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“I can see him being the best player in the league”: Damian Lillard heaps praise on San Antonio Spurs young star Victor Wembanyama
NBASunday, 17 March 2024 at 18:00
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard has heaped praise on San Antonio Spurs' young centre Victor Wembanyama.
The 20-year-old is often regarded as the most exciting young player currently playing in the competition, largely because of his performances in a Spurs side which is languishing at the bottom of the Western Conference.
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Lillard was recently quoted in a report where he stated that he could see Wembanyama becoming the best player in the NBA very soon.
“I think we’ve always been extremely impressed with Kevin Durant doing it at 6-foot-11, now you have a dude who is 7-foot-5 doing the same thing,” he said. "It is just getting crazy. I think Wemby is special. I think how competitive he is is what surprised me the most and that’s what makes me think that very soon I can see him being the best player in the league.”
Earlier, the Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green also heaped praise on the Wembanyama, who according to him can become the NBA’s Most Valuable Player in the next two to three seasons.
“Victor Wembanyama is probably a top-20 player in the NBA right now,” he said. “With that skill set, with that length, with that jump shot, his jump shot is absolutely beautiful. In San Antonio with that staff, that kid, watch out.
“This is no stray at all. I think Chet Holmgren is a very good player, and I know there’s been this comparison amongst those two, but I will tell you I think there’s a gap between Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama. Victor Wembanyama is just different. Kid is special. Absolutely special, and he may win MVP of the league in like the next two years or so.”
Wembanyama is having a fabulous season for the Spurs where he is contributing 20.6 points, 10.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.
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