The Portland Trail Blazers are hoping to win the NBA Draft Lottery in two weeks’ time so they can select 7-5 French big man Victor Wembanyama.
As a mammoth human who can stretch the floor with a mean jump shot like a shooting guard, Wembanyama is one of the most unique prospects in basketball history. While his offense is tantalizing to watch, his defense should cause mayhem for opponents in the NBA right away.
Bleacher Report describes the on-court benefits that the team would reap if Wembanyama joined the Blazers.
Jusuf Nurkiu0107’s lack of defensive mobility stands as one of those reasons, as has a general lack of size in support of the Blazers’ diminutive backcourt.