Wembanyama: NBA Agent Makes Bold Prediction on French Phenom

• A basketball agent has said that 7 foot-4 French basketball star Victor Wembanyama will be the greatest of all time if he stays healthy
• The 18-year-old star is expected to go first in the 2023 NBA draft
• His size and raw talent make him one of the most hyped basketball players of all time

French basketball wonder Victor Wembanyama will become the greatest player of all time if he doesn't get injured according to an NBA agent.

Wembanyama has put the basketball world on notice for many months now, with many analysts and fans predicting he will be the first pick in the 2023 NBA draft.

The 7-foot-4 18-year-old Frenchman has showcased incredible skills for his size, leaving many fans to conclude that he could be the most hyped player since LeBron James.

On Monday night, he produced another impressive performance for his team, Paris-based Metropolitans 92, who lost to Strasbourg 84-81.

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Despite the narrow defeat, Wembanyama was on top of his game. He scored 26 points and grabbed 18 rebounds, per ESPN.

Wembanyama basketball GOAT?

According to Forbes, an agent who represents NBA and overseas players, Wembanyama has all the tools to become the greatest of all time only if he doesn't get injured.

“If he’s not hurt, he’ll be the greatest player ever.”

The agent dismissed comparisons to Orlando Magic big man Bol Bol, who is averaging 12.1 points and 7.1 rebounds in his fourth NBA season.

“He’ll be the best rim protector in the NBA from day one. And then offensively he’ll be an efficient, unstoppable force from day one.”

The youngster will have to play in the NBA next season to prove that he's worth the hype. However, his performances in recent months, his size and his raw talent mean he will not have a tough time adjusting.

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Durant on Wembanyama

Sports Brief earlier reported on Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant weighing in on Wembanyama who has caught the eyes of many NBA stars including LeBron James.

Durant said he can't wait to see the Frenchman in the NBA and possibly play against him.

"I’m impressed with him, I can’t wait to see him in the league, see how everything pans out for him in the league and I’m also looking forward to playing against him as well.”