As expected, a monster! Wembanyama NBA Top 100 Players, Top Ranking Riser

Sep 19, 2024

As expected, a monster! Wembanyama NBA Top 100 Players, Top Ranking Riser


Victor Wembanyama is definitely a monster.

He averaged 21 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.6 blocks in 29.7 minutes per game last season.

It was a monstrous performance. The media outlet 'was already one of the best defenders in the league. He said he was the first rookie to be selected for the All-Defensive First Team.

He predicted that his power would be even stronger in his second year.

CBS Sports in the U.S. announced the top 100 players for the 2024-2025 NBA season.

First place was Nikola Jokic. The second place was Greek monster Janis Antetokounmpo (Milwick Bucks), the third place was Luca Doncic (Dallas), the fourth place was Oklahoma's absolute ace Shai Gilzer Alexander, and fifth place was Joel Embiid.

The player who received the most attention was Wembanyama, who ranked 12th.

ESPN in the U.S. predicts this season that Wembanyama will be able to enter the ranks of superstars in earnest. The media reported 'Wembanyama, which has amazing talent, also has a strong speed of development. San Antonio has already reorganized the team around him. Standing tall at 2 meters 23 meters and with excellent speed, he tests every game to see what he can do with his physical condition. Jump shooting ability, which is considered a weakness, is also developing. It is evolving into a more powerful pacer. San Antonio has recruited players who can help Wembanyama, such as Chris Paul and Harris Barnes. It is natural to expect him to be the best superstar in his second year.

Wembley was the player who rose the most among CBS Sports' top 100. He rose 46 places from 58th place last season.

Chet Hommegren (68th → 30th) came in second, and Alferen Sengun (85th → 47th) came in third.



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