{"id":34749,"date":"2023-05-21T04:01:24","date_gmt":"2023-05-21T04:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/21\/id-take-that-19-year-old-lebron-over-this-19-year-old-nba-executive-prefers-young-lebron-james-over-victor-wembanyama\/"},"modified":"2023-05-21T04:01:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-21T04:01:24","slug":"id-take-that-19-year-old-lebron-over-this-19-year-old-nba-executive-prefers-young-lebron-james-over-victor-wembanyama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/21\/id-take-that-19-year-old-lebron-over-this-19-year-old-nba-executive-prefers-young-lebron-james-over-victor-wembanyama\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI\u2019d take that 19-year-old LeBron over this 19-year-old\u201d \u2013 NBA executive prefers young LeBron James over Victor Wembanyama\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"article-content\" class=\"keeda_widget\" data-postid=\"3966819\" data-slug-id=\"1516736\">\n<p>Back in 2003, LeBron James was viewed as arguably the greatest prospect in basketball history. As a high school senior, he was being compared to the likes of Magic Johnson. <\/p>\n<p>Since LeBron James, there hasn&#8217;t been a prospect to come around that has immense levels of hype. That all changed this year thanks to a seven-footer from France. <\/p>\n<p>This year, Victor Wembanyama is the consensus No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. He has been a social media sensation all year with his jaw-dropping highlights. The hype that has come out of France this year has drawn similar comparisons to that of the LA Lakers star. <\/p>\n<p><template id=\"bets-today-poll\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"preview-card-holder bets-today-poll\">\n<p><span class=\"date\"\/> \u2022 <span class=\"time\"\/><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>Leading up to the draft, Wembanyama has been viewed as the best prospect ever in basketball. However, one NBA executive doesn&#8217;t see it that way. In fact, the exec said he&#8217;d take 19 year old LeBron over Wembanyama right now. <\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>\u201cI remember the first time I saw LeBron,\u201d the executive said. \u201cI came back and said, \u2018Trade our whole team for him right now.\u2019 I\u2019d take that 19-year-old Lebron over this 19-year-old.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Is LeBron James still the greatest NBA prospect of all time? <\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/news-what-victor-wembanyama-s-height-weight-finding-out-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Victor Wembanyama<\/a> has a strong case, but despite his physical stature, he might not claim the top spot when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/nba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">NBA<\/a> prospects. That title still remains with LeBron James. <\/p>\n<p>Part of what makes LeBron the best prospect ever is that everyone knew he&#8217;d be dominant right away. His body was already ready for the league, and he had all the skills necessary to be a high-impact player on day one. LeBron&#8217;s combination of IQ, skill, and athleticism is something basketball has never seen from an 18 year old. <\/p>\n<p>Wembanyama belongs in the discussion becuase of his skills and size, but LeBron might have a slight edge. Mainly because there is no telling how Wembanyama&#8217;s body is going to hold up at the next level. Adding more muscle to his frame is going to be a key part of his development with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/san-antonio-spurs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">San Antonio Spurs<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Prospects like these two come around once evey 20 years, so the debate will be had for some time. 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