Well now, let me tell ya something ’bout this young fella, Victor Wembanyama, or as they like to call him, “Wemby”. He’s a tall drink of water, that one. The kind of tall you wouldn’t believe till you see him in person. I heard he’s 7 feet 5 inches tall! Ain’t that somethin’? You can imagine how hard it is for folks to get the ball over him when he’s reachin’ up there like a big ol’ tree.
Now, his reach is somethin’ to be talked about, too. His standing reach is a solid 10 feet. I know, sounds crazy, don’t it? But that means when he’s standin’ there with his arms up, he’s almost as tall as the rim itself! Makes it tough for anyone to try to get the ball past him when he’s playin’ defense. He’s not just tall, he’s got them long arms, too, like a stretch of the horizon.
And let’s talk ‘bout his jumpin’ ability. When he jumps, it’s like watchin’ a leaf float up in the air. He can leap up to 40.5 inches, that’s what the young folks say. What I know is, he can jump higher than most of them fellas in the league. And when he’s up there, his reach on a jump shot is 9 feet 9 inches, higher than anyone else. So, if you think you’re gonna block his shot, you better think again! The man just keeps goin’ up and up!
But wait, there’s more to it than just his reach and jumpin’ abilities!
Wemby ain’t just about height and jumps. When he dunks the ball, he’s up there so high, you’d think he was part of the clouds. His dunkin’ reach is a whopping 12 feet 3 inches. Yes, you heard me right, 12 feet 3 inches! I can’t even imagine how that feels, bein’ up so high, puttin’ the ball in the hoop like it’s nothin’. That’s more than just a dunk; it’s like watchin’ a giant put a basketball through a hoop while the rest of us can barely reach the rim!
But it ain’t just the numbers that make Wemby special. It’s the way he moves on the court. The way he plays, it’s like he was born to do it. He’s got skills that folks say you don’t see from a big man like him. He dribbles, he passes, and he shoots, all with the grace of someone half his size. He’s a mix of size and skill that don’t come around too often.
And the thing that gets me is, folks can’t believe how good he is at such a young age. The boy’s only 18 years old! Just 18, and he’s already takin’ over the court like he’s been playin’ for years. They’re sayin’ he’s gonna be the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Now that’s somethin’! I reckon a lotta folks are gonna be watchin’ him real close to see what he does next.
So, if you ever get a chance to watch him play, you better take it. You won’t see nothin’ like it again. Victor Wembanyama’s a big name, and with that big reach and them long arms, I reckon he’s gonna be a big deal in the NBA for a long time. He’s already breakin’ records and makin’ history, and I ain’t doubtin’ he’ll keep on doin’ it.
Wemby’s reach might just be the future of the game. If you’re a fan of basketball, keep your eyes peeled for this fella. He’s one to watch!
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