Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson are some of the top prospects in the 2023 NBA draft. Victor is considered to be a generational talent coming into the NBA and is a lock to go number 1 overall to the San Antonio Spurs. Scoot is projected to go number 2 two overall in the NBA draft to the Charlotte Hornets.
Scoot in a recent workout for the Portland Trail Blazers looked NBA ready and his game speaks volumes about how he can change the game with his explosiveness and agility. Victor, on the other hand, is a 7’2 unicorn who can shoot over the top of any defender, can block shots, and score at will.
It will be interesting to see how these players blossom in the NBA and who is the best player in the 2023 NBA Draft class.
Victor Wembanyama’s height vs Scoot Henderson’s Height
Victor Wembanyama is a whopping 7 feet 2 inches in terms of his height whereas Scoot Henderson is listed at 6 feet 2 Inches.
Using his height Victor has been able to block shots at around 3 blocks per game and can rebound the ball at a high clip too. He has been called a unicorn and for all the right reasons. He can create separation, shoot over the top of any defender, defend, playmake, and he also has great handles for a guy who is over 7 feet.
Scoot Henderson is 6 feet 2 inches but that has not let him stop from dominating the game of basketball. His explosiveness, shooting touch, ball handling, and the way he can drive to the basket are very impressive. Scoot is also mentored by Stephen Curry (the greatest shooter ever in the NBA). When Scoot played head-to-head against Wembanyama earlier, Henderson went at him and scored at will against the number one overall pick.
Even though the height difference is massive between the two, Scoot is still considered to be a future all-star caliber player and to make some noise with his play. When we talk about Victor, teams have been preparing to draft Wemby before the year Luka Doncic was drafted. The hype around Victor is surreal and during a recent interview he said that he felt “no pressure.”
Victor Wembanyama’s Wingspan vs Scoot Henderson’s Wingspan
Victor stands in at 7’2 but what is even scarier is his wingspan. His wingspan is listed at 8 feet. Opponents fear launching shots around him because he can block almost everything he looks at. Victor can also rebound the ball at a very high clip. Using his 8 feet long wingspan, he can shoot right over the top of any defender around him, or simply just dunk the basketball down with ease. He has been compared to the likes of Kevin Durant and Dirk Nowitzki because they both can shoot over any defender and the same goes for Wemby.
Scoot Henderson is listed at 6’2 but what’s more impressive is his wingspan. He has a 6-feet-9 wingspan and those length arms can create a lot of problems for the defenders in the NBA. With a wingspan that long and a 46-inch vertical, Scoot is some of the most explosive prospects ever. He has been frequently compared to players like Ja Morant, Russell Westbrook, Donovon Mitchell, and Derrick Rose, who are all some of the most dynamic point guards and shooting guards to play in the NBA.
Victor Wembanyama’s averages vs Scoot Henderson’s averages
Scoot is projected to be the 2nd pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. He was averaging 17.6 points, 6.4 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 30.2 minutes per game. Scoot has an overall feel for the game and is more of an all-round player which makes him a very exciting prospect to watch.
Victor was projected to go number 1 overall in the 2023 NBA draft quite some years back. NBA GMs and scouts were all over the Frenchman years back. Victor Wembanyama in 33 games during his 2022-23 season, averaged: 21.6 points per game. 10.5 rebounds per game. 3.1 blocks per game. French league basketball is a little different than an American league but nevertheless, Victor dominated in every major statistic.
Who is the better player?
Both Victor and Scoot are extremely impressive talents coming into the league. Victor is more of a point forward since he can handle the ball as well, whereas Scoot is an explosive guard who can take over the game with his athleticism and basketball IQ.
Currently, Victor is a unanimous number one overall pick and Scoot is most likely to be the second overall pick (his competition being Brandon Miller). Victor may currently be the better player but his injuries are a big concern. Whereas Scoot was available for more games and does not have a problem with durability. Going into the 2023-24 season of the NBA, we will see who is the better player and who is more likely to win the Rookie of the Year award.
FAQs
A. Victor Wembanyama played for the Metropolitan 92 in France and Scoot played for the G League Ignite in the NBA G-League.
A. Victor Wembanyama is the better scorer of the two. Victor can raise and shoot over the top of any defender which makes him almost unguardable, he can post-up, he can score the three, can pull up from mid-range, and knock down contested fadeaway shots. Scoring clearly goes towards Victor’s side.
A. Durability wise, Scoot Henderson is a much better prospect. Victor on the other hand has missed a bunch of games due to different injuries in the past. Availability is a big ability to have because we have seen other prospects like Zion Williamson, Kyrie Irving, and Anthony Davis, who are all superstars when they play but are rarely available. Under the new NBA rules, a player has to play a minimum number of games to be eligible for any major awards.
