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Fact or fiction: Victor Wembanyama is the best draft prospect since LeBron

Fact or fiction: Victor Wembanyama is the best draft prospect since LeBron

03.10.2022, 14:02 sportingnews.com

Fact or fiction: Victor Wembanyama is the best draft prospect since LeBron

To say there's a lot of hype surrounding Victor Wembanyama would be an understatement. Not only is the French center projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, but he's also one of the most hyped prospects the NBA has seen in a very long time. Put it this way: Wembanyama recently measured 7-foot-4 barefoot with an 8-foot wingspan. He uses that length to block everything around the basket, but he's still nimble enough to defend the perimeter. Oh, and he plays like a forward on offense. He has a silky smooth jumper and the handle to create for himself off the dribble.

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