We often hear San Antonio Spurs rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama compared to all-time NBA greats, despite the fact that the French forward has played but a single season in the Association. But how does he compare to one of the best ever to play his position as a tweener big man?
If we look at the rookie seasons of Spurs legend Tim Duncan, Old Man Riverwalk clearly had a better result with the team he had around him. But that is not fault of Wemby’s, and when it comes down to the actual numbers put up by each, and things quickly get more interesting.
The scoring averages are almost identical at about 21 points per game each, and Duncan edging Wembanyama by more than a rebound per game at 11.9. But the Frenchman averaged more assists, steals, and blocks, and shot better from the floor overall, from deep, and from the free throw line.
To talk about it, the host of the “Locked On Spurs” podcast, Jeff Garcia, and his guest, Sweep The League’s Rudy Campos, discuss who had the better rookie season.
Check it out above!
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