It's not that he's too big. It's that he is so big AND has speed, agility, and skills like a much smaller guy, AND a very high ball IQ. He's unstoppable at every offensive range and is a nightmare on defense.
@morganlee2806 😑🙄 Dude-he’s a rookie lol. On top of that the spurs are in a complete rebuild mode. He WILL win ROTY, too. So just chill on that man lol. Let’s give him some time
So, what’s everyone’s thoughts? Will he last more than just a handful of years? Just seems like the game will not be friendly to his body. First serious injury might cut agility in half and he’ll just be another tall dude on the court.
I hope he leaves the Spurs cus if you put him on a team with good players he’s winning championships. If u keep him on a trash team like the Spurs then it’s a waste of talent.
I’ve never even heard of this guy until February of 2024. This is the first time I’ve watched him play. But for his height he’s just a tremendous athlete. It’s surprising how coordinated he is at 7’ 4”.
Watching this young man is like watching Jabbar in the 70's nobody's going to stop him! Jabbar had Chamberlin to contend with!! but this guy??? nobody to stop him....
You're seeing about a tenth of what Wilt Chamberlain could do at his age. When he averages 50 points and over 20 rebounds a game for a whole season we'll talk.
@@allenjanvalie This is completely true. Wilt Chamberlain played in an era that was not yet ready for an athletic freak to come and dominate. I'm not saying the centers before were weak, they were good in terms of average, but Wilt was just too strong. Though, I feel that Wilt placed in this era would actually struggle a little bit, but no doubt he is still the best ever Warriors center. Though saying Victor Wembanyama is going to be the GOAT is a little bit of a stretch to be honest. We'll have to see, he has potential though.
I quit watching NBA some time ago. But VW is AMAZING! I love wat thing him play. Absolutely dominate, clean cut, no green hair or tattoos. He does it all! Drops those 3 pointers like it's nothing. I like after a serious dunk how he'll flex for the crowds. He's bring me back to the game.
Me and my dad hugged and almost both cried when we drafted him. I've been raised in SA half of my life. It's amazing the Spurs got him and tbh still unbelievable.
@@Browns4life Yeah, haters gonna g hate though. The Spurs are obviously rebuilding. They have one of the youngest teams in the league. It’s just cool to have a generational talent drafted to your team, you know?
He could honestly become the most balanced player to join the NBA, except he's also 7'4. The passing, handle, defense, timing, footwork, speed, finishing, midrange & 3pt ability, IQ, etc. This kid is special and as long as he can stay injury-free, will have an extremely promising career off of what he has been able to show the NBA so far .
The height to injury bell curve is not favorable with every inch after 6'10" He's half a foot above that. I see a blown knee or Achilles before too long. 82 game regular season is brutal on the big guys.
Dang son, he takes 2 steps and covers i/4 of the court. Awesome ball handler and shooter too. This guy is going to move the game into the future. He reminds me of Wilt , but I think he's smoother. I am a big fan of Wemby!
Victor Wembanyama's presence in the NBA is definitely a game-changer! His height and skills bring a unique dynamic to the court. It's always exciting to see how players with such extraordinary physical attributes can influence the game and challenge the norms. It reminds us of the diversity and evolution of talent in sports. Can't wait to see how his career unfolds and the impact he'll have on future games! 🌟🏀🔥
I'm a highlight fan and nothing more so I've never seen this kid before and he is incredibly impressive he defies every expectation I would have for a player of his physical stature. Holy cow I'm blown away that someone with such a long frame could move so well and play so great, this guy is going to have a great future.
@@kaihui1965 nba has been stagnant for people that have been around a while... for some of us.... Jordan was the last superstar!! need to cut us ol timers a little slack!!! this kid is the best in a long long time...
Let's go Wemby. I have been a Spurs fan since 90', I hope this young man is going to succeed and stay loyal to Spurs like Robinson, Duncan, Ginobli. I hope he can help build a decent team and not jump ship and chase down rings.
