Days After 7?4″ Starlet Broke the Internet, Bold LeBron James Claim From Ex-Teammate Spreads Like Wildfire Among Fans

NBA fans, analysts, and former players have long tried to identify a potential future number-one overall draft pick. Every year has its own set of nominees. Out of those, some go on to represent their franchise, while some go on to represent the entire league. One of the names that have unquestionably come to symbolize basketball throughout the globe is LeBron James.

As the era of Michael Jordan came to an end. The entire world was looking for a talent to carry on the baton. LeBron James entered the NBA as the first draft pick for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003. It has been almost two decades since ‘King James’ ruled the sport and there seems to be no stopping him anytime soon. However, it is certain that the Los Angeles Lakers legend will retire in the coming years.

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Then once again the hunt for another young icon to become the next face of the league will begin. And it looks like the answer has already been found. French sensation Victor Wembanyama continues to make headlines in the media and has become one of the hottest topics for fans to discuss. Many believe that the 7’4″ giant will most likely be the overall number-one pick in the 2023 NBA draft.

A comment made by LeBron James’ ex-teammate sparked a debate on Twitter

NBA Central tweeted a statement by Richard Jefferson, an ESPN analyst, and former basketball player who played alongside James with the Cavs. The tweet said, “Richard Jefferson says LeBron James would go No. 2 in a draft with Victor Wembanyama.”

Some NBA fans don’t seem to agree with the 2016 NBA champion’s statement and they went on to present their views on social media.

Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:

https://twitter.com/bambideer69/status/1578477270779383808?s=20&t=AeKf5x4R8HKtidaCX8rd4w

Victor Wembanyama’s towering height and skills can arguably bend the outcomes of a game in his team’s favor. Even the greats are talking about him, with LeBron James calling the 18-year-old an “alien” after recently seeing him play. With his promising talent and recent performances, he is already being compared to the greats before even making his NBA debut. Incidentally, a similar situation occurred when a kid from Akron, Ohio was drafted straight out of high school in 2003.

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What are your thoughts on Victor Wembanyama? Will he be the first pick in the 2023 NBA draft?

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