Giannis Antetokounmpo has high praise for Victor Wembanyama, recognizing his potential to become the best player ever. In an interview with Boardroom, Giannis noted that Wembanyama’s talent transcends categories like the best European player or the best young player.
“He has the chance to be the best. Not at his age, not in Europe… but one of the best to ever play this game.”
Giannis understands the pressure Wembanyama faces entering the NBA. Though Giannis wasn’t as highly touted as Wembanyama, he also made the transition from Europe to the NBA, overcoming doubts about his slender frame. Giannis proved his critics wrong, evolving into a dominant force in the league. The Giannis of today is vastly different from the skinny rookie who arrived in Milwaukee in 2013, now considered one of the most physically imposing players in the league.
Wembanyama might undergo a similar transformation, though any significant physical changes could impact the unique skills that make him an NBA unicorn. His size and ability in three-point shooting and perimeter defense are rare, and altering this balance could affect his career.
Wembanyama is the first player since LeBron James to enter the league with massive expectations and immediately live up to them. His name is one to watch for years, if not decades, in the NBA.
Can Victor Wembanyama Surpass LeBron and Jordan as the GOAT?
To build his case as the greatest of all time (GOAT), Victor Wembanyama needed to make an immediate impact in the NBA. He did just that, winning Rookie of the Year and finishing second in the Defensive Player of the Year race behind fellow Frenchman Rudy Gobert.
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Wembanyama’s rookie season was exceptional, averaging 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 3.6 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game. He validated the pre-draft hype and started establishing himself as one of the all-time greats.
Currently, Wembanyama is representing France at the Olympics, where he’s averaging 14.5 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.8 blocks, and 2.8 steals per game, leading his team in four of the five major categories.
Winning an Olympic medal, possibly gold, would further bolster Wembanyama’s growing GOAT credentials. Adding a few championships and MVP trophies during his career could solidify his place in the conversation as one of the greatest when he eventually retires.
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