He goes through special training for his feet to make sure he stays durable and strong. People think he needs to put on weight but he may not be built for excessive muscle as it could be a strain on his feet. He looks like he is doing fine.
This kid has the brightest of futures. Watching him do such amazing things on court is breathtakingly mind blowing..he in my humble opinion is going to be one of the greats and at his age he could even get into conversation for top three Jordan is considered the greatest because of the amount of championships and he’s got the potential to level or do better
I hope he stays healthy…. I’ve been hearing this for 40 years, this guy is unstoppable, this guy could change the league, no one has ever played that position this good etc….2-3 years later, what happened 99% get hurt once and they are never the same…hope he makes it, i enjoy his game he’s got allot of old school skillzzz…
Just put him down by the basket, and every play, whoever is holding the ball just lobs it to him. I don't understand how the Spurs could lose if they just do that.
One of the goats, player or coach, gave this kid a talk about his potential, and he's listening. His personal trainer knows what he has to work with. He knows he has one of the top 5 of all time in the making.
A Center with good handles, 3 pt shooting & surely a threat in defense. I've never seen someone like him in the NBA before. If San Antonio wins NBA this season and he stays healthy, he could not only win ROY but MVP as well. I will not be surprise.
What's most fascinating about Wemby is his body control for someone who's so tall. He basically has the moves of a 6'6" small forward -- it's not not like he has any special skills the league hasn't seen, he's just tall. Would he be NBA caliber if he were 6'6"? No, but his height gives him unicorn status. Let's say he gets 60% of his points because of his height. His best position is probably shooting guard, if that makes any sense. I'm not sure he'll ever become an Embiid, Jokic, Giannis or LeBron (able to score at will and dominate a game) but he'll be able to drop 30 points now and again, and be a defensive wall. That's pretty amazing.
I mean I get it but he creates most of his own points off his own dribble and it’s not like it’s all dunks it’s mainly floaters mid ranges and threes he has great handle even by all star guard standards and he can see the floor aswell
maybe because the level in Europe is catching up quickly. He definitely adapts to this style of gameplay, be he acquired his prior level by playing quality basketball too.
Excellent center. And versatile. Not needed to make assists like Jokic he is very tall for such things. But still strong defence, excellent atack and 3pt shooting ability more than enough to be great.
Let's hope he can stay healthy. The way he moves out there, oh man, he looks like he's going snap a limb. Does anyone know if it's better for a pro NBA player who is that tall to bulk up or stay slender, or even skinny like he is now? I can see reasons why having more muscle might be good to reduce injuries and reasons why it might be bad for ligaments, tendons, etc. He weighs only 210lbs, which is probably what allows him to be so agile. I'm only 6 foot and I weigh the same or a little more than he does. Even if bulking up would sacrifice some agility, it would be worth it if it enables the longest career possible.
he moves like HAKEEM OLAJOWON. Big man with good feet will always stand out. He is still young...wait six years and he will probably be all star regularly
It's not that he's too big. It's that he is so big AND has speed, agility, and skills like a much smaller guy, AND a very high ball IQ. He's unstoppable at every offensive range and is a nightmare on defense.
AND he puts up empty stats AND he can't lead a team to a win.
@@morganlee2806 let's revisit this comment in about a year.
He’s already a better player than LeBron ever thought of being
@morganlee2806
😑🙄
Dude-he’s a rookie lol. On top of that the spurs are in a complete rebuild mode.
He WILL win ROTY, too.
So just chill on that man lol.
Let’s give him some time
@@morganlee2806come on, it’s his first year
Dude been in the league for about half a year and has a 20-minute highlight reel!
I know right
He is awesome no one has any answers for him hope he stays healthy 🤞
YOU LIKE THAT!!!
I said the same thing😂
but doesnt lead the nba in nothing lol
@@thegoatudontknowhes a rookie?
Even a video game could not dream up such a player.
Will be unstoppable in 2k I bet
I actually made a player this big 10 years ago and Wemby's playing feels like that character but smoother
That's be like shaq with mugsey bogues spd/agility/ect.
