7’4 Victor Wembanyama Towering Over 6’5 Cyril Gane Before UFC Defeat Against Jon Jones Makes Fans Go Wild: “That’s a Real Life Avatar.”

The main event of UFC 285 saw the return of Jon Jones against Cyril Gane battling it out for the heavyweight title. Anticipation for the fight was through the roof for the matchup of the powerhouses. Many consider Jones one of the greatest fighters of all time and it was evident once again. After a three-year layoff, Bones dismantled Gane in the first round by forcing him into submission to win the heavyweight title. UFC fans had a field day as Jones made history as a two-division champion.

However, NBA fans had something to ponder about as well regarding draft prospect Victor Wembanyama. The 7’4″ youngster who is considered a generational talent revealed his allegiance before the heavyweight fight.

Victor Wembanyama showed his support to Cyril Gane

Victor Wembanyama showed his support for fellow Frenchman Cyril Gane before the fight via social media. The towering center shared a picture of him with Gane on his Instagram story with the caption, “@ciryl_gane👊👊👊”. The screenshot of the story was then shared on social media, and the fans were in disbelief. Fans went wild as they saw a 6’5″, 248 lbs Gane towered by Wembanyama. Here are some reactions:

Wembanyama might be a bit disappointed with the way Gane bowed out of the fight. However, most basketball fans were not concerned about that. Most fans were astonished by how small the UFC fighter looked standing near Wembanyama despite being 6’5″. Many wondered whether the 19-year-old still has some growing to do.

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Also, a lot of fans suggested that he would be a beast when he enters the NBA and could change the fortune of any team. It will be interesting to see which team lands the prodigy.

Will Wembanyama dominate the league?

As things stand, Victor Wembanyama is all set to be the #1 pick in the 2023 NBA draft. The 7’4″ star’s ability to handle the ball and make three-pointers effortlessly has been seen as a huge positive. As the game evolves to be positionless, Wembanyama’s mind-boggling length with tight handles and a soft shooting touch is a deadly combination. However, there are some concerns about his game as well.

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The Frenchman is not the strongest center so he might struggle against powerful centers in the league. Recently, he was overpowered in the paint by a strong center during the French national team’s game against the Czech Republic during the FIBA World Cup 2023 Qualifiers. The video of the poster dunk went viral on social media and many wondered whether he has what it takes to go toe-to-toe with some of the strongest players in the league.

Do you think Victor Wembanyama can dominate the NBA without putting on more muscle? Let us know in the comments.