It’s been a very long time since there was this a lot buzz about an incoming rookie, however the basketball world is ready with bated breath for Victor Wembanyama to make his NBA debut. Whereas he shouldn’t be anticipated to right away flip the franchise round in sooner or later like David Robinson and Tim Duncan did (who, comparatively talking, have been full grown males once they entered the league at 24 and 21, respectively), there are nonetheless a lot extra intriguing causes to look at him than simply win complete.
Ben Taylor of NBA.com‘s “Assume Basketball” collection just lately did an version on Wemby’s distinctive ability set, and whereas he has quite a lot of expertise, he has one asset that may’t be taught, and that’s his mere presence on the courtroom and the vary by which he can create an affect in brief order due to his lengthy body and relative agility for a 7’3.5” participant.
On protection, his presence alone deters pictures all around the courtroom, and his lengthy strides means he’s at all times simply two steps away. He has insane block vary, and his size permits him to get well from bounce fakes higher than most gamers. The identical might be mentioned on offense, the place can decide up his dribble on the three-point line and nonetheless make it to rim with ease and with out touring. One other factor that may’t be taught is basketball IQ, and he has it in abundance. He’s a inventive passer and sees the alternatives coming, he simply must work on delivering them faster.
In fact, there are extra areas he can enhance. He’s nonetheless studying easy methods to use his size in some features (he can nonetheless look a bit of unsteady and indecisive at instances), though the third step allowed in NBA and bigger courtroom ought to give him extra room to function. There’s additionally the questions on his body, and whereas he doesn’t essentially have to bulk up, he does have to discover a strategy to maintain his floor higher. Lastly, he must keep away from being too depending on lengthy pictures till his numbers enhance, however the excellent news is the shape is already there.
It’s an important breakdown, so make sure you test it out. We’re getting nearer and nearer to the large day, with coaching camp 11 days away!
