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France HC Says Victor Wembanyama Not Michael Jordan Yet, Jokes 'He's Not Far'

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French fans see sky-high potential for phenom Victor Wembanyama.

Following France's 78-66 win over Brazil in its opening game at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, head coach Vincent Collet said that the 20-year-old is under significant pressure to be a dominant force like former Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan. Collet acknowledged that Wembanyama is not quite at that level yet and that fans need to understand that.

"He was a little bit nervous. In France, everybody waits for him like — I don't know which word to use, but everybody waits for him," Collet said, per Sam Amick of The Athletic.