We knew the immense potential of Victor Wembanyama, as French basketball had never known. There is now no longer any possible doubt, the world of the orange ball is aware of the extent of the phenomenon. The interior so promising shone, Thursday, October 6, for the second and last match of a series of friendly matches of his team, the Metropolitans 92, against the G-League Ignite, a team mainly made up of young hopefuls promised to a bright future like Wembanyama. None arrived at the height of the Habs, author of 36 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks, with this time, the victory 112-106 at the end.
Decidedly impressive by his extraordinary physique, between his gigantic arms and his staggering mobility for his size, the former player of Nanterre and Asvel also dazzled by his complete palette. Rather discreet at the start of the match, Victor Wembanyama let the game come to him, before signing some brilliant actions. Counterattacks at high altitude, overpowering dunks, and stunning shooting quality for a 2.20m player… The Ile-de-France player showed off his full panoply.
Victor Wembanyama’s last 2 games:
Tuesday: 37 PTS, 5 BLK, 7 3PM
Today: 36 PTS, 11 REB, 4 AST, 4 BLK pic.twitter.com/aKGOQpeQYW— NBA (@NBA) October 6, 2022
The specialists were already waiting for him as the number one in the next NBA draft, and had been charmed after his first game against the Ignite. They were no doubt still captivated by his equally impressive second performance, which notes an extraordinary mental strength. “We’ve never seen anything even close to what he does from a player his size., analyzed the journalist of reference in the United States in terms of scouting, Jonathan Givony, during the match. His two extraordinary matches in the United States in front of 200 recruiters and managers showed that he had the opportunity to potentially become one of the greatest players in history.“
It is difficult to see now what could deprive the one whom the United States has already nicknamed “Wemby” of the first rank of the 2023 lottery. And which will undoubtedly trigger a race for the first choice like basketball has never seen. since LeBron James in 2003.”In recent years, we’ve all been introduced to us as ‘unicorns’, but he’s more of an alienreacted the superstar of the Los Angeles Lakers in a press conference after the first game of the Mets and Wembanyama against the Ignite. Nobody, me first, has ever seen someone as tall as him, be so fluid and graceful when he is on the ground… Whatever his height, 2.15, 2.20, 2, 25… He has this ability to dribble, to take shots while moving back, to shoot three-pointers as soon as the pass is received, to counter… It is clear that he is a generational talent.“
“It’s an honor to see such great players talking about me like this, but it doesn’t change anything for meanswered him by microphones interposed the Frenchman after his XXL evening performance. It’s cool, but I have to stay focused. I haven’t done anything yet, I haven’t been drafted. I have to stay focused on my goals and be consistent.“No, you haven’t finished hearing about Victor Wembanyama.