It was a short scene after a preseason game that beautifully illustrates the hype surrounding Victor Wembanyama. After the 19-year-old San Antonio Spurs rookie gave the Golden State Warriors a taste of his extraordinary skills, Chris Paul waited excitedly in the catacombs. The development player, who is entering his 19th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA) at the age of 38, really wanted to swap his jersey with Wembanyama. To capture the moment, the two professionals posed for a photo. Paul tiptoed on his toes, but still looked like a youth player next to the young star.
Who is this young basketball player from France who turns even seasoned NBA players into fanboys? Experts expect that Wembanyama, known as “Wemby” for short, will change the fundamentals of the game. Just as only Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan or Stephen Curry have done before him.
