quick 7foot with guard like skills, a wasted potential. Let's just wish Victor would be different and has that dog in him to be great

[@adrianortiz3392]

I hope he will be forever healthy. Someone needs to break Wilt's 100 points 😁

[@GDCDGC]

@@adrianortiz3392 it's more likely that he won't be healthy. This is based on the nba's history regarding players above 7'2 - they often get injured.

[@vjmappy]

Yup... as long as he was born with ligaments and joints strong enough to handle the extreme physical forces his height comes with. The durability of 7 footers have always been quite low.

[@timotheewilliams9086]

Let's hope he stays healthy 🙏

[@buravan1512]

true...

[@Cactus_Aka_Zues]

His build, along with his athleticism, can backfire; I believe he’s prone to injuries because of it. I hope the guy stays healthy because he’s a beast 🙌💯

[@Kevinschart]

we'll have to see. he looks like he's a sturdy 7 footer. Much like Giannis. If there was going to be a 7 footer that could stay healthy I think it's him. but if he falls victim to injury it might be a wrap for 7 foot wing players.

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

@@Kevinschart Giannis arrived skinny, but not that skinny, c'mon now.Victor's chins looks so fragile, like literal twigs

[@Emilia089]

@@Kevinschart Giannis had to train for years to be the freak he is today, most tower players are always prone to injury it's factual to a sense as it's seen in basketball history time and time again, at his rookie years he might suffer injuries let alone carry the hopes of any team.

[@MovieGuy666]

@@Emilia089 Giannis was never that thin.

[@MovieGuy666]

he's already sustained a few injuries... leg, shoulder and psoas injuries.

[@Smilodon_ex]

He definitely a generational talent sheesh dude basically a 2k creator player 😂💯

[@GDCDGC]

It's not a guarantee that he really is indeed a generational talent. He hasn't even played a single game in the nba. Plus, with that height and frame, it's very likely that wembenyama will be prone to injuries.

[@FS-zt6tm]

put this man through Hakeem's training camp and he'll be unstoppable

[@davidbrooks8809]

100% True!!!

[@MrJonathanhaze]

Facts.... Get that foot work down and he's unstoppable

[@isaksidenius7059]

Somebody teach him the sky hook! Thats what the Nba needs right now

[@viktorjaklbsen1577]

I feel like they Might just wanna let him perfect the kd/gobert style but i agree the sky hook is too good not to be used but i thing it would be more powerful in the hands of a player in the frame of tacko Fall you know someone more physical

[@isaksidenius7059]

@@viktorjaklbsen1577 you need great touch to do it like kareem had and Victor has that for sure. His frame is quite similar to kareem to be honest, he is just 2-3 inches taller.

[@viktorjaklbsen1577]

@@isaksidenius7059 yeah but i Think you would have to be more physical to get in the paint the Way kareem did i todays game

[@klh768]

He's so tall he doesn't even need the sky hook

[@robertweekes5783]

A 10’ standing reach is almost unheard of. I don’t know if Kareem even had that. It means he can touch the rim without tippy toes

[@ShehranM3474]

I think kareem also had a 10ft reach, and as we can see, kareem had a very gud career, I expect great things from this young talent

[@rcbarnson6488]

Dude looks like Gobert on D and KD on O. He is the new freak move over Giannis.

[@GDCDGC]

Gobert on D, kd on o. But it won't be surprising if he ends up like oden

[@rcbarnson6488]

@@GDCDGC true, hard to be over 7' be the man and not get injured.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Please draft gods, let that ball bounce towards the Pistons. Cade, Ivey, Victor, Duren... Cade would be oldest on the day Victor got drafted at the age of... 21. In 4 years they would be 23 to 25 years old and already have almost half a decade playing together. Please draft gods, undo the Darko pain.

[@michaelgoins8382]

With any person this tall, the only negative consideration is his susceptibility to injury, and or a chronic health condition. Other than those, it seems the sky is the limit for this young man. Looking forward to his time in the NBA.

[@gardenpop]

I said this on someone else's vid, but I feel the need to spread the take. I think Victor and Scoot are likely to have a similar dynamic and early career to Zion and Ja.

[@lil_Perro]

could be. or he could have a career as great as shaq. no way to know yet.

[@jakejohnson7343]

Needa see a vid about Scoot, Amen, Keyonte, and Whitehead. One of the most talented draft classes we gonna see.

[@DhylanHenry]

Honestly it would be crazy to see him with luka or cp3 or even Lebron someone who would create for him a little and take defenses attention

[@timotheewilliams9086]

Teams are going to sell their souls to get this kid🤣

[@Nikkithedog-t6b]

Whoever gets him will be able to just pencil in future titles. This guy is once in decades talent. This we haven't seen before.

