Victor Wembanyama, words already fail: “I don’t think there is any possible comparison”, says Rudy Gobert – Eurosport FR

One more feat for Victor Wembanyama. Thursday evening, he managed to pass Rudy Gobert (2.16 meters) for a man of normal size, or almost. The French prodigy posed alongside his compatriot, triple best defender of the year in the NBA (2018, 2019, 2021), in Las Vegas, in the wake of a new XXL performance. Opposed for the second time in the G League Ignite with his formation of the Metropolitans 92, the 18-year-old giant sometimes gave the feeling of facing children. With victory at the end, this time (112-106). “Wemby” finished making an impression before returning to France. 36 points, 11 rebounds, 4 blocks and 4 assists. Here’s to his stat line. The worst ? It is far from being the most impressive aspect of his demonstration. Its domination is not so much illustrated in figures as in the impression of ease. When he achieves a fadeaway, with his wingspan estimated at 2.43 meters, he seems impossible to counter. So when he starts scoring from very far away like this Thursday, Steph Curry-style, the fantasy about the absolute “basketballistic” weapon he can become almost takes shape, under the amazed eyes of an NBA where the tanks risk swarming this season.NBA”It’s not a unicorn, it’s a UFO”: LeBron under the spell of WembanyamaYDAY AT 07:43″Feels like last night kicked off a a race to the bottom (of the standings) like we’ve never known,” the general manager of an NBA franchise told ESPN on Wednesday, according to famous insider Adrian Wojnarowski, after the first round of the duel of prospects. The second act did not change the game, even reinforced this climate of quest for generational talent. Rudy Gobert (2.16m), on the left, does not look so great next to Victor Wembanyama – 06/10/ 2022Credit: Getty Images”We knew he was going to be unique”The number 1 spot for the next draft thus seems promised to Wembanyama, barring injury. And it’s not for lack of competition, as Scoot Henderson “projected” number 2 made a good impression on Tuesday, during the success of the G League Ignite. Then he was limited to five minutes this Thursday, following a knee to knee shock with his imposing French opponent. Any brilliant player he may aspire to become, he does not arouse the same curiosity as the tricolor interior. It’s a phenomenon, as Gobert testifies: “I’ve known him since he was 13, we knew he was going to be unique.” “He’s very mature, he knows where he wants to go, continues the pivot of the Timberwolves. I don’t think there’s any comparison.” A maturity that Wembanyama illustrates in front of the microphones, when he devotes himself to a perilous exercise: the response to a shower of praise. “It’s an honor to have great players who talk about me in this way, rejoices first the one that LeBron James notably described as ‘alien’. But that doesn’t change anything. I found it cool , but I have to stay focused on my goals. I haven’t accomplished anything yet, I haven’t played an NBA game, I haven’t been drafted. “I don’t know how it could have been better.” A controlled communication, like his spade towards Scoot Henderson, before their double confrontation had been. “If I had never been born, I think he would deserve first place (in the next NBA draft)”, had thus advanced a Victor Wembanyama already displaying the rudiments of the teasing compliment. Such an exit had to be followed by action. Mission accomplished, with these symphonies at 37 then 36 points, embellished with “highlights” including an alley-oop where his head almost hit the hoop, on a service from Hugo Besson. For ordinary mortals, it would be an unforgettable action. It is one among many others in the light of its delirious panoply. “This experience was unique, magnificent. I don’t know how it could have been even better”, summarizes the young man. The next step for him is the daily return to the French championship, where he is doing his range this season, in a smaller engine than ASVEL, with whom he played in the EuroLeague during the previous exercise. The Metropolitans offer him the opportunity to be a major player, to discover new responsibilities. We’re willing to bet that a few NBA franchises are considering offering him such a role eventually. For that, it will be necessary to hire him next June and the challenge that this represents has gained in luster this week. LeBron James, looking admiring, ahead of Victor Wembanyama, favorite for the “spot” of No. 1 in the draft NBA 2023Credit: EurosportNBA43% for the Bucks: General managers see Milwaukee champions10/4/2022 At 9:37PMNBAWembanyama: “If I had never been born, I think Scoot Henderson would deserve the top spot”10/4/2022 At 06 :11