Top rookie Victor Wembanyama will make his NBA regular-season debut Wednesday when the San Antonio Spurs host the Dallas Mavericks.
That’s according to perhaps the world’s foremost expert on the topic, ESPN NBA reporter Brian Windhorst, who has covered James extensively dating back to his high school years in Akron, Ohio.“Victor Wembanyama: 51 percent shooting, three blocks a game in the preseason. I went back and looked up LeBron’s rookie year preseason numbers. He shot 35 percent. He made two three-pointers the entire preseason his rookie year.
“I know they’re very different players. His skill level is vastly advanced to where LeBron’s was at the same age.”caustically swatted a remark from his friend Steve Kerr“Was I in a mental institution or was I depressed and curled up in my bedroom or something?”After the reporter who asked the question said that Kerr, the Golden State Warriors head coach, had made the comment, Popovich laughed, “Steve’s an a–hole.
Luka Doncic, whose Mavericks face the Spurs in their mutual season opener on Wednesday night, shared tips for Wembanyama.. “Obviously, you’re going to have a lot of pressure. He’s probably one of the best, if not the best to come into the NBA. But he showed he can play. I don’t think he should be worried about anything.
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