Victor Wembanyama's surprising but glowing statement about LeBron James
It has gotten to the point where some may take his greatness and production for granted. As he enters his record 23rd NBA season, he is coming off a season in which he continued to play at a superstar level and earned a spot on the All-NBA Second Team.
San Antonio Spurs Victor Wembanyama is quickly evolving into a superstar himself, and he is one of a few leading lights who could take the proverbial torch from James. In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), he was asked whose game is most underrated, and he surprisingly said James.
There has been talk that the 40-year-old doesn't quite have the same type of offensive bag or skill sets as some of the other great scorers in the league, past and present. But he has improved his 3-point shooting over the last two years, and that has been a key to his insane longevity.
James averaged 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds a game while shooting 51.3% from the field and 37.6% from 3-point range this past season. During the 2023-24 campaign, he made a career-high 41% of his 3-point attempts.
The 2025-26 season is the final year of his current contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. While he's still around and playing at a high level, both his fans and haters should appreciate his abilities on the court.
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