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Gilbert Arenas is believing the hype around future NBA star Victor Wembanyama … telling TMZ Sports the French hooper is a “generational game-changer” … but there’s one thing that could keep him from his full potential — his feet.
We spoke with Agent Zero about the most hyped prospect since LeBron James, and he says if the 19-year-old possesses the basketball I.Q. like fellow international stars Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Luka Dončić … he will thrive in the league.
But while Gilbert says Wembanyama checks off so many boxes, the one thing that concerns him is the 7’2″ giant’s dogs … admitting foot issues could potentially impact his promising NBA career.
“That’s the only thing I think will slow him down is [his] feet,” Arenas said. “Other than that, as long as he’s healthy, I don’t see anyone stopping the progression in his dominance.”
While Wemby has had a number of injuries in his short career, he hasn’t had any foot ailments as of yet. But unfortunately for big men, foot injuries have historically been a pain in the ass — just ask Yao Ming, Joel Embiid, Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Chet Holmgren to name a few.
Aside from Wemby’s feet, Gil isn’t worried that Victor’s thin frame will affect him in the pros … explaining he’s been playing against people stronger than him his whole life and turned out fine.
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San Antonio Spurs Win Victor Wembanyama Sweepstakes, Get First Pick In NBA Draft
The Spurs won the NBA Draft Lottery … meaning they can select Wembanyama with the first pick in June — and it sounds like Arenas thinks San Antonio will be getting a future all-time great if they take Victor.
But let’s be real, the dude’s gonna be a Spur.