Inside Victor Wembanyama’s Plan to Dominate the NBA with the Spurs | Sports Illustrated
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- Опубліковано 20 лют 2023
- In this exclusive behind-the-scenes video, Sports Illustrated gets an intimate look at the life of Victor Wembanyama, the 7' 3" prodigy from France who has captured the imagination of the entire basketball world and will soon arrive in the NBA-with plans to dominate the game like never before. LeBron James called him an "alien", Stephen Curry compared him to a "2K create-a-player", and Kevin Durant says the "league is really in trouble" when Wemby is projected to be drafted No. 1. Welcome to Wembamania!
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KEEP PUTTING THAT WORK IN VICTOR CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU PLAYING WITH MORE GREATS IN THE LEAGUE
you guys said the same thing about Chet H. now where is he?? what other big man over 7ft that was touted as the "next" ...other than Shaq who was a phenom!!?? Ming no, Bradley no, Bol, no lil Bol no, he's still a child... when he gets bumped by another 6-11 man.. then it will all come out
can't wait to watch him in the league 🔥🔥
SAME! 🙌
If he stays heathy I can’t imagine him not going crazy in the nba
France power 🇫🇷
DON’T JINX IT FFS
Only injury can stop this beast
Just hope he doesn't get injured coz it would be really unfair if we couldn't see this man go full potential
Zion 3.0
That is everyone's concern and more than likely first few weeks he will break something. That is just the sad truth of all these hyper tall skinny kids . I hope I am wrong and he is a healthy for a long time.
Bru. He's playing pro now and that injury your wishing is not possible.
@@4kdefinition70 you a straight up playa hata ..goofy
@@4kdefinition70 He is playing pro and they are gonna make him stronger. Yeah injuries happen but just because you are tall doesn't mean you are gonna break all your legs and be a bust.
Very hype to see how Victor Wembanyama plays out in the NBA. France has been building up a lot of NBA talent over the years and this feels like culmination of generations of hard work in Paris. I hope his career is successful!
Except Tony Parker, whose father is American, France has not produce a single star ever
@@fredator76 😭😂😂 don’t do him like that..
@@fredator76 I disagree. They have produced NBA Champions, All Stars, DPOYs, High quality role players and more. France has continued to grow and build. Wembanyama takes it to the next level.
@@johnzabala 3 all stars. Gobert, Noah and Parker. 2 dpoty Gobert and Noah... 6 Nba champions: Axel Toupane, Ian Mahinmi, Rodrigue Beaubois, Ronny Turiaf, Boris Diaw and Tony Parker. Honestly I'm French and I've never heard of any of those 6 except Diaw and Parker... Lol what production of what talent? Less than 10 players in history... Who else can you name without googling? Lol
@@fredator76 There's more like Frank Ntilikina and Evan Fournier lol But you're also proving the point that there's been development and success of players in France. These are all players from within the last 20 years or so who have gone on to have great careers in the NBA. I think France continues to develop their talent and becomes a bigger force globally.
PRAY FOR THIS MANS MCL’S.
and ACL and PCL too
The fact that they gotta injury commercial in the middle is 😂😂
Don't forget the Achilles and metatarsals
Watch how many times players are gonna land on his ankles
Chet Holmgten, Ralph Sampson, Sam Bowie.....The list goes on and on. I don't think his body type is going to be able to take the NBA grind without severe minutes restrictions.
I feel like the Spurs have the most experience and potential to get the best out of Wembanyama, especially since they still have Coach Pop, but I'm just excited to see Victor play in the NBA at all.
Explain
@@rogernguy spurs have the best history with developing big men
@@rogernguy They’ve coached an unreal amount of international players, including Boris Diaw and Tony Parker from France. They’ve had two of the most dominate defensive big men in league history with Tim Duncan and David Robinson, and all four of those players were coached by Pop. The still have the same coach and GM that lead the team to 5 Championships, the NBA record for most wins by a coach, and 20 years straight of making the playoffs.
coah pop gonna retire soon
@@mhdab2416 True 😅 It looks like Brett Brown is the most likely replacement for Pop considering he’s been with the Spurs as an assistant since 1998-2013, and then the head coach of the 76ers for about 7 years, and now he’s back as a spurs assistant coach 👀
Kid is so well spoken already.
