Open Thread: Dwight Howard says he would “bust up” Victor Wembanyama in the paint

The man who went #1 overall nineteen years before Wemby says he can hold his own against the current Rookie of the Year

In a hot take worthy of Kendrick Perkins, three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard recently shared with Mike Miller on the OGs Show podcast that although he praised Victor Wembanyama’s standout rookie season, in a one-on-one matchup, the thirty-eight-year old believes he would “bust Wemby up in the paint.”

Admitting the battle would be tough, Howard was confident in himself.

This is not the first time Howard has commented on Victor. On December 9, 2023, Wembanyama left his mark on the NBA by surpassing Dwight Howard’s record as the youngest player to achieve a 20/20 game.

Broke my record ! This guy is already great ! Love to see it

— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) December 11, 2023

The 6’10” 265 lbs. baller, who has most recently been playing in Puerto Rico, could best bully the French Phenom in the paint. Unfortunately for Howard, he’d suffer through being blocked in the paint more than he is used to.

Additionally, Wemby can shoot over Howard, especially from beyond the arc.

I’m not saying Victor could go unscathed, but in the end he would prevail.

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