French phenom in pursuit of being one of a kind

From being mistaken for a coach while still 10 years old to becoming the best prospect ever since LeBron James in 2003 is quite the achievement for a 19-year-old Wembanyama. Victor’s journey in the world of sports is something to marvel at.

Because of his height, 10-year-old Wembanyama misled Nanterre club coach Michaël Allard into believing he was an assistant coach when he first saw him. However, Allard quickly realized much more than that when Wembanyama proved to be more talented than expected.

What Victor has become now is pure greatness and saying he plays just fine is an understatement, the lad is proficient with basketball that’s for sure.

He stands out from the rest of the basketball players his age no wonder he got recognition from basketball greats like LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Magic Johnson who heaped praise on the young athlete. LeBron even proceeded to call him ‘an alien.’

This compliment came when LeBron said, “Everybody has been a unicorn over the last few years, but he’s more like an alien. No one has ever seen anyone as tall as he is but as fluid and as graceful as he is out on the floor. ”

Calling Wemby an alien is not a coincidence because Wembanyama has always been different and struggled to do things differently.

Talking to Tania Ganguli of the New York Times, Wembanyama said, “I’ve always felt like I was on a different level. I was living a different life than everyone else in school, for example, even in elementary school. I was just thinking differently than everyone.

I’ve always tried to be original in everything I do, and it’s really something that stays in my soul: Be original. Be one of a kind. It’s like, I can’t explain it. I think I was born with it.”

Victor believes that he is one of a kind and for sure we can conquer that. Standing at 7’4” with an 8-foot wingspan, Wembanyama is more giant-like than he is human. His talent and overall playing style are what have set him apart.

He possesses a quick first step and strong ball-handling skills despite his height, which allow him to quickly get past the defence and make his shot. His shooting is smooth and fluid, extending beyond the three-point line.
He is also a great rim protector and a disruptive force in passing lanes on defense thanks to his length and quickness.

All these in one individual make us wonder how gifted can someone be.

For Victor, it’s just his everyday life and he will be looking to stand out as he goes on to join the NBA come June 22, 2023. Picking Wembanyama would be an added advantage for a team and the lucky team will get to experience first-hand the exceptional skills Victor has to offer. Truly one of a kind.

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