A surefire superstar barring any major injuries.
So excited to see him play. Hope he stays healthy and lives up to the hype. 🤩
The hype is at the top for this man.
HE is a POORS man KP...KP was a lot better then him, but this guy sells...
KP before the injury was a better shooter and defender.
@@onlyfacts3178 Better shooter may be true, but better defender, I don't think so. Porzingis was never this quick, agile, nor could move so quickly laterally, so Wembanyama is more switchable than Porzingis was. Therefore, I regard Wembanyama to be the better defender in comparison to Kristaps Porzingis.
Everybody thinks this kid the promised NBA messiah. I give him 5-6 years in the league, maximum, before he has to retire for having a bad foot or some other weird injury that giants get.
@@sharkshock9080 Don't hate bro
@@sharkshock9080 NBA wants to seel new stars...this is how it works.
They will sell a lot and even give him the ROY and a lot of FAKE FT.
Then if he flops they can sell it more saying that he is a BUST.
IF he gets injured like YAO or ODEN they can sell even more saying WHAT IF....
You can tell he was meant to be a Spur. Just has that Spursian personality.
when a young lebron talked about not having pressure and you hear wembie also saying the same thing about it. its insane how their mind works.
He’s will never be as good as LeBron
@@4ktkaram395 lol did i say he was good as lebron? man work on your comprehension
@@4ktkaram395 maybe he will surpass bron....
@@zeushualde4570 he won’t even be as good as Demar Derozan
Man I wish all the best to this young man, can't wait to see him play
He will be a Spur
I agree if he goes to Spurs he gonna be in great hands!! 🙏🏾
He is now
Great presentation of this athlete to the American fans!
This guy's looking like he'll be the modern day kareem if he stays healthy. He's giant, agile, skilled, and a quiet guy who reads, he's looking to be in that Kareem/Tim Duncan class. But obviously some KD similarities as well
Please God, come on to Spurs ⚫⚪
He going don't worry
@@deeessex11 Amen 🙏
I hope your happy now 😂
Sad to see the end of Sports Illustrated, this was such a great video/piece!
His shooting form is so pure and beautiful to see, I can't wait to see him in the NBA!!!
Wish the best for Wemby. He can help to grow the NBA in France and seems to have a great head on his very wide shoulders.
I truly hope he becomes a real star immediately. And not get injured and has to sit out the first year like so many have.
he'll get injured I can assure it
@@konival9753you're not God
Seems like a very well rounded guy..wish him much success 🙌
That voice!!...
Dude seems like a lean and lanky , mild mannered, geek, but when u see him on the court, it's very apparent WHY he's THE generational talent prophesized by other legends of the league. But that voice!!... This is my first time hearing him speak and that voice is deeper than all my ancestors combined
He has the genetics, the talent, the work ethic, the support, the intelligence AND the humility. He's already playing pro in the next best league next to the NBA and NBA legends are already saying that he could be the best super tall player in the history of the league... despite that people *still* say that he would somehow struggle in the NBA. I'm dead lol show me the stats where the average NBA player is significantly bigger than the average G league player before saying he'll struggle against bigger frames in the NBA cause it ain't true
I just wanna see him play on a team where he can smile 💯🤙🏽
With the first pick in the 2023 draft, the San Antonio Spurs select Victor Wembanyama.
Then you wakeup
***Charlotte Hornets
VictorWheresYomama
THE NETS NEED I REPEAT NEED TO SOMEHOW TRADE UP TO GET THE #1 PICK FROM MOST LIKELY THE HOUSTON ROCKETS AND BUILD AROUND THIS KID,CAM THOMAS AND M.BRIDGES!!
I am hoping for this outcome but we shall see what happens
Stay humble and not proidful greedy but humble grateful thankful.jardvworking more power to you Victor may The force be with you and God bless you.
