<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>scouts and analysts can’t stop raving about <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Victor-Wembanyama-profile-Age-height-weight-team-and-nationality-20230421-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victor Wembanyama</a>. The French big man out of Metropolitans is highly expected to be the No. 1 pick by the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">San Antonio Spurs,</a> and some believe he’ll be a generational talent.



Wembanyama isn’t like the average big man. He can be an interior presence because of his length and shot-blocking, but he’s not a heavy-footed, low-post kind of guy.



However, even though he wasn’t high on him at first because of his rather lanky physique, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/shaq-isnt-sold-on-victor-wembanyama-20230518-BUS-1942.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shaquille O’Neal</a> now seems to think that Wembanyama could still dominate as a modern-day big.



<h2>Shaquille O’Neal Takes A Shot At Joel Embiid, Says Victor Wembanyama Will Do Fine</h2>



“If this was our era and [people were] banging, he’d be, he’d be, you know, chicken noodle soup,” Shaq said on The Ric Eisen Show. “Like, I’m watching how these guys play now, you know, especially like, you know, Joel Embiid. He’s 6-11, he’s not posting up. He’s shooting jumpers, and then you’ve got the nerve to say, you got the nerve to say, ‘Me and James [Harden] can’t do it by ourselves’?”



“Yeah, cause get your big a** down in the paint. If you get your big a** down in the paint, you can do it by yourself,” Shaq continued. “But that’s not how people play anymore, so this kid will be fine, and I wish him well.”



“He’s a pick-and-pop guy. He can shoot pretty good. He’s like a seven-foot-four Kevin Durant, so I think he can acclimate very, very quickly,” Shaq explained. “And he’s with the master. Like, having a kid like that go to ‘The System?’ That’s what I call the Spurs, ‘The System.’ Having a kid like that go to ‘The System,’ I think people better watch out.”



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Wembanyama is a unique talent, and some believe he’s got GOAT potential, and watching Shaq praising him pretty much tells us everything we need to know about him.

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NBA legend changes his mind on Victor Wembanyama

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Draym<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/draymond-green" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ond Green</a> is a basketball savant. He’s one of the most intelligent and articulate players in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>history, and his defensive IQ and playmaking were key to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> success.



However, as great as he is, he’s become a bit of the butt of the joke online for his never-ending praise of LeBron James. He’s been called a double agent, and fans online mock him for going out of his way to defend his friend and rival.



That was the case again. Green didn’t care for those who claimed that<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/better-than-lebron-former-nba-champion-says-victor-wembanyama-is-the-greatest-prospect-ever-20221124-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Victor Wembanyama was a better prospect than James</a>, lauding the French stud but reminding everybody just how great James was back in the day.



<h2>Draymond Green Defends LeBron James In Comparisons With Victor Wembanyama</h2>



“There has been a lot of talk on ‘Is Wemby the best prospect since LeBron?’ I saw some people say he’s the best prospect ever. Of course everyone’s gonna say that now, but let’s not forget how big of a prospect LeBron James was,” Green said.



“LeBron James was a phenom from 15 years old. LeBron James was the number one pick as a 15-year-old. So although we like to move on fast to the next thing, I’m not just going off the rail and saying he’s a better prospect than LeBron. However, he is probably – definitely the best prospect since LeBron, and probably the second-best prospect ever,“ he added.



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Moreover, Green claimed that there’s just a handful of players that NBA scouts wouldn’t trade for Wembanyama right now, obviously including his beloved friend LeBron and Stephen Curry.



“I’m not sure how many [players wouldn’t be dealt for Wembanyama] but there’s definitely a few,” Green said on his podcast. “LeBron wouldn’t be. Steph [Curry] wouldn’t be. I don’t think Luka [Doncic] would be, Joker (Nikola Jokic) wouldn’t be. I think there’s a few more names out there.”



Green has a valid point right there, and one should never jump the gun on these prospects. Then again, the fact that he’s once again gone out of his way to defend LeBron is borderline hilarious.

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Draymond Green addresses the Victor Wembanyama-LeBron James comparisons

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">San Antonio Spurs</a> caught a massive break. Winning the 2023 NBA Draft lottery put them in a prime position to get <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Victor-Wembanyama-profile-Age-height-weight-team-and-nationality-20230421-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victor Wembanyama</a>, arguably the greatest <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> prospect of all time.



Scouts and executives have been keeping tabs on Wembanyama for years now, and he’s got the potential to become one of the best players in the history of this game.



However, as impressive as he is, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t think he would be able to play back in the day, stating that opposing big men would dominate him.



