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Victor Wembanyama says he doesn't feel any pressure ahead of his future in the NBA after being compared to LeBron James, Michael Jordan, or Kobe Bryant.

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The projected No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama didn't play in the NBA yet but has already been compared to the likes of LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant.

Victor Wembanyama

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Nevertheless, Wembanyama says he doesn't feel any pressure because of that.

"I don't feel any pressure on my shoulders, and the reason is because I try to live free, a free man at all times," Wembanyama said on JJ Redick's The Old Man and The Three podcast. "And the way I play is just the way I truly wanna play my whole life. This is me, and I'm just trying to show my true personality and just be myself."

Redick reminded Wembanyama that he was called the best prospect in a generation, with others arguing that the 19-year-old Frenchman might be the best prospect ever in team sports.

However, Wembanyama only repeated his words.

"True. No pressure from that. It's not like it's a reward when someone says that," said Wembanyama.

Redick also made a point, saying that some young guys struggle to remain grounded, but Wembanyama was confident it won't happen to him.

"I know I'm never going to turn like this," Wembanyama assured. "Like, I know I'm never going to lose a grasp on reality and just do some s**t because I know what I want."I'm driven from the inside of my heart, and nothing can put me out of my path."

"I do everything I can, so I deserve what I get. And I think some players are really talented, physically or technically, you know, really, really talented, but their mind isn't as good as their body is.

My totem it's something bigger than basketball, you know, it's just life. It's just accomplishing yourself inside this universe. When I need motivation, when I need energy, and I feel tired out, when I need to fight on the court and it's hard, I always remember I'm free in that universe. I do whatever I can.

And I know what I want to do, and nothing's going to stop me from doing it. And I always got that in mind. And it doesn't just stop at basketball. You know, it's about life," Wembanyama concluded.

Wembanyama averaged 21.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.7 steals, 3.0 blocks, and 1.4 3-pointers per game on 47.0% shooting over 34 games in the French League with Metropolitans 92

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