Nick Wright Argues Victor Wembanyama Isn't a Top-10 Offensive Player

Sports commentator names 11 NBA stars he ranks higher than the Spurs center

Mar. 25, 2026 at 4:22am

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Sports commentator Nick Wright recently argued that Victor Wembanyama, the 22-year-old French center for the San Antonio Spurs, is not currently one of the top 10 offensive players in the NBA. Wright named 11 players he believes are better offensive options, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Stephen Curry.

Why it matters

Wembanyama has become one of the most talked-about players in the NBA due to his rare combination of size, skill, and defensive ability. While his defensive impact is widely recognized, there is an ongoing debate about his offensive game and where he ranks among the league's top scorers and creators.

The details

During a recent episode of his show 'What's Wright', Wright stated that he does not consider Wembanyama to be one of the 10 best offensive players in the league 'yet'. He went on to list 11 players he currently ranks higher offensively, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards, Stephen Curry, Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum, Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Haliburton, and Jalen Brunson.

  • Wembanyama is currently in his third NBA season.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

A 22-year-old French center for the San Antonio Spurs who has established himself as one of the league's top defenders and is considered a strong candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Nick Wright

A sports commentator who hosts the 'What's Wright Show' and has questioned whether Wembanyama can be considered the best player in the world without consistently scoring at a higher level.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

An NBA player that Nick Wright ranked higher than Wembanyama in terms of offensive talent.

Nikola Jokic

An NBA player that Nick Wright ranked higher than Wembanyama in terms of offensive talent.

Luka Doncic

An NBA player that Nick Wright ranked higher than Wembanyama in terms of offensive talent.

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What they’re saying

“I don't think Wemby, if we are evaluating just offense, just as offensive players, I don't think he is one of the 10 best offensive players in the sport yet.”

— Nick Wright, Sports Commentator

The takeaway

While Wembanyama's defensive impact is widely recognized, there is an ongoing debate about his offensive game and where he ranks among the league's top scorers and creators. Nick Wright's comments add another layer to this discussion, highlighting the different perspectives on Wembanyama's overall offensive abilities compared to other elite NBA players.