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The Phenomena of Victor Wembanyama and NBA Legends
Hi, this is Banker Sports, and welcome to Banker Corner, a new section we're updating weekly and daily to keep you informed without tying up the comp line with any editorial stuff. Sometimes I get carried away with things going on around the country, but let's stay focused on sports. Today, we're diving into the greatness of Victor Wembanyama, whom I consider the Shohei Ohtani of the NBA.
Ohtani came along, and people compared him to Babe Ruth. Forget about it. Pitching at 101 mph, Babe Ruth never sniffed that. Ohtani is a freak of nature and a once-in-a-lifetime talent. Then comes Wembanyama, still a kid, but a phenom. Blocking 12, 13 shots in a game isn't unheard of for him. Outscoring the opposition in overtime by himself and hitting a 40-footer to tie the game—he's incredible. He doesn't seem cocky either, which makes it even better. This is Michael Jordan-type status, folks. I don’t think MJ was doing this at Wemby's age.
NBA Legends and Comparisons
Speaking of MJ, to me, he's still the greatest ever. Then you've got Kobe Bryant, who's well ahead of LeBron James, despite LeBron crowning himself for years. No disrespect—LeBron is a great player, but I wouldn't put him ahead of Larry Bird. Some young guys might not know this, but Larry dominated until back issues slowed him down. Bird did things you wouldn't believe. If you ever get a chance, watch him on YouTube. The guy never shot 13 threes in a game like Steph Curry, but he would have had 80, 90 points easily.
And let's not forget Hakeem Olajuwon. Michael Jordan himself said Hakeem gave him fits. LeBron wouldn't stand a chance against Hakeem. Then there's Wilt Chamberlain, who some youngsters might not know. I used to listen to the Lakers on AM radio when Wilt set records. Wilt was the strongest, fastest player—ran a 9-something 100-yard dash and high-jumped at Kansas. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Wilt was the strongest guy he'd ever been around. Wilt dominated in every aspect, not just dunking. He led the league in assists one year, averaged 54 points, and 30-something rebounds. But he had to contend with the legendary Boston Celtics and Bill Russell.
In those days, players stayed where they were, unlike LeBron, who joined Dwyane Wade to win titles. Wade was still the go-to guy then. This kind of comparison is what gets people ticked off, but I don't care. I just know the players I mention are worth watching. Like I said about Ohtani when he first hit the league, this guy is a phenom. Wembanyama could get that label down the road, but it’s tough to knock MJ off his pedestal. MJ never got swept four times in playoffs or lost a championship series. They didn’t even go to seven games in those series.
Anyway, we'll be back with more updates and maybe some song of the days or other fun stuff. We won't tie up the comp line, so you can get your comps when you're ready. Thanks for joining us. Send feedback to banker at info.com. Have a great one, and let's go get them!
Key Takeaways
- Wembanyama is compared to Ohtani and could reach MJ status.
- MJ, Kobe, and Bird are highlighted as NBA legends.
- Wilt Chamberlain's unmatched strength and skill are discussed.
- LeBron is a great player, but comparisons to legends spark debates.
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