Gilbert Arenas Makes Controversial Victor Wembanyama Declaration
Summary
Victor Wembanyama is a 22-year-old French basketball player who led the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals and won Defensive Player of the Year. Retired NBA player Gilbert Arenas said Wembanyama is not yet among the top five players in the league because his offense is not as strong.Key Facts
- Victor Wembanyama is 7-foot-4 and plays for the San Antonio Spurs.
- He led the Spurs to the NBA Finals at age 22.
- Wembanyama was unanimously named Defensive Player of the Year.
- He finished third in MVP voting behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic.
- He averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game in his third season.
- He led the NBA in blocks (also called "rejections") for three years in a row.
- Gilbert Arenas said Wembanyama’s offense is not top 10 and he should not be considered a top-five player yet.
- Wembanyama signed a five-year contract extension worth $252 million with the Spurs this offseason.
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