Victor Wembanyama seen as best prospect since LeBron James, NBA teams set to tank for him

Victor Wembanyama impressed NBA scouts with his 37 points, seven 3-pointers and five blocks in Tuesday's exhibition game. NBA teams are already talking about tanking for him. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has previously opposed the idea of tankings. Zion Williamson was seen as a generational prospect before the 2018-19 season.

Victor Wembanyama is the best prospect since LeBron James. NBA teams are planning to tank for him.

Victor Wembanyama is already getting the same hype as LeBron James. The 18-year-old France native combines his 7-foot-4 frame with an ability to hit the outside shot, drive through the lane, pull up on the mid-range and protect the rim.

Victor Wembanyama is a 7-foot-4 Durant who blocks shots. He will be the most hyped player since LeBron James.

The NBA draft lottery takes place in February. Teams could try to get the top pick. Utah Jazz could be interested in this as they have a lot of draft picks. The New York Knicks are not a team that would tank for Victor Wembanyama.   The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs have also done a good job accumulating draft pick stockpiles.