Victor Wembanyama, a rookie sensation for the Spurs, has been making waves in both the NBA and NHL. He has been praised for his exceptional talent and has made history in the NBA with impressive stats. Wembanyama met and swapped jerseys with Connor Bedard, a fellow No. 1 pick in the NHL. The meeting between the two rookie superstars has been lauded as a great experience, with Wembanyama expressing how rare it is to meet someone with so many similarities. The exchange between the two players has been seen as a positive step in growing the sport of hockey. Wembanyama's impact on the court has garnered high praise from his peers, with Coby White and Andre Drummond acknowledging his exceptional abilities.
Connor Bedard on meeting Wembanyama yesterday: "He's going to be, or he already is, really special. Getting to talk to him a bit and hear his perspective on coming over from Europe and [being in] similar situations — him even more just with how big the NBA is. It was good to get…
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama finds someone who can relate to him in Blackhawks teen star Connor Bedard https://t.co/4nY2z2pWA7 via @expressnews
Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama is turning foes into fans: “He’s really freaking good.” “It’s crazy the amount of shots he alters.” “You almost have to recalibrate yourself.” “There’s things that he’s done in games that are really pretty remarkable.” https://t.co/hRrwri9oGq
Andre Drummond is 1st player in NBA history to post at least 12 pts, 8 rebs, 5 steals and 2 blocks in less than 20 minutes. "He changed the game for us," Coby White said. On Drummond helping quiet Victor Wembanyama in the Bulls' 3rd straight victory: https://t.co/vSXRa7Ye8O
Wemby called his meeting arranged by the NHL with 18-year-old Chicago Blackhawks rookie sensation Connor Bedard a great experience. “It’s not often – almost never – that I get to meet people so great that also have so many similarities with myself,” he said.
Coby White with high praise for Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama: “He’s just a different type of talent.” https://t.co/t4KFtsVIBG
Pop reiterated it's a wonderful experience coaching Victor Wembanyama: "Fortunately for myself and my staff, he wants to be coached. He wants to be told, he wants to be critiqued. But then he also wants to know what's the approved solution."
THIS is how you grow the sport of hockey. Wemby and Bedard, two of the biggest rookie superstars in sports history, sat down for a chat on Thursday 🤩 https://t.co/BzuHg10Wlz
Our No. 1 overall pick learning hockey from the @NHL's No. 1 overall pick! Victor Wembanyama 🤝 Connor Bedard https://t.co/7kAvPmRpgT
Victor Wembanyama and Connor Bedard’s iconic jersey swap left fans with some comical photos https://t.co/YLI5XJODk9
Victor Wembanyama is the first player in NBA history to have 100+ rebounds, 20+ blocks and 10+ made threes through his first 10 career road games. https://t.co/57RdGG77IR
Wemby and Connor Bedard link up for the first time 🤩 Couple of No. 1 picks 🤝 (via @NHL) https://t.co/VrQl2m4Ib0
Victor Wembanyama appears twice as tall as Connor Bedard in No. 1 pick jersey swap https://t.co/LQOHpAVOai https://t.co/miKpxDAcsK
Who would be better in the other's league? 😂 🏒 Victor Wembanyama playing in the NHL 🏀 Connor Bedard playing in the NBA (📸: @NHL) https://t.co/ZxwBfuXo2E
Connor Bedard x Victor Wembanyama No. 1s meet and greet. 🤝 https://t.co/kFKgGD7UXy
Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama has lived up to the hype in 2023, @SIChrisMannix writes https://t.co/THcuOmIueP