Although Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama struggled offensively in his NBA Summer League debut, the hype surrounding the big man remains on a level of its own. Wembanyama’s upside and skill set have led to myriad player comparisons from analysts, players and former players alike, but one such correlation drawn by a Hall of Famer may take the cake.
During an interview with SiriusXM NBA Radio, Lakers legend and NBA executive board member Jerry West offered his own comp of Wembanyama.
“He reminds me of a bigger Bill Russell,” West stated.
