In the last NBA season, fans witnessed the debut of the 7-foot phenom Victor Wembanyama. In his debut season, Wembanyama dominated the league with his towering stature, which was highlighted by the youngster winning the Rookie of the Year award. Wemby showed signs of becoming an all-time great, and many analysts have already labeled him the face of the league.
Recently former NBA big man Paul Mokeski shared his concerns about Victor Wembanyama and his long-term health. He further mentioned the risks that the NBA big men carry due to their size and weight. Mokeski believes that Wembanyama’s size could make him vulnerable to significant health issues later in life, before going on to mention some notable names like Wilt Chamberlain and Moses Malone who suffered health issues.
The human body is not made to be so tall, from Darryl Dawkins and Moses Malone to Earl Cureton, Wilt Chamberlain, and Jack Haley, they all died from heart-related problems. This is what happens with tall players like me who played in the NBA. We notice the former tall players who have passed away and how they died. Yes, it is a concern.
Paul Mokeski said via News 4 San Antonio
The Spurs health staff will ensure that Wemby remains injury-free, as NBA big men often face significant injury issues during their careers, as seen with Yao Ming and Dwight Howard who were derailed by injuries. This focused and proactive approach will keep Webanyama safe and healthy throughout his career.
Wemby is on the road to become the face of the league. The league quickly took notice of his unparalleled talent. Opposing teams found it exceptionally challenging to counter his unique combination of height, speed, and skill. His ability to stretch the floor with long-range shooting and dominate the paint with his defensive prowess made him a nightmare for defenders. San Antonio will certainly try to rebuild their team around the big Frenchman.
Victory Wembanyama will prosper with Chris Paul, says NBA Legend
Victor Wembanyama is coming off a dominant rookie season and is on the road to becoming the face of the league. Recently the San Antonio Spurs made one of the biggest moves this off-season as they signed NBA veteran Chris Paul. According to many, Paul is considered to be one of the best leaders on the court in the NBA.
KG sees a bright future for San Antonio with Chris Paul at the helm.
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Recently, NBA legend Kevin Garnett, on the All the Smoke podcast discussed Victor Wembanyama playing with Chris Paul. KG mentioned that Wembanyama would prosper and become a superstar under the mentorship of CP3. Garnett’s analysis suggests that Wembanyama’s potential could be fully realized with Paul guiding him on the court.
Paul is known to elevate the talent around as seen before during his days with the Lob City Clippers. With the Clippers, Paul helped Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan and elevated their skills as a big man. Further Paul is expected to do the same with the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama.
