The San Antonio Spurs are going to be the center of attention for years to come, and it all began this offseason. They won the NBA Draft Lottery, giving them the right to pick Victor Wembanyama with the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. He’s already a superstar and will be a force in the league on and off the court.
He’s 7-foot-5, can handle the ball, and is already great on the defensive side of the ball. However, with all the attention he’s already gotten and the attention he will get throughout his career, some people are destined to hate on him.
During an appearance on “The Carton Show,” NBA Hall-of-Famer Tim Hardaway recently said that Bol Bol is better than Wembanyama.
“I think he’s better than Victor Waba Ma, or whatever his name is,” Hardaway said.
Bol Bol > Victor Wembanyama? 🤔
“Bol Bol has better physical talent in the NBA than Victor Wembanyama” — @HardawaySr pic.twitter.com/BlilM9gDwJ
— The Carton Show (@TheCartonShow) July 20, 2023
He also said that Bol is more NBA-ready than Wembanyama.
“Bol Bol has better physical talent and ready to play in the NBA right now than Victor is,” Hardaway said.
Grant Afeth of Sports Illustrated argued against this claim, discussing Wembanyama’s talent.
“In addition to having shortcomings on defense, Bol has yet to achieve consistency as a complementary offensive player,” Afseth wrote. “He’s not fluid enough doing the typically responsibilities of a big man, particularly screening. His perimeter skills have dazzled in highlight reels, but the results are too inconsistent to be relied upon.
While Wembanyama will need to get stronger, he’s a more coordinated and generally talented player than Bol. He has shown capable of being a rim protector, along with an impactful defender in space. He’s also a more talented all-around offensive player. The comparison leaves out a significant amount of context.”
Who do you think is the better player?
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