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Garnett praised Bunyama: The perfect combination of O Neal and Durant! Already possessing top skills, he will become an epoch-making superstar when his strength increases.

12:30am, 23 October 2025【Basketball】

On October 22, NBA legend Kevin Garnett gave high praise to Spurs star Victor Vonbanyama in a podcast co-hosted with Paul Pierce. The 15-time All-Star and 2008 NBA championship winner bluntly said that Bunyama is a combination of Shaquille O'Neal and Kevin Durant. He already has top-notch skills and only needs to add some strength to become an epoch-making superstar.

High recognition from the legendary superstar

Garnett was full of praise for Bunyama in the podcast. He said: "This young player got a chance this summer. You know how he performed, right? He He is working hard to gain knowledge, and he does not want to be limited to the inherent label of French players. He wants to break such stereotypes. "

These words fully reflect Garnett's appreciation and recognition of Bunyama. As one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history, Garnett has seen countless talented players throughout his career, but his high regard for Vunbanyama still stands out.

"He is changing our understanding of the center position, and is also changing the way players occupy the low post; he can also match up with big players as a guard and forward swingman of different levels, " Garnett continued, "If you think about it, he can show skill and release power in the game, taking both into account."

A combination of O'Neal and Durant

Garnett's most eye-catching comment was to compare Wenbanyama to a combination of O'Neal and Durant. "Have you seen his pre-game training? His style is like a combination of O'Neal and Durant. You know, he plays like Shaquille O'Neal, and he is as dominant as a monster. "

This evaluation is undoubtedly the greatest affirmation of Wenbanyama. O'Neal and Durant are both among the most influential players in NBA history, with O'Neal known for his physical strength and dominance in the paint, and Durant known for his height and shooting skills. Comparing Vunbanyama to a combination of these two legendary stars speaks volumes about his potential and talent.

"Yes, he is definitely leading the league in blocks now, " Garnett added, "He just wants to break out of the conventional framework, become an unprecedented existence, and become the kind of epoch-making player we have never seen before. "

Comprehensive skills, unlimited potential

Garnett believes that Bunyama already has top-notch skills, and the only thing that needs to be improved is strength. "The only thing I want to say about him is: He just needs to increase his strength, because he already has top-notch skills. "

This view is also recognized by many NBA experts. Wenbanyama has a height of 2.24 meters and a wingspan of 2.44 meters. This physical condition gives him a natural advantage on the defensive end. At the same time, he also has excellent shooting skills and basketball IQ, which allows him to play an important role on the offensive end.

"He came to me before to ask for basic skills. This talent of taking the initiative to make progress is what I admire, " Garnett said, "His influence on the field will become even greater, and he never slacks off. You can see him training on the football field for two and a half hours without slacking off at all."

Changing the perception of the center position

The emergence of Wenbanyama is changing people's traditional perception of the center position. In the past, centers were usually considered post players, primarily responsible for rebounding and scoring inside. However, the technical characteristics of Wenbanyama completely subvert this traditional concept.

Not only can he complete powerful dunks under the basket, he can also shoot precise three-pointers from the outside; he can not only protect the basket, but also dribble forward like a guard. This comprehensive skill set makes him a true all-around player.

"He is changing the way the basketball game is played, " a senior NBA analyst said, "The traditional concept of position is no longer applicable in front of him. He can play any position and can defend any position. This versatility makes him a unique presence in the league. "

Training hard and having a correct attitude

In addition to talent and technology, Wenbanyama's training attitude has also been highly recognized by Garnett. "He came to me before to ask for basic skills. This kind of talent of taking the initiative to improve is what I admire. "

This proactive learning attitude is especially important for young players. In a high-level league like the NBA, talent is important, but consistent hard work and learning are the keys to success. Vunbanyama obviously understands this. He not only showed excellent skills in the game, but also put in great efforts in training.

"His influence on the court will become even greater, and he never slacks off. You can see him training on the football field for two and a half hours without slacking off at all," Garnett said.

The future is promising and he will become an epoch-making superstar.

Based on Bunyama's current performance and potential, Garnett believes that he has the ability to become an epoch-making superstar. "He just wants to break out of the conventional framework, become an unprecedented existence, and become the kind of epoch-making player we have never seen before. "

This view is also recognized by many NBA experts and fans. Vunbanyama has attracted widespread attention before entering the NBA, and his performance in the summer league and preseason has made people even more excited about him.

"Bunbanyama has the potential to become one of the greatest players in NBA history, " a former NBA coach said. "His physical condition, technical level and basketball IQ are all top-notch.. As long as he can stay healthy and continue to work hard to improve himself, he may reach the heights of O'Neal and Durant. "