Those initial matchups between Wemby and the elite bigs like Embiid Giannis and Joker are gonna be so hype legit feel like the Wemby-Giannis games in particular are gonna go crazy
Please stay healthy Vic
I saw MJ’s rise, I’m seeing LJ’s … I can’t wait to witness VW’s! 🤩👍✨
Never put LeChoke in the same breath as the GOAT MJ
Future San Antonio Spur🤫
I like your thinking
Very mature, poised and calm for his age
If he maxes out his potential we could be talking about a basketball history before & after Wembanyama 's greatness
Chill 😂
total bs, this guy will be an above average nba player just like Gobert, and primarily because he got size advantage. he will most likely be injury prone too with these stick arms and legs.
@@MrSheduurwe’ll see
I wish him The Best I hope this young man stays healthy good health this young man has all the potential to be great
Fabulous video!
First year all star 💫
Looking forward to watching Wembanyama becoming a big star in the NBA. Wish you the best Mr Wembanyama with the Kongolese blood in your veins. @5:00 min, Felix Wembenyama is originally from Congo, and probably from same region as P. E. Lumumba and Papa Wemba. ref "WEMBA" nyama. Wish him success
I can't wait until summer league. we'll know what he about I'm rooting for him seem like a good kid who was blessed with crazy skill and height
summer league gets better every year imo
I don't think he's gonna play in summer league he will be in team France for the world cup in September.
My Spurs are getting him!!!!!!!! Let's GO!!!!!
Not a chance
Pop will teach him how to cry about Trump every other day and deflect speaking about China
@@rogernguy 😂😂
Really hope this kid has a healthy career
I wish this young man nothing but success!!
hes about to live a marvelous life - i just hope he goes to the right team- which can make him the star and player he could be.
i think first year - 24 pts, 8 rebounds, 4 assists 3 blocks a game.
but as he gets stronger- he has the potential to be a 40 , 20 , 8, 5- and be Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem levels of dominance-
4:12 my heart skipped a beat there thinking he’d hit his head on the door entrance. My god he’s that tall.
I can see either the Spurs or Hornets getting #1 pick and taking Wemby
Spurs!!!!!
Awesome image
Yeah he’s incredible
What an excellent video! I really enjoyed that inside look at what`s going on with him. Very well done. He`s gonna be even bigger than Patrick Mahomes.
He's already is plus he's 7"5
If the Pistons somehow get this guy I'll probably cry tears of joy lol.
A core of Wemby, Cade, Ivey, Duren and Stewart would be crazy.
@@Shzzaam yeah that would be indeed crazy.
Lol, Bol Bol is underrated. This kid is just the same as Bol Bol basketball talent wise.
Exactly. I think when he gets to the NBA and starts dominating then it'll shine the spotlight on bol bol
This kid gonna be special
Hopefully he goes to the best possible NBA team for him (wherever that may be). Generational talent such as Victor Wembanyama does not come around very often and simply put, there aren't many 7-footers who move the way he does nor possess his overall rare skillset.
Agreed I just hope he doesn’t go to the Rockets
@@rickysanchez7810The Rockets desperately need Scoot Henderson and to fire their coach and then they'll be set. I'm a Piston fan and I desperately want him to pair with Cade,Ivey and Duren but honestly the Hornets/Spurs have the worst young cores in the league and need him the most
@@Shzzaam trust the spurs the most with his development
THE RENAISSANCE… could be his nba nickname
Renaissance in French means "rebirth", and this is fitting for Victor Wembanyama's unique and revolutionary style of play, considering he is a gargantuan 7-footer, as he has apparently grown to currently 7'5" now.
Title of the video updated after the lottery results.
Someone needs to link this kid up with Kareem while he’s still alive. Almost the same physical attributes and Kareem had an almost 20 year career, super hard for people of their size. Lots of yoga and diverse calisthenics.
I'm surprised I haven't heard this comparison more but this kid is essentially this generations Kareem.
can't imagine the pressure
France has a chance to have the two most polarizing athletes in the world
what a guy. he's going to be special.
they painted the whole court but couldn’t replace the nets😢😢
Hope he hits the ground running and stays consistent in the NBA
We gone see. Wish him the best
Those are great things to know (including his love of the cultural Arts) about this French All-star, phenom from France, Victor Wembayama and what he can bring to the NBA and (high probability) of being drafted the #1 overall by the San Antonio Spurs.
