Draymond Green's Strong Victor Wembanyama Statement

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama has lived up to the hype early in his young career. Getting better as his rookie season has gone on, Wembanyama is averaging 20.7 points per game, 10.3 rebounds per game, and a league-leading 3.4 blocks per game.

Wembanyama's ability to impact the game on defense is unlike anyone else in his class, and arguably unlike anyone else in the league outside of Rudy Gobert. When combined with his unique skillset offensively, Wembanyama's defensive ability has catapulted him into conversations with some of the league's best players.

During a recent episode of his podcast, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green said Wembanyama is currently a top-20 player in the NBA.

"Victor Wembanyama is probably a top-20 player in the NBA right now," Green said. "With that skill set, with that length, with that jump shot, his jump shot is absolutely beautiful. In San Antonio with that staff, that kid, watch out. This is no stray at all. I think Chet Holmgren is a very good player, and I know there's been this comparison amongst those two, but I will tell you I think there's a gap between Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama. Victor Wembanyama is just different. Kid is special. Absolutely special, and he may win MVP of the league in like the next two years or so."

This is high praise for Wembanyama from a future Hall-of-Famer.

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