<h2>Shaq Says Victor Wembanyama Wouldn’t Be Able To Play In His Era</h2>



“I think people better watch out, but if this was our era, bang him, he’d be chicken noodle soup, which I kind of like,” the legendary big man said on The Rich Eisen Show.



<h2>He’s Not Sold On Wembanyama</h2>



Notably, this isn’t the first time that Shaq has shown his concerns about the lanky Frenchman. Just a couple of weeks ago, he questioned him for not having post-moves and being rather skinny.



“I’m a bit skeptical because of the good and bad thing about highlights,” Shaq said. “When you put your highlights on, you always show the good parts. I want to see this kid play a full game. He’s not very big — he’s tall, but he’s building up a lot of muscles, not that strong. He can shoot, he can dribble, he can do all that.”



“But I’m only seeing highlights of him dunk the ball and shoot jumpers. I haven’t really seen a lot of post moves,” continued Shaq. “We haven’t seen a lot of that stuff. So again, now you could be a star in France. When you come over here, you definitely got to start all over. A lot of guys have a lot of hype and came over here, some played out, and some didn’t. So I’m going to be more on the skeptical side like Charles.”



The concerns are more than valid and fair. However, Shaq has not exactly been known for embracing the modern-day big man, so one should take his comments with a grain of salt.


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Wembanyama is a generational talent who may or may not pan out the way people expect him to end up. And he does need to bulk up to withstand the physical burden of the league. But judging by the tape, there’s absolutely no reason not to be sold on him.

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Shaq isn't sold on Victor Wembanyama - Bolavip US

Shaq isn't sold on Victor Wembanyama

The basketball Gods gave back and rewarded arguably the greatest coach in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history. Gregg Popovich and the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> San Antonio Spurs</a> will have the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and they’re 99.9% using it to get <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Victor-Wembanyama-profile-Age-height-weight-team-and-nationality-20230421-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Victor Wembanyama.</a>



ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski recently called Wembanyama ‘the greatest prospect in team sports history,’ citing that scouts are more hyped and excited about having him in the league than even LeBron James.



Likewise, the French prospect is also thrilled by having the chance to play for such a winning organization. He claims the Spurs have a special relationship with his country, and is already ready to follow <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-15-Greatest-NBA-Players-of-All-Time-20200329-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tim Duncan’s</a> steps.



<h2>Victor Wembanyama Is Ready To Win A Ring Now</h2>



“My heart’s beating. I got everyone I love around me,” Wembanyama told ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “It’s really a special moment I’m gonna remember for the rest of my life. I’m gonna make everything to win as many games as possible. I’m trying to win a ring ASAP, so be ready.”



“There’s a special relation between France and the Spurs because of Tony (Parker) ,of course, and also Boris (Diaw),” Wembanyama said. “I know half of the country, maybe if not the whole country wanted the Spurs to have the first pick, so I was looking at everyone and everyone was happy, so I was too.”



From a basketball perspective, it was hard to think of a better fit for Wembanyama. He’ll get to work under Tim Duncan’s mentorship and develop his game under one of the greatest masterminds in basketball history.


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Wembanyama has the potential to be the most unique player of all time. It’s been quite a while since the Spurs were good, so it was only right that they’d get yet another potential superstar big man with the first-overall pick.

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NBA Draft: Victor Wembanyama's message to the San Antonio Spurs

There are players that can completely change the destiny of a franchise. That’s why the NBA Draft is huge for the future of the whole league. The expectations this year have <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Victor-Wembanyama-profile-Age-height-weight-team-and-nationality-20230421-0031.html">Victor Wembanyama</a> at the center.



To have a real comparison of the impact he could have a lot of experts bring up <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/LeBron-James-profile-Age-height-weight-wife-rings-and-net-worth-20230413-0007.html">LeBron James</a>. As players they aren’t anything alike, but the hype behind the King in 2003 could definitely be an interesting parallelism.


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Wembanyama’s potential even surpasses the one <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Former-NBA-champion-rips-Zion-Williamson-for-not-even-trying-20230414-0007.html">Zion Williamson</a> had coming out of college. Every season the first overall pick is meaningful, although with the French being available there was one clear winner in the NBA Draft Lottery.



<h2>Who has the 1st pick in the 2023 NBA Draft?</h2>



The biggest winner of the NBA Draft Lottery are the San Antonio Spurs since they have the first overall pick. They had a 14% chance of getting after finishing the season last in the Western Conference with a 22-60 record. Therefore, they seem like the obvious landing spot for Wembanyama once the 2023 NBA Draft takes place on June 22.



