” Oh my… You have to see Adam Silver’s reaction when asked about Victor Wembanyama to get an idea of the phenomenon. Like much of the basketball world, the big boss of the league did not fail to watch the match between Scoot Henderson’s G-League Ignite and the Frenchman’s Metropolitans 92, which raised the “hype” a little more. of the last.
” I could jinx a player by naming him the next big thing », cautiously start “commissioning” it during his press conference in Abu Dhabi, ahead of the preseason game between Bucks and Hawks. Before continuing: He certainly has all the attributes to change the game, physique and mindset to be a great player. He responded present on this big stage “, enumerates the leader about this famous exhibition match.
The latter is therefore well aware that such an attraction is closely followed by a good part of the teams in the league. Even if the phenomenon triggers an unprecedented “tanking” race.
“ I know a lot of our NBA teams are salivating at the thought that potentially, through our lottery, they could get it. So they should all compete very hard next season. “, assures Adam Silver who therefore does not seem worried by the potentially massive “tanking”.
Because finishing last in the league does not lead to recovering the first choice of the Draft. Even if during the 2022 selection, three of the four worst records (Magic, Thunder and Rockets) recovered the first three choices.
The big boss finds in any case ” outstanding “to see that all over the world, young basketball players dream of becoming the next” LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo or Trae Young ”, which was discussed earlier in the press conference. While waiting to see the future nuggets, he says to himself “ eager to see the development of the Frenchman this year. “ He will obviously become stronger, he will grow physically. “And continue to make everyone salivate…
