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LeBron James' scoring record, Victor Wembanyama's arrival and more: Top 10 NBA moments that fueled our fandom in 2023 Yahoo Sports Staff December 26, 2023 at 9:00 AM
LeBron James had nothing but rave reviews for Wembanyama when the 7-foot-3 French center — who just turned 21 last month — was coming into the league. James heaps the Wemby praise even higher now.
Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick of the 2023 draft and 2023-24 Rookie of the Year, is averaging 24.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and a league-high 3.9 blocks per game in 39 starts for the Spurs this season.
Wembanyama is widely regarded as one of the greatest NBA prospects in a generation; [124] many publications called him the most anticipated newcomer to the league since LeBron James in 2003. [12] [125] [126] [127] 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 ...
For a big man who thrived next to a competent point guard, the Spurs could plausibly sign both LeBron James and Chris Paul this summer and help Wembanyama one day realize his GOAT potential.
Victor Wembanyama, who is considered the most-hyped NBA rookie since LeBron James in 2003, cemented his presence in the league in just the first minute of his regular-season debut last week.
Kevin O'Connor and Tom Haberstroh discuss the worrying Mavericks and Timberwolves, Victor Wembanyama's and LeBron James's hot shooting, and their rankings of the top NBA rookies so far this season.
Victor Wembanyama will almost certainly be selected as the first pick in Thursday's draft by the San Antonio Spurs. At 7-foot-4, expectations are high for leading NBA prospect Victor Wembanyama ...