[@nadiA-em6uh]

Victor is the definition of 2k my career IRL 😐

[@quest4rings400]

You can't make this man in 2k that's how good he is

[@drphot6050]

@@quest4rings400 Someone will if they haven't already

[@nadiA-em6uh]

Lol Fr tho

[@zefbreaks]

@@quest4rings400 Nope but I tried too lol. 7' min weight max wingspan used JoeKnows build and tweaked it a bit

[@knpercinel]

His shooting style is perfect

[@augustomundombe829]

Long live the Lion King of KINGS Victor Wembanyama 🦁

[@askherbs]

He mentioned in a recent interview that in France he was measured at 7’3” without shoes.

[@Bigoouche]

he is the new Chamberlain , nice set of skill and agility and IQ

[@Kevinschart]

chamberlain looked like a better all around athlete, and had more natural strength.

[@quaniggalusquangledanglema5774]

aint no way you comparing this twig to chamberlain

[@klh768]

Wonder what we'll be saying about Victor in 20 years.... He's super special. Im amazed by his ability to move like a coordinated guard while being so Sooooo tall...

[@brians7100]

Probably thinking about how good he could have been if he stayed healthy

[@klh768]

@@brians7100 Hope not...

[@GDCDGC]

Probably what we say now about oden, brandon roy, hardaway

[@klh768]

@@GDCDGC I seriously.doubt it. He's way above them

[@GDCDGC]

@@klh768 im talking about the high probability of career-altering injuries

[@ionlymakeobviouscomments3170]

Just imagine if he gets drafted to OKC. You're gonna have to deal Chet and this guy at the rim.

[@quaniggalusquangledanglema5774]

All the big men have to do is push the twigs out the way

[@donttouchmysilver8202]

If only avg 10.5 ppg, 7 rpg and 3 bpg his rookie year he’s still worthy of the first pick with ease

[@SaiyanTachiZoldyck]

Melo and Vic is a real solid possibility and that is terrifying

[@omnivorous65]

There are only two thoughts in my head watching Wembanyama: 1. No human being that tall has ever played NBA basketball without succumbing to crippling injuries 2. No human being that tall has ever moved so fluently. I really, really hope that point 2. prevails and he has the career we all want to see. It would be awesome. Something we could barely imagine. That we have KD being able to shoot and handle the way he does is freakish in itself. Now having that topped by a player 5 inches taller is mind-boggling and being able to see this happening in front of our eyes, in a three dimensional world so exciting.

[@GDCDGC]

Nba's track record regarding players above 7'2 and the frequency of injuries does not spell well for wembenyama.

[@omnivorous65]

@@GDCDGC To get me over that distressing fact I am telling myself that he is only fractionally taller than Kareem, who enjoyed a long and largely injury free career.

[@GDCDGC]

@@omnivorous65 mutombo too

[@3hristopher]

Only person to do what he does at 7’4 they even said that if Lebron as a rookie vs him Lebron would go as a second pick I feel like 10-13 years from now the entire league is gonna be a cesspool of 7 foot snipers lol

[@Kingbake894]

Bro I want OKC to get him so bad, him and Chet will literally change the entire league

[@AlexHoops]

Me too man, me too

[@lebrunjo8884]

Gonna be the thin tower 🤣🤣

[@jonathanchan1365]

Hell na get him to the Spurs and just to mention he never lifted a weight in his life this is the vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqTLk5aDh86jgZY

[@bencrabtree5647]

@@jonathanchan1365 spurs just feel like a better situation to me, they got some French connection with Tony Parker there too

[@jonathanchan1365]

@@bencrabtree5647 way better situation getting coached by pop come on man we dont need the french connection because he already played for tony parkers team last year so ye

[@thomascollins6484]

He has the perfect name to play for the Knicks, Knick fans are going to love em.

[@amahana6188]

I don’t normally buy early hype. But, this dude…is a complete freak of nature. How many 7’5 guys do you know that can stoke a three so smoothly? He moves like a taller Kevin Durant.

[@moneygobrrrrrrrrrr8409]

Honestly looks like another Kristaps Porzingis by movement but more defensive like Gobert but looks like another injury prone player because guy is Porzingis weight and height or even taller.

[@Blackjack09721]

If he puts on enough muscle to maintain his health, and does things to keep his longevity. While keeping up work on some of his pivot moves in the post to be a paint problem to other bigs. We might be seeing the beginning of one of the most talented bigs to ever ball.

