LeBron: Victor Wembanyama ‘a generational talent’
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Victor Wembanyama, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, recently captured the basketball world’s attention after participating in a pair of exhibition games against the NBA G League Ignite in Las Vegas.
The 19-year-old is already dominating at the pro level, playing in France’s highest tier for Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92.
With all the buzz surrounding Wembanyama this week, reporters asked Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James to share his thoughts on the league’s next big thing.
« Everybody’s been a unicorn over the last few years, but he’s more like an alien, » James said about the 7-foot-4 phenom when speaking with reporters.
James continued his praise of Wembanyama, saying he’s « for sure a generational talent. »
On Thursday, Wembanyama responded to LeBron’s comments like a seasoned veteran.
« It’s an honor to see such great people talk about me like that but it doesn’t change anything, » Wembanyama said, via Jonathan Givony of ESPN. « That’s cool, but I need to focus. I didn’t do anything yet. I haven’t been drafted. I need to stay focused to reach my goals. »
