Class of 2023 C Victor Wembanyama

[Capt. Tuttle]

Paolo Banchero's 1st year of his rookie deal is $11,055,120 this year

Ok. Adam's got it. JB wins a NC and walks away.

 

[IthacaMatt]

His game against that other top prospect was quite spectacular.

Some GM called him "Kevin Durant who can block shots".

He moves nowhere nearly as smoothly as Durant does, although he's got a good handle for a guy his size.

I was watching Zion last night. Zion has a mad handle for a guy his size. Wembanyamba is not close to that level.

I would say he's like Ralph Sampson with a very good three ball.

 

[DoctorBombay]

His game against that other top prospect was quite spectacular.

Some GM called him "Kevin Durant who can block shots".

He moves nowhere nearly as smoothly as Durant does, although he's got a good handle for a guy his size.

I was watching Zion last night. Zion has a mad handle for a guy his size. Wembanyamba is not close to that level.

I would say he's like Ralph Sampson with a very good three ball.

For a 7’5+ guy, that handle and jump shot are absolutely phenomenal. He’s shooting jumpers like a 2, blocks shots, and has a handle so good, he’s actually played PG at times, again…at 7’5+!
This kid is like Kevin Garnett meets Kareem on steroids. We’ve never seen this skill set before on a player built like him. Unreal.

 

[rrlbees]

They played again today.

 

[rrlbees]

 

[rrlbees]

NBA season is going to be a tankathon for a lot of teams.

 

[djcon57]

His game against that other top prospect was quite spectacular.

Some GM called him "Kevin Durant who can block shots".

He moves nowhere nearly as smoothly as Durant does, although he's got a good handle for a guy his size.

I was watching Zion last night. Zion has a mad handle for a guy his size. Wembanyamba is not close to that level.

I would say he's like Ralph Sampson with a very good three ball.

He's 18.

Compare him to Durant at 18.

 

[IthacaMatt]

For a 7’5+ guy, that handle and jump shot are absolutely phenomenal. He’s shooting jumpers like a 2, blocks shots, and has a handle so good, he’s actually played PG at times, again…at 7’5+!
This kid is like Kevin Garnett meets Kareem on steroids. We’ve never seen this skill set before on a player built like him. Unreal.

His handle is not that good - it's not NBA good. It's good for a 7-4 guy, but he's not going to dribble down the lane like he did against those G League kids against an NBA team.

Look at Zion Williamson on the dribble. He gets low, he has leverage, he's way faster on the drive, and he's 6-9 280. Even LeBron doesn't have the handle that Williamson does. LeBron just overpowers people with his strength when he drives the lane.

 

[orangefog]

His handle is not that good - it's not NBA good. It's good for a 7-4 guy, but he's not going to dribble down the lane like he did against those G League kids against an NBA team.

Look at Zion Williamson on the dribble. He gets low, he has leverage, he's way faster on the drive, and he's 6-9 280. Even LeBron doesn't have the handle that Williamson does. LeBron just overpowers people with his strength when he drives the lane.

Zion is not 6’9”.

 

[djcon57]

Zion is not 6’9”.

Yeah, he's 6'6"

 

[hoopsupstate]

Zion will get 80% of his shots blocked by this kid. He’s a blocking machine.

 

[jordville]

 

[chugg21]

Zion will get 80% of his shots blocked by this kid. He’s a blocking machine.

If Zion is not moving forward and going straight up then sure that is likely, as it is with about every other human on Earth. If Zion is heading for the rim with a full head of steam, VW will get blasted into the stanchion.

 

[orangefog]

If Zion is not moving forward and going straight up then sure that is likely, as it is with about every other human on Earth. If Zion is heading for the rim with a full head of steam, VW will get blasted into the stanchion.

VW is so long he can block shots from 4 feet away. But, Zion is so strong. It will be interesting to see what happens. I can see VW getting a broken arm trying to block someone like Zion.

 

[MikeSU02]

The only question with him is staying healthy.

Everything else, as Bron said, makes him an alien, not even a unicorn.

 

[Cusefan0307]

This is a big year for Zion. He’s been in the association 3 years and played 85 games. Let’s see if he can actually stay on the court.

 

[DoctorBombay]

His handle is not that good - it's not NBA good. It's good for a 7-4 guy, but he's not going to dribble down the lane like he did against those G League kids against an NBA team.

Look at Zion Williamson on the dribble. He gets low, he has leverage, he's way faster on the drive, and he's 6-9 280. Even LeBron doesn't have the handle that Williamson does. LeBron just overpowers people with his strength when he drives the lane.

Never said his handle was “NBA good”, whatever that means. Just saying it’s the best handle by, and i can’t believe this needs to be pointed out…again, a 7foot 5inch+ player, that’s ever been seen. Period.

 

[kidorange]

VW is so long he can block shots from 4 feet away. But, Zion is so strong. It will be interesting to see what happens. I can see VW getting a broken arm trying to block someone like Zion.

I still don't know how Marek survived

 

[Jake]

His game against that other top prospect was quite spectacular.

Some GM called him "Kevin Durant who can block shots".

He moves nowhere nearly as smoothly as Durant does, although he's got a good handle for a guy his size.

I was watching Zion last night. Zion has a mad handle for a guy his size. Wembanyamba is not close to that level.

I would say he's like Ralph Sampson with a very good three ball.

I’ll take the over on your evaluation.

Barring injury, This kid is going to dominate.

 

[Orangezoo]

Greek freak but moves a little better and a pure shot and is 7-2 vs 6-11.

 

[IthacaMatt]

I’ll take the over on your evaluation.

Barring injury, This kid is going to dominate.

And Ralph Sampson didn't dominate? What was he, player of the year 3 times in college?

 

[NineOneSeven]

can’t wait to watch him

 

[Jake]

And Ralph Sampson didn't dominate? What was he, player of the year 3 times in college?

Not in the NBA. This guy is going to dominate in the NBA.

 

[orangefog]

Not in the NBA. This guy is going to dominate in the NBA.

Yeah, but I’ll bet anyone anything that he’ll never be even a one time college player of the year.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Zion's fat.