The annual NBA Draft selects players who will one day become the future of the league!

In basketball as a sport, the NBA is the most competitive league in the world. Millions of eligible players declare their names for the NBA Draft in hopes that they can be among the most elite athletes in the sport. Most players don't manage to get in, but those who do have to prove themselves constantly to keep up with the competition. Very few players have had expectations of greatness even before they have entered the league; one of them is LeBron James, dubbed the chosen one when he was drafted out of high school to his home city of Cleveland. Victor Wembanyanma, according to many, is the best prospect since James himself. Here are five reasons that might actually be true!

Victor Wembanyama's height

Victor Wembanyama is going to be among the tallest players in the league. Standing at 7 feet 5 inches, he can practically perform a standing dunk. His height offers the team unlimited options both on offence and defence.

An 8-foot wingspan

The most important physical attribute for any NBA player is their wingspan. The young Frenchman has an astounding 8-foot wingspan. To put that in context, all-time greats of the sport, including players like Michael Jordan and Lebron James, have shorter wingspans than Victor Wembanyama. This makes sure of his defensive capabilities.

The skills

What separates Victor from other traditional big men in the sport is his skill. Wembanyama has ball-handling skills like a traditional shooting guard, and he is also very effective as a scorer. The 'three-point shot' that he has makes him a threat from all parts of the court. This qualifies him as extremely dangerous. Players like Shaq and Hakeem were poor shooters but still managed to dominate the league in their prime, winning multiple championships. With his impeccable shooting range, Wembanayama becomes practically unstoppable!

Prior experience

Unlike others in his draft class, Wembanyama has been playing in professional leagues in France. This gives him an advantage over his competitors, who have either been playing NCAA or college basketball or in the G-League. Victor Wembanyama has not only played in a professional league; he also won the Most Valuable Award there last year. Making his transition to the NBA a little less difficult compared to his peers.

A successor to Tim Duncan

Victor was the number 1 overall pick in the NBA draft, selected by the Spurs, who have previously won five NBA championships with Tim Duncan. The Spurs system is the best for Wembanyama to grow as a player; he will have coaches who know what it takes to be a champion, including head coach Greg Popovich.