WATCH: Carmelo Anthony gives ‘million dollar’ advice to rookie Victor Wembanyama at Vegas amidst his AWFUL Summer League debut
The ten-time All-Star offered valuable guidance to the Spurs rookie.
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Victor Wembanyama receives advice from Carmelo Anthony (Getty and Twitter/@hoopcentral)
In a recent Summer League matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Charlotte Hornets, the Spurs emerged victorious. However, all eyes were on the underwhelming performance of Victor Wembanyama, the No.1 overall pick, garnering significant attention and scrutiny. The Frenchman scored just nine points on 2-13 shooting while grabbing eight rebounds and swatting five shots. Breaking the silence on his nightmare performance, Wembanayama said he didn’t know what he was doing.
During a recent encounter between Victor Wembanyama and Carmelo Anthony, the ten-time All-Star offered valuable guidance to the Spurs rookie. Anthony advised Wembanyama to stay focused on his game, enjoy his time in Vegas, and not let the external noise affect his mindset.
In the upcoming Sunday matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers, the Spurs will not have to face the talented No. 3 pick, Scoot Henderson, due to an injury he sustained during his game against the Houston Rockets.
Nevertheless, Spurs fans can remain optimistic that if Victor Wembanyama takes the court, he will show improvement and apply the valuable advice bestowed upon him by Carmelo Anthony, a distinguished six-time All-NBA team member.
Jerry West praises Wembanyama’s performances and compares him to NBA Legend
Amidst widespread critique of Victor Wembanyama’s recent performance, NBA legend Jerry West offered a unique perspective. During his appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, “The Logo” expressed that Wembanyama’s style of play evoked memories of the legendary Bill Russell, paying the young player a significant compliment.
“He ruins games [defensively]. He reminds me a little bit of a bigger Bill Russell… Any offensive player is gonna have to be really cautious about where he is because he’s gonna mess up some offenses,” he said.
Jerry West’s comparison holds considerable significance, particularly considering his firsthand experience playing against Bill Russell, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in basketball history.
Although Victor Wembanyama may not currently be on par with Russell, being in the San Antonio Spurs nurturing environment provides him with an ideal setting to cultivate his abilities and unlock his maximum potential.
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