Protect his ankles and knees at all costs!
Like they had to do with Kareem.
He needs to learn how to fall. Embiid and Shaq had similar trainings.
He already knows how to fall + he does a lot of mobility work which is rare for big men
Don’t worry he do what it’s needed his super flexible and strong
So, what’s everyone’s thoughts? Will he last more than just a handful of years? Just seems like the game will not be friendly to his body. First serious injury might cut agility in half and he’ll just be another tall dude on the court.
This guy is on Cheat Mode. Taller, shooter, dunker, and fearless! Hope he keep it healthy, and stay in Spurs.
I hope he leaves the Spurs cus if you put him on a team with good players he’s winning championships. If u keep him on a trash team like the Spurs then it’s a waste of talent.
@@thegoat-qh9kqyou do know the spurs have one a number of championships with tall guys does any one remember the hall of fame player David Robinson
also great passer and ball handler
You cannot even build a guy this magical in NBA2K
I’ve never even heard of this guy until February of 2024. This is the first time I’ve watched him play. But for his height he’s just a tremendous athlete. It’s surprising how coordinated he is at 7’ 4”.
Today is my first day to know him, I don't watch basketball too much, but this guy is so cool.
Phenomenal athleticism for his size.
If he stays healthy, he'll be a top 10 All pro basketball player within 5-10 years.
it already does
5-10? Lmfao! 😂he’s a pro now!
top 10 ? be serious bro he is a rook if keep improving he is top 3 ever
For a small guy like me feeling short it felt heart warming knowing a 6'10" giant knows exactly how we feel....😂😂
Best served cold, you say (jk)
Wemby will force the nba to introduce a new stat: points per minute played. this guy averages 1pt/min since christmas
Per36 stats are already a thing.
That’s already a stat
Watching this young man is like watching Jabbar in the 70's nobody's going to stop him! Jabbar had Chamberlin to contend with!! but this guy??? nobody to stop him....
And Russell and dr j
Yeah, he does remind of Lou at an early time. He kind of floated across the court, very graceful.
Except himself!
This almost isn't fair. dude Can do whatever he wants on the court and nobody can stop it ,as a spurs fan. I'm loving every minute of it.
😂😂😂
If this guy stays healthy and really evolves to his highest potential
He'll be the greatest basketball player the NBA has ever seen. This is unreal
Is Michael Jordan a joke to you, or are you just too young..
You're seeing about a tenth of what Wilt Chamberlain could do at his age. When he averages 50 points and over 20 rebounds a game for a whole season we'll talk.
wilt played with a bunch of guys that were like 6 foot lol, the guys nowadays are much more athletic, taller and bigger@@TemperTemper...
@@allenjanvalie This is completely true. Wilt Chamberlain played in an era that was not yet ready for an athletic freak to come and dominate. I'm not saying the centers before were weak, they were good in terms of average, but Wilt was just too strong. Though, I feel that Wilt placed in this era would actually struggle a little bit, but no doubt he is still the best ever Warriors center.
Though saying Victor Wembanyama is going to be the GOAT is a little bit of a stretch to be honest. We'll have to see, he has potential though.
@@Jay-jb2vr What if Wembanyama can be the greatest player and Jordan is not a joke at the same time?
I quit watching NBA some time ago. But VW is AMAZING! I love wat thing him play. Absolutely dominate, clean cut, no green hair or tattoos. He does it all! Drops those 3 pointers like it's nothing. I like after a serious dunk how he'll flex for the crowds. He's bring me back to the game.
Yeah I stopped watching when tbe players became social justice warriors.
@@Andrew-on5do Mimimi! 😭
Sorry there is no NBA team of 60 year old white guys for you to watch.
I love how he looks around nervously after every play like "did I do good guys?"
Me and my dad hugged and almost both cried when we drafted him. I've been raised in SA half of my life. It's amazing the Spurs got him and tbh still unbelievable.
Nba is fake like all sports get over it 😂
And San Antonio is still horrible with him.