[@raymondfelix3585]

he's like a KD AD fusion

[@locomixer]

hes got something you cant teach and its essential in basketball and im not talking about his height. hes got the natural soft touch. that feeling that jokic has.

[@iMacxXuserXx485]

Wonderful video! So much good analysis. Víctor has so much potential. Do you think he could one day build muscle and be as strong as Giannis or Gobert? Do you think he's too flimsy to be a rim protector?

[@Byronic19134]

He should def be able to fill out like Gobert did, maybe not Giannis that dude filled out like his entire bone structure seemingly changed as well, but Gobert also took til he was like 25. I think he should aim for a Gobert, Pelicans AD type of build. And hell be a rim protector from day one just from his length alone like AD was but unlike AD i actually think his best position may be on the wing.

[@Shamanteng]

Of course - all "skiny" or lean guys will get buff up after few seasons. I mean look at LeBron in his first 2 seasons : he was kinda thin. Then he built mass and looked the same ever since.

[@vangledosh]

I know nothing of basketball but this guy looks like a beast

[@marismarelis8885]

hope they will not give him too much pressure at first seasons.He need to get stronger to show his full potential at first than start go crazy 😅

[@dohnkey1222]

Hey don’t sleep on scoot Henderson he’s just being overshadowed by victor

[@Collindunks]

Spurs are due for a new generational player

[@blueb4ryz951]

crazy how you predicted the spurs would win the draft

[@MRKITTY-yi5iw]

He changed the title bruh

[@blueb4ryz951]

@@MRKITTY-yi5iw bruh

[@SpaceTravel1776]

He's already the greatest NBA basketball player of all time. The G.O.A.T.

[@riadanabtawi5880]

He runs like a guard, which is unusual for tall people like him ' cause they're clumsy. Only David Robinson who was able to run fast with 7.2 height. This guy can block, assist, shoot long range, short range, he can dunk.. This guy will leave a big impact on the NBA. And he got many years to thrill the crowds of the NBA.

[@jaycu6491]

legit 2k custom character

[@theotherguy2675]

I'm a Mavs fan but I would love to see him in Sacramento. I'd be devastated if he gets drafted by the Spurs.. lol

[@LEBtempleofgod]

Just hope this kid stays healthy for his height, than I'm sure greatness will follow in his nba career

[@KevanMajere33]

Start at 9.40. Slow mo to 0.25x. Watch how easily he dunks. I honestly thinks he can jump his entire head above the rim if he trains and gain enough mass and strength.

[@ryanclegg55]

The way he moved on back pedal's in the older footage looked really clunky. His movement in the G League games is soooo much smoother

[@lisanders11]

Gosh! I see what you mean - his mobility is like a 6'9 player and ball control!!

[@_urahara_]

Let's just hope he lives up the hype. No matter how good his skills are on paper, all of these don't matter in the NBA without great conditioning and mindset. Remember Zion? We all thought he'd be breaking boards, scoring records, dunk contests, blocks, etc. However, all that seems to be breaking are his hamstring, foot, shoes, and his will to get in shape.

[@eatcheesekobe]

man, seeing him shift laterally every time I'm like cringing because I feel like his knees are about to give

[@realjcoop182]

Oh he's not going to play five healthy seasons in the NBA......that's the scary part. I feel like he's gonna have that Jabari Parker/Greg Oden deal

[@rzxzen9412]

Guarding this dude will be a nightmare.😬

[@Desi365]

I fear he is going to be one of the most hated and abused player. He is a nightmare to play against and it feels unfair to your team at some point.

[@mgl2708]

just when i thought KD was a once in a lifetime player, this guy comes in

[@andrik959]

The french Version of KD

[@eljimenea3032]

yeah he is a freak of nature. our kai sotto is good as modern center but this wembanya is definitely freak

[@John12kk]

Modern wilt chamberlain?! 😳😳

[@MovieGuy666]

nope.

[@Veezer11]

Possibly still growing

[@spencerphibbs3144]

Oh this vid did big numbies 💰

[@epicon6]

It does make sense because what you don't see is that he will blow his knees out during his first season. No one can be that tall and that mobile and not get serious knee issues.

[@aintgonnahappen]

Heard the can't miss tag so many times for so many different players.

[@mannah8640]

This man is great I’m only worried he’ll turn out like Chet

[@kentaviouscaldwell-goat5880]

Chet hasn’t played a single second of NBA basketball yet what an odd take

[@Enochrry6024]

I see his moves are like Hakeem Olajuwon,specially the shake spin foot work fade away jump shot.

[@BrianPex]

Ridiculous potential

[@kylinmooney167]

He’s like 7”5-6 fr ts crazy I pray to god he stays healthy

[@SapphicTwist]

Best NBA prospect I've ever seen.

