Pacers tank targets: Swoon over Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson highlights
Sure, if the stars align and hell freezes over, the Pacers could make the NBA playoffs this season. It's the preseason. Hope spring eternal. Anything is possible.
But let's be realistic. That seems highly unlikely at this point. The best option for Pacers fans? Embrace the tank. The reward could be franchise-altering.
The consensus No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft is Victor Wembanyama, the 7-4 freak from France with an 8-foot wingspan. NBA Draft Room says, "The only question mark is whether he can stay healthy. If he does he’ll be an all time great." He's compared to Kristaps Porzingis (only better) and is a "faster Rik Smits."
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Seem too good to be true? Check out these highlights. He scored 37 points, including seven(!!) 3-pointers, with five blocks Wednesday night:
37 points, 5 blocks and 7 made 3s for Victor Wembanyama in his first ever game on US soil. Showed exactly why he's considered a generational talent and the projected No. 1 pick in a loaded draft class. pic.twitter.com/DolqdnkAty
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) October 5, 2022
no. but seriously. what in the entire hell is Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/0kflukjwz5
— Steve Jones Jr. (@stevejones20) October 5, 2022
You've never seen anything like 7'2 Victor Wembanyama. The French 18 Year old scored 37 Points (7 3s), 5 Blocks in his first ever game on US Soil. Projected Number 1 pick in 2023 NBA Draft pic.twitter.com/U5TLOxA7Tx
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) October 5, 2022
"You ever seen a 7'4 guy bringing [the ball] up?"
This iso by Wembanyama 😳 pic.twitter.com/LrYbwmHvFL— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 5, 2022
OK, but what if the ping pong balls don't fall in the Pacers' favor and they get the No. 2 pick instead of No. 1? Meet Scoot Henderson. He also put on a show Tuesday night, scoring 28 points with nine assists and five rebounds.
Filthy finish by Scoot Henderson around Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/lg7zorHwBO
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) October 5, 2022
Great live footage of Scoot Henderson’s impressive moves & buckets vs Wembanyama. pic.twitter.com/N9CFkvhGuv
— David Astramskas (@Redapples2021) October 5, 2022
28 points, 9 assists, 5 rebounds for projected No. 2 pick Scoot Henderson in G League Ignite's win over Metropolitans 92. Got where he wanted, made some terrific reads, and shot the ball well inside and outside the arc. Every bit the top prospect he's billed as. pic.twitter.com/Wtx2nIoFpj
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) October 5, 2022
Judging by these highlights, it looks like Henderson might give Wembanyama some trouble defensively. The Pacers better be safe and figure out a way to draft them both.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Pacers tank targets Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson show off
