Victor Wembanyama, often referred to as Wemby, has drawn comparisons to basketball legends like LeBron James and Kevin Durant. He recently joined the exclusive club of teenagers who have achieved 35+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 2+ blocks in an NBA game, sharing the honor with LeBron and KD himself. In a face-off between the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs, where Kevin Durant reacts to comparisons with Victor Wembanyama, who outshone the young sensation in their initial encounter, the basketball world buzzed with comparisons.
However, in a career-defining game where Wemby scored an impressive 38 points and secured 10 rebounds, leading the Spurs to a consecutive victory over Kevin Durant and the Suns, Durant had this to say about the comparisons. When asked by reporters about the striking similarities between him and Victor, Durant emphasized that the French teenager is a unique talent and will carve out his distinctive path in the league.
Kevin Durant Reacts to Comparisons with Victor Wembanyama
“I’m sure he said he watched me growing up, but he’s his own player,” Durant explained. “I’m sure he watched so many great players in the league and tried to emulate them. It’s about everybody. You could tell in his enthusiasm for the game. You can tell that with the TV and playing against him. So, he’s his own person. He’s going to create his own style, different from anyone who has ever played. You can try to make comparisons, but he’s going to establish his own legacy.”
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