San Antonio Spurs Centre Victor Wembanyama had a memorable rookie season final yr, shortly making a reputation for himself as a fearsome drive on the court docket.
His distinctive mix of abilities, measurement and agility not solely impressed followers, but additionally garnered respect from seasoned veterans and former gamers.
A type of gamers, Metta World Peace, previously often known as Ron Artest, has brazenly expressed his admiration for the younger star.
Artest, who joined the league in 1999 and had a 17-year profession highlighted by a Defensive Participant of the 12 months award and 4 All-Defensive Workforce choices, shared his ideas throughout an interview on SiriusXM NBA Radio.
“[Victor Wembanyama] needs to win the DPOY”@MettaWorld37 inform @SamMitchellNBA & @RickKamlaSports that Wemby is his finest defender within the league. pic.twitter.com/twAMTNkITg
— SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) September 19, 2024
When requested which present participant he would select to defend elite scorers like Kevin Durant, he did not hesitate.
“I like him, he’s old skool,” World Peace mentioned. “He’s old skool. He goes after issues. He needs to win Defensive Participant of the 12 months. He instructed Rudy Gobert, I believe I heard one thing from him, ‘That is your final recreation.’ You already know?”
Artest’s endorsement of Wembanyama speaks volumes, particularly coming from a participant recognized for his defensive skills.
“I actually like him. I am trying ahead to seeing what he does. But when I needed to choose one man, clearly he is a cheater, however I might most likely choose Wembanyama,” he added.
Wembanyama’s presence will undoubtedly make him a nightmare for opposing groups, and it appears solely a matter of time earlier than he wins the Defensive Participant of the 12 months award.
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