The way that the Spurs star has carried the burden of expectations thus far has been comparable to one of the greats in the game.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama entered the NBA last season with expectations that have not been seen since LeBron James was drafted in 2003.
James, to his credit, has won multiple championships and has cemented himself as one of the greatest players of all-time, meeting those expectations over the course of his long career. When Spurs legend Tony Parker thinks of Wembanyama, especially after seeing him exceed the lofty goals set for his rookie year with the franchise, the comparison to James comes to mind.
"Victor is amazing. Like his head and mental side...there's nothing I can tell him. He's ready. ...He's not bothered by the pressure or expectations. He's like LeBron. The only one I can compare with so much expectation before you arrive is LeBron James. He's the only one you can really compare. And Victor's rookie season with the Spurs...he was unbelievable.
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