Welcome to the Victor Wembanyama experience. Here we bring you the grand debut of the 7-foot-4 Frenchman who can effortlessly dribble a ball between your legs, deflect your three-pointers, step back from downtown for the three, jump from a standstill outside the restricted area, and dunk on you. Witness this human cheat code.
This page tracks the rookie journey of San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, compared to the most anticipated basketball prospects over the past 50 years. We use Yahoo Sports’ fantasy basketball settings to rank the rookies’ production based on specific metrics and points awarded for their performance in each statistical category.
The metrics and the points awarded for each statistical category including points scored, field goals made, field goals attempted, free throws made, free throws attempted, 3-pointers made, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, and turnovers.
We’ll also pay homage to legends like Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Wes Unseld, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as we compare today’s rookies to the greats who made their professional debuts before 1970.
The challenge of drawing comparisons across the NBA eras is exciting and becomes easier after the league standardized the 82-game season (1967) and recognized blocks and steals (1973). Merging with the ABA in 1976 further simplifies the understanding of the methods of play.
All ranking systems are flawed and the most notable vulnerability here is the 3-point advantage for modern players. The rise of the 3-point line in 1979 and the style of play itself present bragging rights for today’s rookies, giving them a statistical edge.
However, experience negates a large part of that advantage. With only a few exceptions, today’s phenoms need to compete with the more seasoned entries, including those with a couple of collegiate seasons under their belts. The instant prep-to-pro success, first implemented by players like LeBron James, is a rarity.
The key here is to look at Season averages, Points (FG%, 3P%, FT%), rebounds, assists, turnovers, steals, blocks, advanced statistics like player efficiency rating and box plus-minus, and the Yahoo Fantasy points based on the default season settings.
Without further ado, the Victor Vector rankings:
– Victor Vector Yahoo Fantasy points in Week 1: (16th)
– Victor Vector Yahoo Fantasy points in Week 2: (6th)
– Week 3 (undisclosed)
Emulate the prowess of past and present basketball legends as we track the progress of Victor Vector in the NBA.
With the San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama has made a remarkable debut in the 2023-24 season. His Week 3 stats boast 19.7 PTS (45/30/77), 8.8 REB, 2.5 AST (3.8 TO), 1.1 STL, and 2.4 BLK. Through 10 games, he’s totaled 197-88-25-11-24, with 38 TO, showcasing his stunning agility and precision.
Victor Vector Yahoo Fantasy points (through Week 3): 360.85. As he continues to evolve on the court, Wembanyama promises an unmatched experience in the world of basketball. The anticipation builds for his upcoming games and overall performance as he becomes the new face of basketball fandom.
