The wait to see you back on the pitch Victor Wembanyama it should finally be over. According to what coach Mitch Johnson said, the Frenchman – out since November 14th due to a calf strain – will have a limitation on playing time but he will be regularly on the field for the NBA Cup semifinal against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wemby will thus restart a season in which he is riding at career highs in points (26.2), rebounds (12.2) and assists (4.0) as well as 3.6 blocks (number 1 in the NBA) and in which the Spurs performed great in his absence, winning nine of 12 matches. However, the long absence certainly did not diminish the desire to compete in Wembanyama, on the contrary: in an interview with ESPN he didn’t hold back when asked to name who the best player in the league was. “Jokic is the best offensive player… but I don’t think he’s the best absolutely,” Wembanyama said, weighing his words carefully. “Hard to say. It’s between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo… but when I return to the field, I think it will be me” he said without false modesty. Words that are certainly destined to make noise, but Wembanyama seems ready to demonstrate that he can already be the best player in the world.
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by Sofia Reyes
Sofia Reyes covers basketball and baseball for Archysport, specializing in statistical analysis and player development stories. With a background in sports data science, Sofia translates advanced metrics into compelling narratives that both casual fans and analytics enthusiasts can appreciate. She covers the NBA, WNBA, MLB, and international basketball competitions, with a particular focus on emerging talent and how front offices build winning rosters through data-driven decisions.