?He?s Not Tim Duncan? Wizards Legend Encourages 7?4” Spurs Star to Embrace Allen Iverson?s Style Over the 2x MVP

Tim Duncan and Allen Iverson are two NBA legends with completely different playing styles. Tim Duncan was a post player who relied on his solid fundamentals to score and rebound. He is arguably one of the greatest and most efficient center/power forwards of all time. Allen Iverson, on the other hand, was the kind of player who relied more on his dribbling, speed, and overall toughness (the ability to take contact and still finish).

In a recent podcast interview, a Wizards legend gives his unique take on what playing style the 7’4 Spurs Star should embrace.

NBA veteran’s words of encouragement for the ?7’4 Spurs Star

Standing at 7’4”, Victor Wembanyama is one of the NBA?s most promising rookies of all time. His performance in the NBA preseason games and in the first few games of the regular season have been absolutely amazing.

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In a recent podcast episode of ?Gil?s Arena?, the 41-year-old Wizards legend, Gilbert Arenas, encourages Wembanyama to adopt a similar playing style to that of Allen Iverson after one of the co-hosts mentions that Victor Wembanyama should stick to playing on the post like Tim Duncan.

?Gilbert Arenas states, ?We already know it’s going to be a fail if he?s (Wembanyama) never been a post player. Tim Duncan was a post player, that was his bread and butter.? Gilbert Arenas then talks about Victor Wembanyama, ?He?s more guard-like. You know?I would try to play him like A.I.?Zipper cross and see what they do!?

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The Wizards legend encourages Wembanyama to stick to his natural playing style.

Victor Wembanyama?s future potential?

The 19-year-old Victor Wembanyama is a French basketball player, who got drafted as the 1st pick of the 2023 NBA draft. A lot of hype surrounded his entry into the league, similar to what Zion Williamson and LeBron James got when they first entered the league.

Despite many critics questioning his fitness, the 7’4” athlete silenced everyone with his performances in the NBA games. He is a major double threat as he can do both offense and defense.

Many NBA experts including former NBA veterans like Gilbert Arenas expect Victor Wembanyama to ?take over? the NBA, provided he doesn?t get injured like how Ralph Sampson did in the 1980s.

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What are your thoughts on Gilbert Arenas? take on what Victor Wembanyama?s playing style should evolve into? Let us know in the comments below!