NBA: Kevin Durant refutes comparisons with Victor Wembanyama: “He is…”

After the best performance of Victor Wembanyama in his brief career within the NBAin the victory of San Antonio Spurs by 132 to 121, against the Phoenix Sunsthis last Thursday, 2nd, the winger of the Arizona, Kevin Durantwas asked about the comparisons between his playing style and that of the rookie.

KD responded by rejecting the comparisons, telling journalists that the Frenchman “is a unique player” and that he will “create his own path” in the NBA. In the clash between the two, Wembanyama scored 38 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, marking the Texan franchise’s second victory over the Suns in three days. Since before the 2023 Draft, many analysts have tried to make comparisons between Victor’s skill set and other superstars. The “Bleacher Report” NBA team, for example, stated that the young man’s ball control was equal to that of the number 35.

Kevin Durant:

“There is no one like Victor in the history of the game. You can try to compare him, but he shows you why he is unique.

I know he watched me a lot growing up, as well as other legends in the league to try to emulate a little, but he created and became something unique.” pic.twitter.com/x3t7T2A935

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In addition to the obvious physical comparisons between the two, as they are both very tall and thin, with long arms that make it difficult for scorers to contest their shots, even when the defense is good. However, there has never been a player of Wemby’s size who can move like him, having the ability to shoot from the perimeter and defend at an elite level.