Shaquille O’Neal and NBA World Left in Awe of 6’6 Star Who Outplayed 7’2 Victor Wembanyama: “Basketball Future Might Be In Good Hands”

Victor Wembanyama is still a teenager. But his name and fame instantaneously reached the NBA world. He is currently playing for the Metropolitans 92 in the French league and is already the top pick for the 2023 NBA Draft. At 7’4, he has the ability to be both fluid and dominant. His arrival to the NBA has been long anticipated. But at one point in the game, Wemby was bested by another player tonight. His height? 6’6.

Yves Pons charged to the basket and made a poster dunk on Victor Wembanyana, who tried his best to block the shot. But his efforts were in vain. The NBA world was thrilled to see the play. Even NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was impressed by Pons.

Shaquille O’Neal and fans were impressed with Yves Pons’ play

The video clip was shared on the House of Highlights’ Instagram page, which Shaquille O’Neal shared on his story. The NBA world was shocked that Yves Pons could pull off the move over Victor Wembanyama. While others chanted that Wembanyama still remains the number one draft pick for the league, others were blown with the dunk. But the overwhelming narrative was perhaps shared by one fan. He wrote, “Basketball future may be in good hands“.

One netizen commented, “Wems still going #1“, and another focused on Pons and said, “Wow! That’s elite bounce!” Here are some more reactions:

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O’Neal recently admitted that he got to see his play last year, in his interview with Mirror. He said that Wembanyama was an “impressive” player. He continued and predicted that Wemby would be the “best player out of France“.

Spotlight remains on Victor Wembanyama

LeBron James described Victor Wembanyama to be an “alien”. He said unlike other great players who have been “unicorns”, the 19-year-old was a “generational talent”. James wished that he continued to keep healthy. He added, “No one has ever seen anyone as tall as he is but as fluid and graceful as he is on the floor.”

It wasn’t just LeBron who gave Wemby flowers. Another 7 ft NBA player, Kevin Durant talked about the French prodigy.

In an episode of ‘Crawford’s Crouch‘, Durant admitted that he was impressed by him. He said, “I can’t wait to see him in the league… and I’m looking forward to playing against him as well.”

Giannis Antetokounmpo also said once, “That kid is going to be a problem. A big problem“.

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In Wembanyama’s last 5 games, he has averaged 20.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists.