Victor Wembanyama was 'not human' in season opener | Off Guard with Austin Rivers | NBA on NBC

Victor Wembanyama's Dominant Opener

• 🚀 Victor Wembanyama delivered an unbelievable performance in his season opener, showcasing exceptional talent.
• 🏀 Highlights included a "rock the cradle dunk" over Anthony Davis, a "volleyball spike" block on Derek Lively, and an "in-n-out cross" leading to a step-back three-pointer.
• 👏 Observers and teammates, like Stephan Castle, are already calling him the "best player in the NBA" due to his unprecedented skills.

Anthony Davis's Conditioning Concerns

• ⚠️ Anthony Davis appeared "too heavy" and "slow" in the game, raising concerns about his conditioning.
• 💬 His explanation for coming into camp heavy was dismissed as a "typical excuse" for players who are out of shape.
• 💡 It was suggested that AD, in his 14th or 15th year, needs to adapt his body and game by losing weight, similar to how Tim Duncan and Al Horford extended their careers.

Wembanyama's Unique Skillset

• 🧠 Wembanyama possesses "guard-like tendencies" and exceptional coordination for his size, which is unusual for a player of his height and length.
• ⚡ His ability to perform complex moves is compared to other skilled bigs like Alperen Şengün, who also demonstrates guard-like footwork.
• 🎯 Austin Rivers considers Wembanyama a power forward and potentially the best power forward in the NBA, second only to Giannis Antetokounmpo.

NBA MVP Race and Future Potential

• 🏆 The current MVP race is primarily dominated by international players like Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Dončić, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
• ✨ Wembanyama has the potential to join this elite group and become an MVP candidate if he maintains his high level of play throughout the season.
• 📈 There is a strong desire for Wembanyama to play 65-70 games this season, allowing his "alien" talent to be consistently showcased.