Victor Wembanyama and the Freak-Athlete Conundrum
Victor Wembanyama and the Freak-Athlete Conundrum
The article explores the author's struggle to connect with Victor Wembanyama, the NBA's most promising young talent. Despite efforts to appreciate the evolution of the game, Wembanyama's 'freak athlete' physique and unique skills make him unrelatable, contrasting with more traditionally built stars like Steph Curry or Michael Jordan, whose appeal lies in a perceived attainable greatness. The author questions if Wembanyama represents a new era of basketball that fans will need time to adjust to, noting his impressive rookie season and a signature Nike shoe featuring an alien logo.
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hard to tell if this article is complimentary or a pot shot.
it's nice when a field of heroes take on different profiles and while the average relatable star has wide appeal, fans (and would be fans) deserve different stars for different strokes.
victor has made his mark. he's embraced the "alien" moniker with the long lanky heroic stride!
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