5 times Victor Wembanyama made NBA personalities look extremely small ft. Malika Andrews and Steph Curry
Victor Wembanyama is set to make his NBA debut with the San Antonio Spurs against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. The center has gotten plenty of buzz for his incredible potential, making the game highly anticipated.
Blessed with impressive shotmaking and defensive capabilities, Wembanyama is 7-foot-4 with the ball-handling skills of a guard. With his electric offensive package, the French phenom is shaping up to be a headache for opposing defenses.
There have been several occasions already when the Spurs center has showcased just how tall he is compared to other NBA personalities. From ESPN's Malika Andrews to Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, Wembanyama towers over others.
Here's a look at five NBA personalities who appear small alongside Victor Wembanyama.
Five NBA personalities who Victor Wembanyama has made look short
#5, Malika Andrews
Recently, ESPN's Malika Andrews interviewed the 2023 No. 1 pick ahead of the 2023-24 regular season. On her Instagram handle, Andrews uploaded pictures of her interview, including an image of herself alongside the Spurs center.
#4, Chris Paul
The Mercury News' Shayna Rubin uploaded footage of a jersey exchange between Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul. From the interaction, Paul can be seen extending his height a bit.
#3, Stephen Curry
During the preseason game between the Spurs and Golden State Warriors, Wembanyama and Stephen Curry were head-to-head in the tip-off. The tip-off moment was uploaded by Warriors on NBC Sports via X.
#2, Thomas Bryant
Against the Miami Heat in the preseason, Victor Wembanyama had the hops and the height to dunk the ball ferociously over the outstretched arms of Thomas Bryant. Besides the jump and the height, the wingspan was incredible to see happen live with Bryant listed at 6-foot-10 playing the center position.
#1, Rudy Gobert
Alongside fellow French player Rudy Gobert, Victor Wembanyama still remained taller than the 7-foot-1 Timberwolves center. The footage was uploaded by the Washington Post's Ben Golliver via X.
According to a 2022 Basket News article, Gobert talked about the moment between him and Wembanyama.
"It doesn't happen a lot," Gobert said. "It was great. I'm used to being the one looking from up above. It's unusual for me, but it happens. I've seen Boban (Marjanovic) and Tacko (Fall) a few times. It makes me feel like a normal person."
From these five NBA personalities, it's safe to say that the league is set to see more moments and interactions of Victor Wembanyama showcasing just how incredible his height is.