<h2>NBA Draft Lottery 2023: Full results</h2>



1- San Antonio Spurs 2- Charlotte Hornets 3- Portland Trail Blazers 4- Houston Rockets 5- Detroit Pistons 6- Orlando Magic 7- Indiana Pacers 8- Washington Wizards 9- Utah Jazz 10- Dallas Mavericks 11- Orlando Magic (via Chicago Bulls) 12- Oklahoma City Thunder 13- Toronto Raptors 14 New Orleans Pelicans

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NBA Draft Lottery: Who has the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft?

The most important thing in the NBA is to win the title. But there are four teams still in that race since the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/los-angeles-lakers-t101482">Los Angeles Lakers</a>, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/denver-nuggets-t100211">Denver Nuggets</a>, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boston-celtics-t101837">Boston Celtics</a>, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-heat">Miami Heat</a> are the only teams standing.



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That means the other 26 franchises should look ahead to the NBA Draft. The first step towards this important event is of course the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/how-does-the-nba-draft-lottery-work-20210622-0002.html">NBA Draft Lottery</a>. It’s always a key date for every fan base because it could mean a lot for their future.


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In 2023 it may be even more impactful than when <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Kendrick-Perkins-shares-wild-take-about-Zion-Williamson-20230414-0019.html">Zion Williamson</a> declared for the draft for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Victor-Wembanyama-profile-Age-height-weight-team-and-nationality-20230421-0031.html">Victor Wembanyama</a>’s presence. The French is a lock to be the first overall pick, so the lottery can almost automatically determine where he is going to land.



<h2>When is the NBA Draft Lottery in 2023?</h2>



The NBA Draft Lottery 2023 will take place this Tuesday, May 16. It will be happening at the McCormick Place Convention Center, in Chicago.



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The NBA Draft Lottery 2023 will be available to watch or live stream on <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191276?irad=356361&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored nofollow">Fubo (free trial)</a> in the US. ESPN is the other option.

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NBA Draft 2023: What time is the NBA Draft Lottery?

As the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Rumors-Teams-with-the-highest-odds-to-draft-Victor-Wembanyama-20230126-0013.html" target="_blank">odds</a> predicted, Victor Wembanyama will be in the 2023 Draft of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank">NBA</a>. In a very long awaited moment, the player confirmed his decision during an interview with Malika Andrews. "It's been a year with so many great news for me. I want to thank everyone who's been a part of that journey. All my coaches and my family". 
Then, Wembanyama put on alert&nbsp;every team who see him as the cornerstone to transform a franchise. "I'm really excited to announce that I'tm going to declare for the 2023 NBA Draft. I hope it's big news. Obviously, it's big news for me." 
 
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According to many experts, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama" target="_blank">Victor Wembanyama</a> could easily become the No.1 overall pick and make <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Nikola-Jokic-and-the-greatest-second-round-picks-in-NBA-Draft-history-20230324-0018.html" target="_blank">NBA Draft history</a>. The event is scheduled to be held on June 22 at Barclays Center. Read here to find more about him such as his age, height, weight, team and nationality.&nbsp; 
<h2>How old is Victor Wembanyama?</h2> 
Victor Wembanyama is 19 years old. He was born on January 4, 2004. In the last few months, many scouts have considered Wembanyama as a player who will transform the NBA forever. Undoubtedly, the greatest prospect of his generation.&nbsp; 
<h2>How tall is Victor Wembanyama?</h2> 
Victor Wembanyama's height is 7&nbsp;ft 3&nbsp;in&nbsp;(approximately 2.21&nbsp;m). Before going all-in for basketball, Wembanyama played other sports such as soccer and judo.&nbsp; 
<h2>How big is Victor Wembanyama?</h2> 
The weight of&nbsp;Victor Wembanyama is&nbsp;220&nbsp;lb&nbsp;(approximately 100&nbsp;kg). 
<h2>What is Victor Wembanyama's team?</h2> 
Victor Wembanyama has played for Nanterre 92, ASVEL and Metroplitans 92. All are French teams.&nbsp; 
 
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<h2>Where is&nbsp;Victor Wembanyama from?</h2> 
Victor Wembanyama was born in Le Chesnay, France. The young star has already represented his country in many international tournaments winning silver medals in the 2021 FIBA U-19 World Cup and the 2019 FIBA U-16 European Championship.

