Giannis joins LeBron: 'I believe in 2045, everybody is going to look like Victor Wembanyama' / News - Basketnews.com

Giannis Antetokounmpo says NBA players have to get ready for Victor Wembanyama because he is incredible.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo joined LeBron James to comment on the immense point-center skillset Victor Wembanyama already possesses at 18. Previously, LeBron called the 7-foot-3 (2.21-meter) big man an alien.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Giannis praised Wembanyama following the French unicorn's 37-point performance in a rematch against the G League Ignite.

Wembanyama averaged 36.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.5 blocks over a two-game span in an NBA environment.

"I had the chance to watch Victor play in 2021, a year ago, for the first time because my little brother, Kostas, played for ASVEL and they were teammates. And he's incredible, man," Antetokounmpo said. "I believe in 2045, everybody is going to look like Victor.

"His skills, the way he can shoot the ball, the way he can move, he's extremely fast for his size, he can block shots, he can be a threat on the defensive end, he's unbelievable," Greek Freak continued his praises.

"I believe it's only a matter of time until he's in the league. For him, the key is just to keep getting better, keep staying humble, and stay healthy. With a body like that and a skill set like that, as long as he stays healthy, he's going to keep improving. And keep enjoying the game as much as he can.

"He has the chance to be one of the best, not at his age, not in Europe, but one of the best to ever play this game. We have never seen someone like that before. I think it's a good challenge for everybody in the league, to have somebody who's 7-foot-2 and is able to shoot over you, dribble like he's a guard, block shots, and run down the floor fast. We gotta get ready for this kid, you know? He's going to be really good," Giannis Antetokounmpo finished his compliments for Wembanyama.

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