“I’d take that 19-year-old LeBron over this 19-year-old” – NBA govt prefers younger LeBron James over Victor Wembanyama 

Again in 2003, LeBron James was considered as arguably the best prospect in basketball historical past. As a highschool senior, he was being in comparison with the likes of Magic Johnson.

Since LeBron James, there hasn’t been a prospect to come back round that has immense ranges of hype. That every one modified this yr due to a seven-footer from France.

This yr, Victor Wembanyama is the consensus No. 1 decide within the NBA Draft. He has been a social media sensation all yr along with his jaw-dropping highlights. The hype that has come out of France this yr has drawn comparable comparisons to that of the LA Lakers star.

Main as much as the draft, Wembanyama has been considered as the very best prospect ever in basketball. Nonetheless, one NBA govt does not see it that means. In actual fact, the exec stated he’d take 19-year-old LeBron over Wembanyama proper now.

“I keep in mind the primary time I noticed LeBron,” the manager stated. “I got here again and stated, ‘Commerce our complete staff for him proper now.’ I’d take that 19-year-old LeBron over this 19-year-old.”

Is LeBron James nonetheless the best NBA prospect of all time?

Victor Wembanyama has a robust case, however regardless of his bodily stature, he may not declare the highest spot on the subject of NBA prospects. That title nonetheless stays with LeBron James.

A part of what makes LeBron the very best prospect ever is that everybody knew he’d be dominant straight away. His physique was already prepared for the league, and he had all the abilities essential to be a high-impact participant on Day 1. LeBron’s mixture of IQ, ability and athleticism is one thing basketball has by no means seen from an 18-year-old.

Wembanyama belongs within the dialogue due to his expertise and measurement, however LeBron may need a slight edge. Primarily as a result of there is no such thing as a telling how Wembanyama’s physique goes to carry up on the subsequent stage. Including extra muscle to his body goes to be a key a part of his improvement with the San Antonio Spurs.

Prospects like these two come round as soon as each 20 years, so the controversy will proceed for a while. That being stated, it is exhausting to not aspect with the LeBron as the very best prospect ever within the historical past of the game.