“He’ll Join the Lakers in His Prime”: Victor Wembanyama’s Tear-Jerking Fanboy Moment Has Fans Going Gaga
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Young sensation Victor Wembanyama is the brightest prospect that all NBA teams are eyeing for the 2023 NBA Draft. Fans all over the world are in anticipation to find out which team gets the opportunity to have Wembenyama on their roster. The 7’2 center has the potential to be the most impactful generational athlete in the future. The 18-year-old recently shared a tear-inducing fanboy moment while talking about his admiration for late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, leaving NBA fans amazed.
During a recent interview, Victor Wembanyama reckoned that he was an ‘absolute fan’ of the late great Kobe Bryant and deeply admires him. The 2022 Pro A champ shared that he thinks about Bryant almost every day since the five-time NBA champ’s death. Wembanyama also stated that Kobe Bryant’s passing shocked him.
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Victor Wembanyama expresses his love for Kobe Bryant
Wembanyama claimed to deeply admire Kobe Bryant’s ‘spirit, work ethic, and game philosophy’. The youngster draws inspiration from Kobe’s greatness and tries to push himself beyond the limits every day. Wembanyama added, “When I suffer when I have doubts, I often wonder what Kobe would have done. And I know I would have done more.”
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Wembanyama seems to draw his motivation from what Kobe Bryant had achieved during his 20-season-long career. Thus, it is likely that the youngster would have imagined himself in a Lakers jersey at some point.
Luckily, the Los Angeles Lakers still have the 2023 first-round pick in the bag. Given their 2-9 record this season, the Lakers could end up being the lottery team if they continue their bad form.
Fans go crazy over Wembanyama’s future
Wembanyama’s tear-inducing revelation about Kobe Bryant has left the fans excited about his future in the NBA. One of the fans hoped, “He’ll join the Lakers in his prime.”
He’ll join the Lakers in his prime 🔥
— Lakers GM (@LakersLeGM) November 11, 2022
The 18-year-old is yet to leave a mark in the NBA. However, experts and scouts believe he has the potential to become one of the greatest legends in the game. Here are some of the reactions from the fans.
Way to become my favorite player
— DAE (@DaeKnowss) November 11, 2022
At this age, yea. He gotta stay consistent and improve for the next 15 years to be mentioned with Bean tho
— slashcarti (@slashcarti1) November 11, 2022
He’s gonna be a Warrior pic.twitter.com/47XVVd9oyu
— DubmanE (@DubMnE) November 11, 2022
He's a pelican
— Adam😮💨 (@Funny_man0077) November 11, 2022
“I was telling my buddies that Victor Wembanyama was going to be an absolute Kobe fan. I could just feel it that day.” pic.twitter.com/8EuAKDOVkv
— Aidan LaPorta (@aidanlaporta69) November 11, 2022
And the Lakers front office and @JeanieBuss are ok with being this bad that they might get the first and send Wembanyama to the Pelicans.
— Antonio (@Antoniorod036) November 11, 2022
Hopefully Charlotte doesn’t royally screw it up this time like with Kobe
— Charlie Milhouse (@1838Mint) November 11, 2022
A player THAT'S KOBE FAN DEFINITELY GONE B NICE
— Silver💫 SURFER (@loopy6gang) November 11, 2022
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The kid has class
— Thatroofhurts (@thatroofhurts) November 11, 2022
Fans from different teams seem to be quite enthused about having Wembanyama on their side next season. Meanwhile, the potential of the young sensation is already a major topic of discussion in the NBA.
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Victor Wembanyama’s skills, athletic abilities, and physical features certainly appear to be a great combination for greatness. Thus, any team that wins the lottery pick next season is likely to pick Wembanyama as the no. 1 overall pick.
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Satagni Sikder