4 Things You Need to Know about Victor Wembanyama

#1 Born in France, Wembanyama's journey begins with his parents. His mother, Elodie, who is over 6 feet tall, is a basketball coach who taught him how to play the game. His father, Felix, also over 6 feet tall was a track and field athlete. Before playing basketball, Wembanyama was into soccer but eventually his hoop potential was hard to ignore. By 14 he was turning heads and at 16 he was highly regarded as a potential first overall pick in his draft class. In fact, just before his 16th birthday, Wembanyama got his first start as a pro. Fast forward to today, he's still grabbing headlines. In October 2022, Wembanyama's pro team went up against the NBA G League team Ignite. The kid went for 37 points, five blocks and four boards. Let the frenzy commence!

#2 Wembanyama's height is worth repeating. He is 7-foot-4 with many scouts listing him at 7-foot-5. If he was in the league today he would be the tallest player in the NBA. What's just as impressive is his 8 foot wingspan. If you mix that stat with his aggressive approach to the game, you get a lethal defensive force. He also doesn't move like a big man. His quickness and reaction time really stand out. These attributes alone on the defensive side make him an awesome player to watch.

#3 Wembanyama's jumper is so silky smooth. He looks like a create-your-own player in NBA 2K. HIs handles, mixed with his jumper and shot making ability make him an absolute star. On the offensive. Another reason to be excited is it looks like he can develop into a great three point shooter. When you talk about a basketball player with superior height you usually think of them scoring down in the low post but to have a guy like Wembanyama be able to hang out at the three-point line and pose a real threat stretches the floor so his teammates can also get involved.

#4 Wembanyama's approach to the game and his competitive fire may be the best thing about him. NBA mega stars Lebron James and Steph Curry have praised his ability. Wembanyma's response: "It's obviously an honor to see such great people talk like this about me, but it really doesn't change anything. The thing is I didn't do anything yet." This is exactly what you want to hear from your superstar. His humble response also lets you know he's hungry for success.

The game of basketball has evolved and Victor Wembanyama is the epitome of that evolution.