Magic Johnson Makes Wild Claim About Victor Wembanyama

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Magic Johnson during the MLS Cup Final game between Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rob Ericson/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
Magic Johnson's statement had some fans confused.

Magic Johnson is the best point guard to ever play the game of basketball. At this point, most NBA fans can agree that this is a fact. He won five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and mesmerized fans with his passing. Overall, he is probably a top-five player to ever step on an NBA court.

If you're a fan of Johnson, then you know that he still loves the game of basketball. Sure, he doesn't work for the Lakers anymore, however, he is always trying to evaluate talent. So much so that he is now weighing in on the current consensus number-one overall prospect for the 2023 NBA Draft.

Earvin Magic Johnson Jr. attends the match between Philadelphia Union and LAFC as part of the MLS Cup Final 2022 at Banc of California Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)

Magic Johnson Speaks

That man is none other than Victor Wembanyama. At 7'4," Wembanyama is looking like an absolute beast of a player. He is killing it over in France and subsequently, teams believe he can be their savior. As for Magic Johnson, he believes the kid is better than just good.

"I had the chance to meet and talk to the best player in the world and this year's number one pick in the NBA draft Victor Wembanyama!" Johnson said. Yes, you read that right. Johnson is actually claiming that Wembanyama is the best player in the entire world.

As you can see in the tweets below, many found this to be incredibly bold. Overall, Wembanyama has yet to do anything at the pro level. For all we know, he could wind up being a huge bust. However, Magic seems to have a ton of confidence in the young man.

Let us know what you think of Magic's prediction, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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Alexander Cole
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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