@@Browns4life Yeah, haters gonna g hate though. The Spurs are obviously rebuilding. They have one of the youngest teams in the league. It’s just cool to have a generational talent drafted to your team, you know?
Pathetic
@thecookj454 I don't hate the kid, I just don't think he's gonna be what they say he's gonna be...and don't say he already is, this is his 1st year.
Love seeing all the support for homie :) he’s been a real treat to us over here in SA
Do you remember my man David Robinson?
He could honestly become the most balanced player to join the NBA, except he's also 7'4. The passing, handle, defense, timing, footwork, speed, finishing, midrange & 3pt ability, IQ, etc. This kid is special and as long as he can stay injury-free, will have an extremely promising career off of what he has been able to show the NBA so far .
He just need to add more pounds/muscles,he is so skinny he is literally built like an asparagus.He got the skills and height,now he needs the power.
@@alpe6228 He's shown considerable progress building muscle so I see him being a powerhouse in the not too distant future.
The height to injury bell curve is not favorable with every inch after 6'10" He's half a foot above that. I see a blown knee or Achilles before too long. 82 game regular season is brutal on the big guys.
Dang son, he takes 2 steps and covers i/4 of the court. Awesome ball handler and shooter too. This guy is going to move the game into the future. He reminds me of Wilt , but I think he's smoother. I am a big fan of Wemby!
He'll be unstoppable after filling out his frame with about 30 lbs of muscle, and in the meantime sharpening some of his skills.
Nah he dont need to fill out bad for the knees
@@DeadManWalking-ym1ooIf he did that, he'd never get blocked, and I mean never!
Na he can’t add muscle otherwise he be another Yao Ming. Only way a guy like that survives is if he’s skinny and agile.
@@yoursilly2106true
The kid is simply amazing and almost unstoppable!
This guy’s so darn good love watching him iam sure he will be one of the best we will ever see 👏👏🙏
Victor Wembanyama's presence in the NBA is definitely a game-changer! His height and skills bring a unique dynamic to the court. It's always exciting to see how players with such extraordinary physical attributes can influence the game and challenge the norms. It reminds us of the diversity and evolution of talent in sports. Can't wait to see how his career unfolds and the impact he'll have on future games! 🌟🏀🔥
I'm a highlight fan and nothing more so I've never seen this kid before and he is incredibly impressive he defies every expectation I would have for a player of his physical stature. Holy cow I'm blown away that someone with such a long frame could move so well and play so great, this guy is going to have a great future.
Never even heard of him until now. He's absolutely incredible. Never seen someone that tall move with such agility.
Never even ever heard about him? what planet are you from?
@@kaihui1965he lives under a rock in Bikini bottom
@@kaihui1965 nba has been stagnant for people that have been around a while... for some of us.... Jordan was the last superstar!! need to cut us ol timers a little slack!!! this kid is the best in a long long time...
I can't imagine never even hearing of this guy before and then seeing THIS.
Must be what seeing Bigfoot is like...
@@benjamink7105 pretty much. The first clip with his long limbs doing those moves made my jaw drop
I know the feeling to play against a super long player which moves😂it gives extra load of emotional damage to opponent
What's crazy is that he's doing this on 20 min a game and his teammates are avoiding him like the plague
Let's go Wemby. I have been a Spurs fan since 90', I hope this young man is going to succeed and stay loyal to Spurs like Robinson, Duncan, Ginobli. I hope he can help build a decent team and not jump ship and chase down rings.
Not gonna lie.. he has the potential to score 100pt.. easily at that💯
i thinks its just crazy that hes so big and can move like that....dude was sculpted to play basketball...
Tout ça en ne le faisant jouer 20 minutes par match... des capacités hors normes, un mec super smart et surtout un gars super sympa et qui kiffe.
Alors gonzaguetv c’est un nom que j’ai pas vu depuis des années!
Legend in his first game. 5:26 I don't watch much basketball, but I've never seen that move, actually I never thought that is humanly possible.
