Victor Wembanyama is one of the hottest topics in the NBA this season. The number one draft pick has proven himself this season despite his team losing a lot of matches. Wemby has shown potential for greatness and has the fans excited for the following seasons.
Wembanyama recently made some big claims about his future. He acknowledged Wolves star Rudy Gobert but claimed the Defense Player of the Year award for himself for the upcoming seasons. His words gained a lot of reactions from the NBA fans around the world.
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Victor Wembanyama makes bold claims for the future
The most anticipated rookie, Victor Wembanyama has made some big claims in his first season in the NBA. The 7-footer acknowledged Rudy Gobert for his defensive prowess but claimed that it would be the last time the Wolves star would win a Defensive Player of the Year award. He showed great confidence in his statements and his future.
“I know that Rudy Gobert has a very good chance of winning the Defensive Player of the Year this year and it would be deserved. But let him win now because afterward, it is no longer his turn,” said Wembanyama. This is a very bold claim to make after just stepping into the league as a rookie. However, Wembanyama’s performance in this season backs his words. He has been an absolute fortress for the Spurs and has grown with every single match adapting to the league. Whether he will live up to his words or not is a subject only time will reveal.
NBA Fans react to Wembanyama’s bold statements
Victor Wembanyama’s statements were very bold and the NBA fans were quick to catch onto that. They quickly flooded the comments section on X (formerly Twitter) to express their opinions on the rookie’s bold claims. One fan commented, “Jordan mentality as a rookie” comparing the Spurs rookie’s mindset to the legendary Michael Jordan.
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Another fan commented, “The Wemby Era has begun,” highlighting the possible start of an era in the NBA where the 7-footer will dominate in every aspect of the game. Many analysts have shared the same opinion on Wemby and believe that once the rookie gets more experience it will be very hard to stop him.
Another fan commented, “He better put pressure on the San Antonio front office to get good this offseason” highlighting the fact that the Spurs haven’t been good this season. He suggested Wemby put pressure on the front office to bring in good players during the offseason.
What do you think of Victor Wembanyama’s bold claims for the future? Do you think Wembanyama will win the Defensive Player of the Year next year? We are eager to know your thoughts, so drop down in the comments and let us know.
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