Victor Wembanyama might be taking the skill set of one of basketball’s greatest players and elevating it to new heights.
Recently, Marilyn wrote a compelling article about how Wembanyama has admired Kevin Durant and hopes to pick up “one or two of his secret techniques.” While there are clear similarities between the two, Wemby already stands out as a superior defender compared to Durant.
Carmelo Anthony, who had a front-row seat at the gold medal game, sees Wembanyama as the natural evolution of Kevin Durant.
“What we’re seeing now with Wemby… it’s like an evolution of Durant, KD,” Anthony said. “You’re talking about the KD mold—6’10”-6’11”, can handle the ball, can shoot, a sniper, a killer. You get what I’m saying? That’s the mold.”
Anthony also reflected on his own career. When asked if he would trade his Olympic gold medals for an NBA championship, Melo firmly replied, “no.”
So, what do you think, fans? Is it more significant to win on the biggest stage in professional basketball, or is it more impressive to achieve victory on the international level?
Remember, Anthony has three Olympic gold medals, and the question was whether he’d trade all three for just one NBA title. While it’s possible he might consider trading one gold medal for a championship ring, giving up all three would be a tough decision.
Or—is Stephen A. Smith right in his perspective on this? At the end of the day, the importance of each achievement might just depend on the player’s own view.
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