Victor Wembanyama takes dig at Nikola Jokic while assessing who is NBA’s best player
NY Post
Victor Wembanyama is not joking when it comes to who he believes is the best player in the NBA.
And it’s not three-time league MVP Nikola Jokic.
“I think Jokic is the best offensive player. I don’t think he’s the best player,” Wembanyama said during an ESPN interview ahead of the sidelined Spurs star’s expected return to the lineup Saturday against Oklahoma City in the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas.
The third-year center, who hasn’t played since Nov. 14 due to a calf injury, listed two other recent MVPs — Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the league-best Thunder — ahead of Jokic for their all-around play at both ends of the court.
The 7-foot-4 Wembanyama also included himself as a possibility once he returns to action.
“It’s hard to say, I think it’s between Giannis and Shai,” Wembanyama said. “When I come back on the court, I think it will be me.”
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