In a recent Bleacher Report article comparing 10 of today’s youngest and brightest stars to some past greats, our beloved Victor Wembanyama received some praise based on skills reminiscent to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
“When looking for a Hall-of-Fame comp, Abdul-Jabbar most closely fits the bill with his similar size, massive wingspan and ability to control a game on both ends of the court.
“Abdul-Jabbar stood 7’2″ and weighed in at 225 pounds, not far off from Wembanyama’s 7’4”, 209-pound frame. Unless he develops a sky hook (could you imagine??), Wembanyama’s offensive skill set is noticeably different from Abdul-Jabbar’s, of course.