In a latest Bleacher Report article evaluating 10 of right this moment’s youngest and brightest stars to some previous greats, our beloved Victor Wembanyama acquired some reward based mostly on abilities reminiscent to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
“When searching for a Corridor-of-Fame comp, Abdul-Jabbar best suits the invoice together with his comparable dimension, large wingspan and skill to regulate a recreation on each ends of the courtroom.
“Abdul-Jabbar stood 7’2″ and weighed in at 225 kilos, not far off from Wembanyama’s 7’4”, 209-pound body. Except he develops a sky hook (may you think about??), Wembanyama’s offensive talent set is noticeably totally different from Abdul-Jabbar’s, after all.
“… Think about if somebody Abdul-Jabbar’s dimension may deal with the ball like a guard, assault off the dribble and shoot fadeaway threes at will. That is what Wembanyama could possibly be now.
“Defensively, Abdul-Jabbar led the NBA in blocked pictures 4 instances (and probably extra provided that this stat wasn’t even recorded his first 4 years within the league), making 11 All-Defensive groups within the course of. Wembanyama may have the same influence on that finish, as his 8-foot wingspan and total mobility goes to wreak havoc on opponents from everywhere in the courtroom.”
There are another nice comparisons within the piece — Zion Williamson as a most athletic Charles Barkley and Ja Morant as a much bigger model of Allen Iverson — undoubtedly obtained my consideration.
Who do you assume Wemby most resembles? Whereas I just like the KAJ reference, Ralph Samson, Kevin Durant, and Giannis Antetokounmpo all have talent units that I feel embody the French phenom.
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