Luka Doncic says Victor Wembanyama will be an amazing player / News - Basketnews.com

Luka Doncic reacted to Victor Wembanyama's NBA debut, emphasizing the San Antonio Spurs rookie's movement and claiming that he will be an amazing player to watch.

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Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic did his things in the 2023-24 NBA season opener against the San Antonio Spurs, but he also had the opportunity to take part in the Victor Wembanyama NBA debut.

Player of the Game EFF 38 Luka Doncic Points 33 Accuracy 13-25 Rebounds 14 Assists 10

In a 126-119 win, Doncic secured a triple-double of 33 points (10/14 2PT, 3/11 3PT, 4/7 FT), 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in 34 minutes of play.

Talking about Wembanyama, Doncic said it was a fun challenge for him.

"It was fun," Doncic said after the game. "We knew the whole building was going to be loud and everything. This is probably one of the best prospects to enter the NBA, so it was fun. For me personally, I like challenges, so that was a fun challenge."

Wembanyama finished his NBA debut with 15 points (2/4 2PT, 3/5 3PT, 0/1 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, and 5 turnovers in 23 minutes of action.

The Slovenian star also has no doubts that Wembanyama will become an amazing player, emphasizing the San Antonio Spurs rookie's incredible movement.

"He has obviously the size, obviously like everybody talks, but the way he moves for 7-5, 7-6 -- I don't know what it is, sorry -- but he moves incredible," Doncic said.

"He moves like a point guard almost. So it's pretty amazing to see him. He's going to have a great future, and it's going to be amazing to watch," Luka concluded.

Victor Wembanyama debut highlights

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