18:06 LOL. He went flyin' for that ball
He goes through special training for his feet to make sure he stays durable and strong. People think he needs to put on weight but he may not be built for excessive muscle as it could be a strain on his feet. He looks like he is doing fine.
*Feels OP to have a character max height and have like 90% max speed and athleticism*
Size aside, watch the footwork: Wemby is a player!
that's the most important thing, the balance. It all starts at the feet.
The length of his legs really highlight how traveling basically doesn't exist in NBA. Circus league
This kid has the brightest of futures. Watching him do such amazing things on court is breathtakingly mind blowing..he in my humble opinion is going to be one of the greats and at his age he could even get into conversation for top three Jordan is considered the greatest because of the amount of championships and he’s got the potential to level or do better
This guy, with his length and his skills is a way big game changer😮 WOW!!!!!
This guy reminds me of my childhood fisher price basketball net i used to dunk on effortlessly
His contract after his rookie one is over will be mind blowing!!!!
I have no clue how he maintains such balance with his profile, it's crazy
Bro just got a triple double with BLOCKS today bruh 😭
WE ARE WATCHING GREATNESS GROW RIGHT BEFORE OUR EYES!!!!!!
Look how close to the ground his feet are as he dunks. That is absurd.
If he stays healthy, he'll be the 🐐
I hope he stays healthy…. I’ve been hearing this for 40 years, this guy is unstoppable, this guy could change the league, no one has ever played that position this good etc….2-3 years later, what happened 99% get hurt once and they are never the same…hope he makes it, i enjoy his game he’s got allot of old school skillzzz…
That behind the back on the Brook Lopez, no one else in a league could pull it off. Insane talent and natural gifts.
Holy sh*t! He is not supposed to move like that!
Dude before you even consider driving to the rim, you have to know where Victor is at ALL TIMES!!
Yea cause the dude is everywhere 🤦♀️
Bill Rand finally has his signature saying after all these years. Oh mama wembanyama 😂
Dude is built like an asparagus,just the perfect frame for basketball.
🤣
He is the new Kareem Abdul. He’ll grab all the rebounds and run right through you just because his height gives him these advantages.
Just put him down by the basket, and every play, whoever is holding the ball just lobs it to him. I don't understand how the Spurs could lose if they just do that.
So you clearly do not understand basketball… or Popovich does not …
There going to build a team around him they have a number of championships from building around big guys
I hope he never gets injured. He is the next big thing obviously.
His ability to block a shot and just take the ball in his hand is wild to see. Hope he stays healthy and we can keep watching him play
He makes it look like a game of mini hoop lol
Bloody hell i just found the way to crack the game: pass the ball to Wemb in the paint.
Dude went straight Julius Erving on that first dunk......
Future mvp fmvp
If you ever wondered what wilt chamberlain would look like in our day there you go
I'll even go as far as to say that if Wemby can prevent being stopped, he'll be unstoppable.
Irrefutable logic.
@@ChrisHyde537 Why thank you. I welcome any Wemby haters to offer a counter-rebuttal!
One of the goats, player or coach, gave this kid a talk about his potential, and he's listening. His personal trainer knows what he has to work with. He knows he has one of the top 5 of all time in the making.
I hope there is somebody that knows somebody who could get this guy to Jabar to teach him the sky hook so he can add that shot to his repertoire.
A Center with good handles, 3 pt shooting & surely a threat in defense. I've never seen someone like him in the NBA before. If San Antonio wins NBA this season and he stays healthy, he could not only win ROY but MVP as well. I will not be surprise.
I mean, San Antonio is one of the worst teams in this century, with 8-35. Win the chip is not an option this year. 😂
🏀💪 Next season, if the Spurs can pick up 2 shooting guards, they are going to be hard to beat. 🏀✨
Unbeatable in defense, unstoppable in offense, dude is a monster.
bro his face after he hit that shot on lopez he a killer fr 🔥 5:37
I wonder why the refs no longer call players for "Carrying"
Jordan used to do that all the time with his long dunks no cared
He was born for b-ball and we all get to enjoy the games. Him with the 3-pointer is deadly.
