An NBA star recently give Victor Wembanyama the highest level of praise that any star in this league is capable of receiving. As most NBA fans should be aware, Wemby entered the league as one of the most hyped-up draft prospects in the history of basketball. After all, his incredible height and playstyle make him a unique one-of-a-kind type of talent.
Although Victor Wembanyama has been in the league for just one season, he already has players claiming that he will make his presence and impact felt to a level that surpasses other NBA legends. With that being said, let us take a closer look and find out more on the subject.
GG Jackson claims that Victor Wembanyama will surpass Michael Jordan and LeBron James
While there are several athletes who dominated in the NBA who can claim that they are the best in the sport, only LeBron James and Micahel Jordan dominate the GOAT conversations as the greatest of all time. After all, both of them have won multiple championships and other accolades to establish themselves as legends.
GG Jackson is a young NBA star currently playing for the Memphis Grizzlies. Since the team dealt with a lot of injuries this season, he was given a lot of time on the court and got to see Victor Wembanyama in action during the matchups between the Grizzlies and Spurs. After watching Wemby in action GG made a statement indicating that Wemby has the potential to surpass the likes of LeBron James and Michael Jordan.
“[Victor Wembanyama] is gonna be the greatest player to ever play the game”
– GG Jackson
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This is certainly a bold claim to make. Although Wemby has already proven many critics and doubters wrong with his play this season, it would be a stretch to claim that he will win multiple championships before his career ends. In any case, one might also wonder how Victor Wembanyama’s career compares to LeBron and Jordan.
Comparing Wemby’s rookie season stats to LeBron and Jordan
In terms of size and long-distance shooting abilities, it is clear that Wembanyama is better than LeBron and Jordan. After all, the three-pointer is more widely utilized in the modern era when compared to the past. Victor’s size also gives him an obvious advantage in terms of rebounding and blocking shots.
When it comes to the actual stats, Wemby has averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists in his rookie season. LeBron averaged 20.9 points, 5.9 assists, and 5.5 rebounds during Year 1. Finally, Michael Jordan put up 28.2 points, 5.9 assists, and 5.5 rebounds in his first season.However, it is also important to remember that Jordan entered the league later when compared to LeBron and Wemby. In any case, only time will tell if GG Jackson’s bold prediction about Victor Wembanyama’s greatness will prove to be a valid one.