Did Victor Wembanyama Idolize LeBron James While Growing Up?

LeBron James is one of the greatest ever to step foot on the basketball court. He is the all-time leading scorer and four-time MVP. Often compared with the legendary Micheal Jordon, his stellar performance recently ensured a semi-final berth for his team in the current In-Season tournament. His fans are eagerly waiting for him to play against Victor Wembanyama as the Los Angeles Lakers will face the San Antonio Spurs on December 14—the two share deep mutual respect and admiration.

LeBron has been the nightmare for the defenders while Victor is a pleasure to the senses of the fans. Correctly dubbed as one of the finest prospects in recent years, Victor has hands magnetic to the ball and a mind razor-sharp in playmaking.

Victor Wembanyama’s idolizing LeBron

With incredible statistics, Victor averages 15.7 points with 7.3 rebounds. 7 ft. 4 with a wingspan of 8 feet, Wembanyama has magnetic hands for the ball and a razor-sharp mind for playmaking. Victor shared in an interview that it would be really special playing with the guys he had been watching his whole life. And took the name of LeBron as a special case.

Victor said, “I know it’s gonna feel really special when I play against the top guys that I’ve been watching my whole life, especially LeBron. When I play against LeBron, it’s gonna feel so weird. The French guys, it’s gonna be special playing against them, too.” While LeBron is an idol for Wembanyama, King James too has not fallen short of praise for the young sensation.

The mutual respect between two stars

Analyzing the aptitude of the young Victor Wembanyama, LeBron James has been all praise for the star. Bron did not dub him a “unicorn” but was rather comfortable in calling him an alien. He maintained that there has not been a player so tall but as fluid and graceful as Wembanyama.

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Victor took the word and praise with gratitude. He appreciated the word “alien” used for him by LeBron. He expressed satisfaction because he felt that the word signifies something from the other world and also because it signifies uniqueness and originality. As the two stars shall meet on December 14, it will be more like the past and the present of the NBA meeting the future of the NBA.

Do you think Victory Wembanyama is the legendary material? Do you think he can rub shoulders with legends in the history of the NBA? Let us know in the comments.

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