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The Phoenix Suns are ready to take on the San Antonio Spurs in this year?s Halloween Day matchup. That means the NBA world will witness a clash between 7?4 rookie Victor Wembanyama and 2-time NBA Champion Kevin Durant for the first time.

Before kicking off the highly anticipated encounter, the fans got a glimpse of what was about to come as Victor Wembanyama crossed paths with 6?10 Kevin Durant for the first time in his career.

Victor Wembanyama Vs. Kevin Durant for the first time

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Victor Wembanyama is projected to be the next face of the NBA because of his unique skill set and incredibly high ceiling. And tonight, he will face the biggest challenge of his young career. Wemby will take on former MVP Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns for the first time in his career. Before the tip-off, Wembanyama and Durant crossed paths as the 7?4 rookie entered the Phoenix Suns home court while Durant was working on his flexibility.

 

The two superstars did not interact with each other, and Durant left the court as soon as Wemby arrived. While Durant and Wembanyama were in the same frame, the 19-year-old rookie towered over the 6?10 Durant.

There are not many players in the league who make Kevin Durant look short. Tonight?s clash between KD and Wemby has the potential to be a historic matchup. Both superstars will look to get the upper hand and assert their dominance over each other.

Will Victor Wembanyama be the next Kevin Durant?

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Many analysts and fans have compared Victor Wembanyama with Kevin Durant because both players have similar playing styles. KD is one of the best scorers in NBA history, and he utilizes his 6?10 frame and elite shooting ability to dominate his opponents. The Slim Reaper also has the agility of a point guard, which helps him penetrate the defense and get to the hole in multiple ways. Victor Wembanyama does the same things, and he is 6 inches taller than KD.

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Wembanyama is an elite shooter with the skills of a point guard, and he can also dominate the paint using his 7?4 frame. He uses his ?Go Go Gadget? arms to block opponents? shots or dunk on them with ease. The rookie has shown in a short span that he has the potential to become one of the Greatest players in history. And in a few years, we might be putting him in the same ranks with 2-time Champion Kevin Durant.

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But that is something only time will tell. For now, the fans are excited about seeing two generational talents go head to head against each other and put on a spectacle for the crowd. Do you think Victor Wembanyama can defeat Kevin Durant in their first encounter?

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