Draymond GreenForward, Golden State Warriors

Why Wemby is actually BETTER than the hype🗣️ #nba #wemby #draymondgreen

21 Feb 2024 · 1 min

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In this solo commentary, NBA veteran Draymond Green reflects on Victor "Wemby" Wembanyama’s game after watching a recent matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Green notes that Wembanyama’s greatest assets are not his scoring but his defensive presence—especially his shot‑blocking—and his attention to the "little things" that influence a game. He recounts how coach Gregg Popovich brought Wembanyama off the bench in the second half, where the rookie poured in 23 points while continuing to dominate defensively. Green also shares a post‑game anecdote: Wembanyama, after the game, dropped his weights in the weight room, approached Green, and silently sought advice, demonstrating humility and a hunger to learn. Green concludes that these intangible qualities, combined with his on‑court impact, make Wembanyama "actually better than the hype."

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So I watch Wemby. I haven't got an opportunity to play against him yet, but I watch him. He's a special talent. But what's your take on becoming who he can be in the league? I don't think Wemby's best attribute is scoring. Yes. I'm not sure what it is right now, but I called the game when they played the Hawks probably a month ago. That game in particular, this is what I love about it. Pop brings him off the bench the second half. Really? He starts the game, obviously. He didn't like the energy that group had. Brings him off the bench and he— came in in that second half and he scored 23 points. But it wasn't that, he's blocking everything. And this is what you'll love about him. He's a little things dude. That's his game changer. So he's better than the hype. Not 'cause the shit you can see, it's the shit you can't see. And this is what really got me. After the game, I'm walking out, he's in the weight room. He sees me, he drops the weights, he comes down, he shakes my hand. He shakes my hand, he doesn't even say nothing. He just puts his head down. He wanted some wisdom or knowledge. I said, "Oh, he's gonna be great." He wants to keep learning. But the little things he does besides the big things you see, is why he's gonna be out. He's actually better than the hype. It's scary. Yeah.