Victor Wembanyama's profile: Age, height, weight, team and nationality

For decades, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Jordan-LeBron-Kareem-Charles-Barkley-makes-shocking-choice-for-GOAT-20230221-0007.html" target="_blank">LeBron James</a> was considered the most hyped prospect in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-Agent-predicts-Victor-Wembanyama-will-be-the-GOAT-20221227-0009.html" target="_blank">NBA Draft</a> history. Now, he might have to take a step back to French star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/victor-wembanyamas-profile-age-height-weight-nationality-parents-and-wingspan-20221006-0035.html" target="_blank">Victor Wembanyama</a>, the projected first-overall pick in 2023. 
Wembanyama has reportedly continued to grow, standing at 7'5'' with shoes on now. His unmatched combination of size, shooting, handles, and rim protection makes him the most intriguing prospect ever. 
Scouts, media, and even fans have been so impressed by Wembanyama that even <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/LeBron-James-has-ruined-the-Slam-Dunk-Contest-forever-claims-Stephen-A.-Smith-20230221-0002.html" target="_blank">LeBron James</a> had to tip his hat off to the French prospect, going as far as to say he's from outer space. 
<h2>LeBron James Calls Victor Wembanyama 'An Alien'</h2> 
"What do I think of him? Probably the same as everybody else thinks," James said, per Basketball News.&nbsp;"Everybody is labeling [players] this 'unicorn' thing; everybody has been a 'unicorn' over the last couple years, but he's more like an alien.&nbsp;I've never seen &mdash; no one has ever seen &mdash; anyone as tall as he is but as fluid as he is and as graceful as he is out on the floor. I mean, at 7-foot-4 or 7-foot-5 or 7-foot-3 or whatever the case may be, [with] his ability to put the ball on the floor, shoot step-back jumpers out of the post, step-back threes, catch-and-shoot threes, block shots &mdash; he's for sure a generational talent." 
"Hopefully, he continues to stay healthy; that's what is most important for him personally," James added. "But you can tell he loves the game; he was smiling a lot while playing the game last night. I think those were the two best players in the [2023] draft on the floor last night, and they both did their thing. He's a big-time player, and Scoot [Henderson] is a big-time player as well." 
 
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<h2>Wembanyama Responds To LeBron's Comments</h2> 
It's not every day that you're praised by one of the greatest players in NBA history. Needless to say, the French stud was humbled by James' comments, adding that he actually doesn't like being called a unicorn: 
&ldquo;First of all, I&rsquo;m really glad he said that because I didn&rsquo;t like to be called a unicorn,&rdquo; Wembanyama told Sports Illustrated. &ldquo;I like it because it&rsquo;s just something not from this world. I like being called an alien, yeah. It&rsquo;s really what I&rsquo;m working to be&mdash;something unique and original.&rdquo; 
Of course, Wembanyama will still have to take the court and prove that he can be as good as most scouts think he'll be. But the early returns have been extremely encouraging, and there's no reason to think he can live up to that potential.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-russell-westbrook-finally-reveals-the-truth-about-the-lakers-huddle-video-20221013-0031.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles Lakers</a> coach <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-darvin-ham-has-a-major-concern-about-anthony-davis-20221010-0008.html" target="_blank">Darvin Ham</a> wants <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-russell-westbrook-makes-bold-statement-about-his-performance-last-season-20221009-0035.html" target="_blank">Russell Westbrook</a> to be accountable On the defensive end. Also, Westbrook has agreed to come off the bench every now and then as they try to make the most of his talents. 
But as much as they both seem sold on working things out, Westbrook's name continues to be thrown around in trade rumors. Needless to say, the Lakers would love to get rid of the nearly $50 million he's set to make this season. 
So, even though that may seem complicated right now, ESPN's Dave McMenamin believes there's still a light at the end of the tunnel. Apparently, moving Westbrook will be way easier when teams start tanking to get <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-teams-most-likely-to-get-victor-wembanyama-in-the-nba-draft-20221006-0026.html" target="_blank">Victor Wembanyama</a> and Scoot Henderson. 
<h2>NBA News: Lakers Could Trade Russell Westbrook When Teams Start Tanking For Victor Wembanyama</h2> 
"The Lakers' most optimistic outlook for Westbrook is that Ham will get through to him in a way that Vogel couldn't, and the nine-time All-Star will have a bounce-back season with some better effort defensively and better discretion offensively," McMenamin wrote. "Ham closed out the preseason by bringing Westbrook off the bench, a lineup the Lakers will continue to explore during the regular season, sources told ESPN." 
"Another thought process, perhaps more realistic, is that more and more potential trade partners will open up as teams will be tantalized to join in the tankathon to get to the top of the 2023 NBA draft where a generational talent in Victor Wembanyama and a blue chip prospect in Scoot Henderson await," the report added. 
 
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More teams will be willing to absorb expiring contracts like Westbrook's, lose games, and try and get one of the top picks in the upcoming Draft. Then, they could even work out a buyout with Russ and allow him to play for a contender. 
Nonetheless, there's still a chance that the Russell Westbrook experiment turns out well under Darvin Ham's administration, although the early returns in the preseason were far from encouraging.

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