Victor Wimbanyama's entry into the NBA is both exciting and worrisome. Some experts believe his physique is perfect for the modern NBA, while others worry that he is too skinny to withstand the physical demands of the league.
Zvezda Mitrovic, the head coach of the Montenegrin national basketball team, has coached Wimbaniama in Europe. He believes that it would be impossible for Vembaniama to play long in the NBA if he played with players of the previous generation, when players like Charles Oakley were common.
Mitrovic said Vembaniama's small stature made him susceptible to coverages and physical defense. He recalled a game in which his team used coverages to pull Vembaniama out of the box to defend smaller, faster players. Vembanjama also struggled to score against the 6-foot-6 Charles Kahudi.
However, Mitrovic also praised Wambanyama's skill and potential. He called Wambanyama a "monster" on the court and said he has the ability to become a dominant player in the NBA.
Some experts believe that Wambanyama should gain weight to better withstand the league's physical matchups. However, Wambaniama himself has stated that he does not consider himself a natural center and prefers to play on the outside. If Wambanyama doesn't spend too much time inside, then his current body type might be ideal.
It's still early in the season, but Wambanyama has already proven that he has the skills and potential to be an NBA star. Only time will tell if his thin frame will be a liability for him.