Due to the microscope on him, every match the Spurs’ rookie sensation plays is must-see TV. Further, every dribble and possession brings with it deep-scale analysis. As a result, some overreactions are inevitable. That is the unfortunate case the number 1 overall pick finds himself in. During his match-up with the Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant, those reactions were out in full force. At the halftime show, Charles Barkley made his stance on the French wonder clear.

With Phoenix boasting a genuinely comparable player to the 7’4″ rookie, Charles had a harsh reality check.

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Due to the unprecedented hype for him, Victor Wembanyama brings a unique case. His greatest asset right now is his potential which makes him unlike anything ever seen before. With a huge frame, dribbling skills, and a jump shot, the ceiling is unimaginable. But, according to the NBA on TNT crew, that isn’t necessarily the case.

While Shaquille O’Neal first put forth the idea, Charles Barkley is fully on board with a new Wemby comparison. Boasting a similar skillset, the two Hall of Famers made a direct link between Victor Wembanyama and Bol Bol. “They’re gonna compare Bol Bol to Wembanyama.” 

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Going further, the Phoenix Suns legend was ready to explain his stance, poking holes in Wembanyama’s performance.

“There’s two problems I had with him in the first half. Number one, he’s really lackadaisical…Those little passes…They not gonna work over here. You have to be more aggressive to get out of those double teams. Shaq had a great point…You cannot let little guys guard you,” explained Sir Charles, the 1993 NBA MVP.

Due to the constant attention on his every movement, this kind of minute analysis is going to follow the San Antonio Spurs rookie around.

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It is something that most greats of the modern generation have to learn to deal with. However, so far, he has been impressive, showcasing flashes of the product he could become. Whenever that does end up happening, it could be scary hours for the league.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned for more.