[@klh768]

Me too

[@ToddMartinsky]

length, not size, this young man is not ready, these highlights are not against NBA level players. potential is obvious, but it's still just that...potential.

[@Jayson_Tatum]

Once he adds some weight, he's gonna be even more lethal. Just like how Giannis became even better after putting on mass, except Wem already can shoot, whereas Giannis had to develop his shooting.

[@MrDominicharrison]

What an incredible player NBA will turn him into a concrete post though, Euro league makes all rounders, and he’s amazing! Like Tony Kukoć, only taller

[@klh768]

What if Wenbanyama is the MVP his rookie year.

[@adisucipto5386]

the stakes could never been higher

[@Learn2DriveNYC]

Never heard of him. Moves like a young Lew Alcindor.

great video

[@atomaalatonal]

he has a clean block, a nice turnaround jumpshot like olajuwon, good handles et al. but does his knees and ankles will hold in a multiyear 80 game nba grind and will nba refs also think his blocks are clean?

[@whoevencares5562]

Nah, it’s not a matter of if or when, it’s a matter of “will he be able to stay healthy”

[@JardoniJovonovich]

Looks like a young Kareem with a handle. Hope he stays healthy for the next 18 yrs

[@stoddard1953]

He'll be a hybrid between KD and Giannis. Multiple awards are gonna be in his name with a couple of rings + finals MVPs. Calling it now.

[@chesterwilberforce9832]

I look forward to seeing him match up against Giannis. What a thing to consider! This kid is like a mix of Giannis and Durant.

[@dimelo58]

He should work on his strength and conditioning players this tall are notoriously injury prone I hope he’s an exception man he’s gonna be special.

[@Xtinkxiion]

I would love for dude to start working with kneesovertoeguy RIGHT NOW. Injuries only thing that can hold him back.

[@_helper_5789]

Our generation grew up watching guards shooting from everywhere, now we have shooting centers

[@rickyfontaine8111]

NBA is a whole different level. Michael Olowokandi, Anthony Bennett, Kwame Brown. They said the same crud about them when they were drafted #1. You get the idea.

[@obama_yo_mama4653]

The main reason why I think EU basketball players will start to take over is (among many other things), their physical ability doesn't just end with their height. They are also very quick and strong for their builds, I noticed this. The work ethic is different aswell, european athletes know what it takes to be the best in their sport and they're willing to do whatever it takes. I really feel like americans don't care about that so much anymore, some of them even have a "I'll just get drafted by nba" attitude. (I mean, they think they can just go to college and then make money in the NBA if they are good) EU kids don't have the same direct path, so I think they work harder on their own because they want to prove themselves. Also, I believe the top american prospects don't always have what it takes to play at that level yet. They might look very promising at one time but they lack the workrate needed. It's not all about how tall you are or your athletic skills either, the mental aspect has a big impact on which guys actually become successful NBA players. What I'm trying to say is the US may still dominate the NBA for years to come but in my opinion they won't stay as dominant as they used to be. Just look at all the global players who have become superstars and only started playing basketball in highschool ages, they did it because it was fun and they didn't have a specific goal in mind due to the lack of direction they were given.

[@nomorephones]

Anybody else here reminiscing Ralph Sampson...

[@kennethgodwin2461]

Dude is just KP in everyway. people said the exact same thing about him and look at him now.

[@MrN3RD23]

He look like my custom character from NBA STREETS Vol 2 lol 😂

[@AchillesxHeal]

Hope he puts on more weight. Dont want him to end up like Chet. Add more muscle to be able to handle the rigors of a full nba season. He is extremely gifted

[@NEONLij]

He’s Spurs bound it just makes so much sense. BUT him going to the Rockets is the outcome I’d like to see

[@williammalapitan3801]

Imagine Green, Segun and Victor W!!!

[@Zensiv]

About his height. He said himself that he’s 7ft 3 without shoes so about 7ft 4-5 on the court with shoes on

[@quaniggalusquangledanglema5774]

Umm actually I identify as 7'4 so you better respect it😡😡😡

[@kaybanks3122]

Bruhhh basically stretch playmaker from 2k19 “OVER THOSE”

[@Tim_Dunkin]

Teams & media still haven't learned w/ these expectations of extremely tall players. Portzingis was the unicorn then Chet now Viktor. Same body type but yet the results are gonna be different? This isn't even including Yao, Samson etc. Just can't fall for it. Even tho Yao was a beast before the injuries

[@ThePartarar]

“Subscribe and leave a like” Sounds good to me 👍