The Birth of Victor Wembanyama: A Supernova in Basketball

The universe witnesses the birth of a supernova. One of the greatest basketball has ever seen. Because the very high expectations with which Victor Wembanyama reached the NBA, they still fell short. In his fifth game in the best League in the world, 38 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one recovery. All this with a wide repertoire, 57.7% in field goals, to beat the Suns of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker (121-132) and scoring 10 of his team’s 12 points after the Phoenix team tied at 116 after going 27 down. “Someone has to do it. Tomorrow it could be another partner,” he said with absolute normality.

A being like the French giant, measuring 2.24 meters and 2.44 in wingspan, only existed until now in the mind of some scientist or some science-fiction writer.. It could well be a genetic experiment or a player created for a video game, although he would surely be given more muscle. However, it is real, even if it seems an Avatar character. It would only need to be blue. Wembanyama is the fruit of the love of a former basketball player and a long jumper. We will have to study them both.

Human beings have not seen anyone on a field who looks like this 19-year-old boy.. It says Kevin Durantwhich has already suffered him twice: “I don’t see anyone like him in the NBA. I know that we are both tall and skinny, I know that he has seen me play a lot when he was younger, but he also saw many other players that he was inspired by. It’s unique. “It will create its own story, you can try to compare, but it will be different from any other.”. On comrade Devin Booker does not contradict him: “We’re trying to see what it is because we’ve never seen anything like it before.”.

Indescifrable and indefendible

In only five games, but especially in this last one against the Suns, Wembanyama has confirmed himself as an indecipherable and, therefore, indefensible player. Just look at his best actions to see that his resources are unlimited. Currently it is the tallest player in the NBA but he can be the first to arrive on a fast break, shoot triples on the run and dribble as low as a point guard, score on the turn, hit three meters from the rim as if his arm were extendable… Take advantage of any matchup: It takes the little ones to the zone, it surpasses the big ones with speed. Just look at the image that accompanies this text to ask yourself: How is that defended?

Wembanyama is unique. He is going to create his own story, you can try to compare, but he is going to be different from anyone else.

Kevin Durant, Suns player

As if that were not enough, statistics say that the shooting percentage of the players he defends is considerably lowering. Normal. His arms surround the defender until he makes him believe that he is in a cell. The blocks can be measured, but the many shots that require modification are not. And there are many. Its mobility is amazing for its size. With his foot speedcan endure almost any matchup with much smaller players.

In San Antonio they rub their hands with the prodigy, called to change the course of the franchise as Tim Duncan did in his day. From being one of the worst teams in the NBA, to the top, although this year it seems too soon. Without injuries, Wembanyama is destined to mark an era in the best League in the world. Because his incomparable physique is accompanied by a good head, which is just as important. It’s what was missing a player from the future. Basketball of the 22nd century, but in 2023.

2023-11-03 10:32:41
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