LeBron James recently achieved an incredible milestone, surpassing 43,000 career points. As discussions swirl about the greatest players in NBA history, a new name is entering the conversation: Victor Wembanyama.
Rich Paul, LeBron's longtime agent, has sparked this debate. As LeBron approaches free agency and the twilight of his career, Paul shared on the "Game Over" podcast with Max Kellerman that Wembanyama could be the next contender for the "GOAT" title.
Now in his third season with the San Antonio Spurs, Wembanyama has emerged as a genuine MVP candidate. The Spurs are vying for the top seed in the Western Conference, thanks in part to Wembanyama's impressive stats: averaging 24.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, over 50% shooting from the floor, and 35% from beyond the arc. He's also leading the league in blocks for the third consecutive year with 2.9 per game and has earned his second All-Star nod.
Rich Paul emphasized two key factors for Wembanyama's potential GOAT status: staying healthy and not being judged by how his game looks compared to past greats. "It's just about his body of work," Paul explained.
With Wembanyama's career still in its early stages, the possibilities for what he can achieve with the Spurs are tantalizing. Fans are left to dream about the heights this young phenom might reach in the years to come.