[Saba Sports News] Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo are NBA superstars, but in a recent survey, more GMs indicated they would start a franchise with Victor Wembanyama over these two.
The survey asked GMs which player they would choose to start a franchise with, and the results were as follows:
Nikola Jokic, Denver – 33%
Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio – 23%
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee – 13%
Luka Doncic, Dallas – 10%
Anthony Edwards, Minnesota – 7%
This highlights the high regard in which GMs hold Wembanyama. Preferring him over Giannis, often considered a top-20 all-time player, is a significant statement. Age is a factor, with Giannis being 28, but even with that considered, it’s remarkable.
This raises questions about what these GMs might have been willing to offer for the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft if the San Antonio Spurs had entertained offers. The consensus appears to be that Wembanyama is an exceptional building block for the future.
While it may seem premature to select Wembanyama over Giannis and Doncic, especially before he’s played an NBA game, the majority of the league is evidently sold on the 19-year-old’s potential.
He has received praise from experts like Channing Frye, and his early performance, such as his first preseason game, suggests he could be something special if he maintains good health throughout his career.