Victor Wembanyama reveals his dream NBA teammate as Spurs rookie admits it would be ‘crazy’ to play alongside basketball legend

Victor Wembanyama reveals his dream NBA teammate as Spurs rookie admits it would be 'crazy' to play alongside basketball legend

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Victor Wembanyama has named his dream NBA teammate amid his sensational rookie season with the San Antonio Spurs.

Wembanyama, who was selected by San Antonio with the first overall pick at this year’s NBA draft, is enjoying an incredible start to life with the Spurs, registering 20.5 points per game, 10 rebounds and a free-throw percentage of 81.

Last week the 20-year-old also became the first player to secure a triple-double with blocks for over three years in their win over the Toronto Raptors.

But there’s only one question on everyone’s lips as he continues to receive plaudits: Which player past or present would be his dream teammate?

Victor Wembanyama has named his dream NBA teammate amid his sensational rookie season

Victor Wembanyama has named his dream NBA teammate amid his sensational rookie season

Wembanyama was very briefly taken aback when asked the question by the NBA

Wembanyama was very briefly taken aback when asked the question by the NBA

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‘Dream teammate to play with? Erm… damn!’ he said when asked the question by the NBA.

He then added: ‘I mean, Wilt [Chamberlain]. That would be crazy.’

Chamberlain, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, was an All-Star in 13 of his 14 seasons played. 

During his iconic career, he spent six years with the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, three with the Philadelphia 76ers and five with the LA Lakers.

The former center was a two-time NBA champion and was also named MVP on four separate occasions. 

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic recently had huge praise for Wembanyama, claiming the Frenchman will go on to ‘change’ the game of basketball and leave a legacy similar to Chamberlain’s.

But he eventually opted for NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain, admitting it would have been 'crazy'

But he eventually opted for NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain, admitting it would have been ‘crazy’

Chamberlain, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, was an All-Star in 13 of his 14 seasons played

Chamberlain, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, was an All-Star in 13 of his 14 seasons played

The rookie is still only 20 but, speaking at All-Star weekend, Jokic said Wembanyama’s influence will become clear in time.  

‘I like his approach. He really cares – he’s not scared of getting tired, or getting “embarrá´€ssed” in some moments,’ said Jokic.

‘He just plays and wants to win the game. He’s playing 100 per cent and you can see he’s doing a lot of things on the court. So he’s a really good player. 

‘I’ve already said it – I think he’s going to change the game and we just need to give him time and witness (it).’ 

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