Victor Wembanyama Matches 9-Time All-Star’s Level As NBA GMs Name Most Versatile Player

The NBA GM Survey results for the most versatile player in the league ended in a tie, with Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Giannis Antetokounmpo each receiving 30% of the votes, placing them ahead of other notable players like LeBron James, Evan Mobley, and Jalen Williams.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, a nine-time All-Star and two-time MVP, has established himself as a dominant two-way player over his career, with career averages of 23.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game across 859 games, demonstrating elite scoring, rebounding, defense, playmaking, and durability.

Victor Wembanyama, despite being in his early career stages, has quickly risen to elite status, averaging 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.8 blocks in the 2024–25 season, showcasing his offensive potential and defensive impact through his size, mobility, and rim protection abilities.

General managers highlighted Wembanyama's versatility, noting his effective blend of shot creation, vision, and playmaking, with preseason performances drawing comparisons to Draymond Green for his ball distribution and to a young Antetokounmpo for his offensive orchestration, emphasizing his ability to defend multiple positions and initiate offense from various spots on the court.

While the tie underscores Wembanyama's rapid ascent, it comes with caveats, as Antetokounmpo has a proven track record of playoff success and consistent all-around play, whereas Wembanyama is still working on refining his consistency, ball handling, and reducing turnovers to match the veteran's level.