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HENDERSON, NEVADA – OCTOBER 06: Victor Wembanyama #1 of Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 takes a shot during warm-up before an exhibition game against G League Ignite at The Dollar Loan Center on October 06, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
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HENDERSON, NEVADA – OCTOBER 06: Victor Wembanyama #1 of Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 takes a shot during warm-up before an exhibition game against G League Ignite at The Dollar Loan Center on October 06, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
The Orlando Magic are 2-8 in the season so far and recently succumbed to a disappointing loss to the Sacramento Kings. However, the Magic are making headlines for the performances of their new star, Paolo Banchero. The young rookie has been in fine form this season, making him an early contender for the Rookie of the Year award. However, the Magic have another young star at their helm, who has taken the NBA by storm this season: Bol Bol. He scored a career-high 23 points against the Kings, in a performance that reminded NBA fans of Victor Wembanyama.
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Victor Wembanyama has been a popular name among NBA circles, despite him not even playing in the league. However, many have predicted that he may end up as the number one draft pick in the 2023 NBA draft. Fans are already watching him play, thanks to the NBA app. He plays for Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 and has already made a name for himself, with fans and players alike already excited to see the French sensation join the NBA soon.
While there’s still time to be able to see Wembanyama play in the NBA, fans are content with watching Magic star Bol Bol for now. The 22-year-old forward’s skills moves have gone viral on social media, sparking reactions from NBA fans.
NBA fans compare Bol Bol to Victor Wembanyama
Orlando Magic forward Bol Bol perhaps isn’t the best player for the team. But he knows his job and has been doing it quite well this season. It’s fair to say that the Magic have a good bunch of youngsters with them to build for the future. Bol Bol’s recent performance against the Sacramento Kings led to the fans comparing him with Victor Wembanyama.
He’s like Victor Wembanyama BETA Testing
— Victor (@metal_splinter) November 5, 2022
Wembenyama who
— Ugo L (@UgoLeo4) November 5, 2022
Bol Bol vs Victor next year pic.twitter.com/Xj9oadWFzz
— Rust 𖣘 🎃 (@wustdontmiss) November 5, 2022
Is Bol Bol the original Victor Wembanyama? #NBATopShotThis
— Sean Freidlin (@PackripEwing) November 5, 2022
BOL BOL can do some of the same things Victor Wembanyama can do. Like I said before. https://t.co/VnLfMtr2uu
— Raveon Hoston (@SuperStarRayy) November 5, 2022
Victor Wembanyama = Bol Bol
— 🏁 DJ HW 🏁 (@HWxTRK) November 5, 2022
Bro saw Vic and said he better😂🔥 https://t.co/Qj6dN3SBdk
— LeAnthony Dames (A Bennedict Mathurin fan) (@theboiscout) November 5, 2022
I know that Victor kid is making noise outside the NBA…but imagine seeing Bol Bol vs that Victor next season?
The physics for these guys just doesn’t make sense but they are sure fun to watch! https://t.co/AN76kHRXtb
— Fantasy Benchwarmers (@fbw_podcast) November 6, 2022
The Magic acquired Bol Bol from the Boston Celtics earlier this season in exchange for a 2023 protected second-round pick. He had a tough few weeks before joining the Magic. The Nuggets traded him to the Pistons in January 2022. However, Bol Bol failed his physical tests, and the trade was voided. He was then traded to the Boston Celtics in a three-team trade. However, despite not playing a game for the Celtics, he was then traded to the Magic.
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Bol Bol career high:
23 PTS
10-11 FG
2-3 3P
1-1 FTDidn’t miss a shot until OT. pic.twitter.com/Qr0k9VOP2k
— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 5, 2022
For now, it seems to have worked out well for both the Magic and Bol Bol. But despite the constant efforts from Banchero and Bol Bol, the Magic are 2-8 and sit last in the Eastern Conference.
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What do you think of the Bol Bol-Victor Wembanyama comparisons? Let us know in the comment section below.