No one has been that dominant in the paint since Shaq
Europe Team...Jokic, Doncic , Gianis Antetokumpo.Wembayana,Sabonis....ect
Gobert
a real GOAT
Not sure we've ever seen a player like this. Dude extra-long as hell, with some quickness and coordination...WOW!
He reminds me of a longer Kevin Garnett in the “If I ain’t take 5 steps, it ain’t walking” era.
What's most fascinating about Wemby is his body control for someone who's so tall. He basically has the moves of a 6'6" small forward -- it's not not like he has any special skills the league hasn't seen, he's just tall. Would he be NBA caliber if he were 6'6"? No, but his height gives him unicorn status. Let's say he gets 60% of his points because of his height. His best position is probably shooting guard, if that makes any sense. I'm not sure he'll ever become an Embiid, Jokic, Giannis or LeBron (able to score at will and dominate a game) but he'll be able to drop 30 points now and again, and be a defensive wall. That's pretty amazing.
I mean I get it but he creates most of his own points off his own dribble and it’s not like it’s all dunks it’s mainly floaters mid ranges and threes he has great handle even by all star guard standards and he can see the floor aswell
He'll be better because he is a serious threat offensively and defensively
He is just learning NBA in his first year.
maybe because the level in Europe is catching up quickly. He definitely adapts to this style of gameplay, be he acquired his prior level by playing quality basketball too.
13:02 i love his teammate's reaction 😂 he thinks that's too nasty.
@ 0:46 ...I was actually more impressed with Westbrooks attempted block
I still feel he is overrated!
And you’re sitting on your couch talking shit about a NBA player worth millions
@@ASul1010 Im not no poor b*tch either! I have my opinions, you just glazin a player with nothin really to show for!!!
Greek freek said he's special
He is no one just wants to admit it
In what way!?!
Shoutout to the guy in the crowd at 1:40 or so. You'll see him. He'll never forget that shot.
It’s that he’s two guys taped together. Shocked no one’s sayin it out loud. 🤷♂️
Vertical jump : 5 cm
Spurs found the cheat code for god mode lol
Excellent center. And versatile. Not needed to make assists like Jokic he is very tall for such things. But still strong defence, excellent atack and 3pt shooting ability more than enough to be great.
Announcer 1: *WEMBANYAMA CATCHES MAJOR AIR ON THAT DUNK!!*
Announcre 2: _No, he is standing on the ground flatfooted._
Victor is a special talent. He has speed and unbelievable skills.
Man, that dunk on Shengun! 😮
This is how I play when we lower the goal to 7ft
Perfect fit for my spurs- no show boating/ flexing/ talking smack. Acts like he’s done it b4. Stay healthy young man.
- If this guy doesn’t break Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 points record…
I hope this kid stays healthy and continues to grow 🙏
Bro has the perfect first name, because he's going to be doing that a lot!
Victor is a genius.
Keep those knees and ankles protected like your life depends on it!
Let's hope he can stay healthy. The way he moves out there, oh man, he looks like he's going snap a limb. Does anyone know if it's better for a pro NBA player who is that tall to bulk up or stay slender, or even skinny like he is now? I can see reasons why having more muscle might be good to reduce injuries and reasons why it might be bad for ligaments, tendons, etc. He weighs only 210lbs, which is probably what allows him to be so agile. I'm only 6 foot and I weigh the same or a little more than he does. Even if bulking up would sacrifice some agility, it would be worth it if it enables the longest career possible.
Imagine him with a skyhook.
LOL that’s why Embiid just dropped 70 right on his head 😂
Wow man. It's not just his size, but he has the skills. He really did Laser that "three". Will be fun to watch, for sure.
This just isn't even fair 😂😂😂😂
he moves like HAKEEM OLAJOWON. Big man with good feet will always stand out. He is still young...wait six years and he will probably be all star regularly