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Victor Wembanyama: The Next NBA Superstar Post-LeBron?

2/22/2026

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LeBron James, drafted first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003, is a four-time NBA champion and all-time points leader.
Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce says Victor Wembanyama could be the next NBA face as LeBron nears retirement.
Victor Wembanyama, selected first in the 2023 NBA Draft, has excelled in his rookie season, leading the league in blocks and winning Rookie of the Year.

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LeBron James, drafted first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003, is a four-time NBA champion and all-time points leader.
Basketball Hall of Famer Paul Pierce says Victor Wembanyama could be the next NBA face as LeBron nears retirement.
Victor Wembanyama, selected first in the 2023 NBA Draft, has excelled in his rookie season, leading the league in blocks and winning Rookie of the Year.