Tracy McGrady gives advice for Victor Wembanyama, says his hype is too much / News - Basketnews.com

Tracy McGrady says that the hype surrounding Victor Wembanyama is crazy to him and that people are acting like they haven't seen it, but he mentions other 7-footers like Bol Bol and Kristaps Porzingis. T-Mac also advised Wemby to have conversations with Tim Duncan, Gregg Popovich, and David Robinson.

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NBA legend Tracy McGrady recently shared his thoughts on the overwhelming hype surrounding Victor Wembanyama in an interview with GQ's Howard Beck.

Victor Wembanyama

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McGrady drew comparisons between Wemby, the top pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and players like Bol Bol and Kristaps Porzingis, suggesting that he's seen Wembanyama-type of players before.

"The hype is crazy to me. It's too much, bro. I've seen this before. Y'all act like you haven't seen it," McGrady said. "That shit that Bol Bol can do? He's just not given the real opportunity, like I think he should. That kid is skilled. [Kristaps] Porzingis was highly skilled when he first came out, just like that. And hell, he's 7-3, too.

"So I've seen it," he added. "The hype is just crazy. But I get it. It's the media, they're looking for a face for the NBA, and you got to have a new star that you got to build around. Bron [LeBron James] is about to be on his way out, Steph [Curry] and those guys, I get it."

Despite the immense hype and expectations accompanying his No. 1 pick status, Wembanyama finds himself in the hands of one of the most respected NBA franchises, the San Antonio Spurs.

McGrady views this as a perfect situation for the French talent, but Wembyneeds to soak up every bit of information from the people encircling him there.

"To me, he's in a perfect situation, because he's around greatness. One of the greatest coaches ever, greatest power forward ever, one of the greatest centers ever," McGrady underlined. "Sit down and have those conversations with those guys, and just soak up all the advice you possibly could. And I'm sure he's having those conversations. You're not gonna get any better than sitting down talking to Tim Duncan, Pop [Gregg Popovich], and David Robinson."

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