Victor Wembanyama is obviously a very talented rookie playing for a very lacking team.
But would he be considered the best player in the NBA right now if he was surrounded by more talent?
That’s what former NBA player Stephen Jackson believes, and he shared that thought via the DratfKings Network along with Matt Barnes.
He said that if there were two other superstar players alongside him, people would be calling Wembanyama the best player in the entire league.
Stephen Jackson says if Victor Wembanyama was on a better team we’d be talking about him as the best player in the #NBA RIGHT NOW! #AllTheSmoke
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That is quite a statement from Jackson, especially considering the talent that is in the league right now.
At the same time, Wembanyama really is blowing people away with his incredible talent and the amount of growth he has shown within just a few months.
His numbers are often mind-boggling and the way he has found a strong comfort level during his first season is also remarkable.
In a few years, he really might look like a future Hall of Famer, but is it too soon to say that he could be the best player in the league?
It will be exciting to see him play with more talent in the years ahead.
Based on what fans have seen from his first season, it is believed that Wembanyama will only get better and better in the future.
His team will also evolve and get stronger too.
The Spurs will likely try to do something in the summer to enhance the roster around Wembanyama.
For example, there have been rumors of the front office wanting to sign Trae Young or another strong point guard to lead the frontcourt.
If the players surrounding Wembanyama get better, he can help his team actually get far into the playoffs.
It is then that Jackson’s prediction might come true and others could call him the greatest player in the NBA.
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