The organization that he goes to will be very important for this young man’s career. The pressure that is put on these players when they come into the league weighs a lot and could stunt his development. Like Porzingus. Talented player that was hyped by the media, but ends up with the Knicks Organization that didn’t invest in his development. He still has a nice career in the league, but hasn’t meet expectations.
The spurs actually got the no 1 pick
Considering how much easier it is to score in this current NBA Victor should do very well in his career.
It’s easier because these players are better at it than they’ve ever been before
@@ATDUB-ty9nc have you seen how they play defense in the NBA you breathe on a player today and it’s a foul
@@davon6704 players get hacked all the time and it doesn’t get called. If dudes are getting fouled it shows how unguardable these guys are
@Davon watch a game in the 80s and tell me when u see someone really contest a shot off a screen
@@ATDUB-ty9nc the refs in the nba have favorites it’s very obvious
Rookie of the year and MVP prediction.
just prayin he stays healthy ya never know with sports
His curiosity reminds me of Kobe. He looks pretty smart and wants to grow even more mature and intelligent. That's a trait.
By far freshest seven footer we've seen
VICTORY "WIN"BANYAMA 🇲🇫
Amazing
The changing of the guard in the NBA has come not just with this phenom but a few others.
Bol bol is one of a kind he has been working threw all the NBA players
Hope they do a piece on Henderson
Time will tell. We will see how good he will be in NBA...
If Victor goes to Houston it’ll fk up his career
Houston literally is "my turn your turn basketball" they have no system it looks like AAU but except on a pro level. Victor will be able to drop numbers down there but they wont win anything for a long time.
@@thund3r682 I still think Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Green fit well together with all things considered. If a different system is implemented in Houston, I can see them winning and Victor Wembanyama being a major contributor long-term for the Rockets if the Rockets win this upcoming draft lottery.
Explain
@@thund3r682 That’s what Stephen Silas offense is and I doubt he’ll be back next season.
@05:50 It's been the case for more than 30 years in France and results have been decent for a long time. For eg, the French team won the silver medal in the 2000 olympics.
They edited the title dummies smh
HE IS SUCH A SPURS!!!!
Wait how they know he was going to the spurs?
they changed the title
San Antonio would be a perfect fit.
He's 7'5 now he's growing
He's definitely going to the spurs.
Its gonna be Wemby vs. Chet battling for the ROY next season.
Let’s go Spurs!!!!!❤
SI please update video description to say that this has a title revision to match the team after the lottery.
4:52 This man said he looks up to Mbappe 😂... more like look down😂😂
Goat
Well grounded kid. Players his size struggle mightily to stay healthy versus NBA players over the course of 82+ game seasons.Nonetheless, all the best to him going forward...🏀
hope he does well and stay injury free
So y’all just changed the name to include the spurs right
Only injury can hurt him
The world is yours as long as you stay healthy. Good luck!
Future Goat
Ladies and gentlemen, we may have just have another Wilt Chamberlain getting ready to arrive on the scene in 2023-24! Wilt had exemplary polished skills like this young man at 18! I can't wait to see him play next season.
The difference is that Wemby is clearly a better shooter, whereas Wilt was more gifted athletically.
I think the best comparison really is KD, but with even more impressive physical gifts. Or maybe Kareem, if they'd let him shoot from more than 15ft out.
Jabbar x Durant = Wemby
@@Spidermandu13 can't wait. Hopefully he's better than Durant. I'm not a Durant fan, but Kareem was special. I'm almost 54, so I had the luxury of witnessing all of Kareem's career, and unfortunately none of Wilt's career. But, pound for pound, Wilt Chamberlain is the most talented and gifted basketball player to ever play the Center position.
It will be interesting to see him and Bol-bol play one-on-one in the NBA.
Montreal should get a team for him to play on/own.
I hope you stay healthy young man.
Yoooooo I want a lemon juice and sugar crepe so bad after seeing that street vendor !
MEGA STAR
Can’t wait to see Victor in
H-Town