Jaylen Brown declares Victor Wembanyama "not even human," separating the Spurs phenom into his own otherworldly category of NBA talent.
Praise for Victor Wembanyama continues to pour in from around the NBA, and the latest compliment might be one of the most telling yet. Even one of the league’s biggest stars, Jaylen Brown, recently admitted that comparing himself to the Spurs’ franchise centerpiece simply doesn’t feel fair.
During a recent live stream on Twitch, Brown spoke about the debate surrounding the NBA’s best two-way players. The Boston Celtics star made it clear he believes he belongs in that conversation—but with one very notable exception.
"That boy Wemby is a problem, a big problem," Brown said. "When I say I’m the best two-way player in the league, it’s not counting Wemby… He’s not even human. I’m the best human player."
Now in his third NBA season, Wembanyama has continued to show why he was considered one of the most unique prospects in basketball history. Standing at 7-4 with guard-like skills, he brings a rare blend of size, scoring ability, and defensive dominance that few players in NBA history have possessed.
If any at all.
Offensively, the Spurs star can stretch the floor, create his own shot, and handle the ball in ways that are typically reserved for perimeter players. Defensively, he has quickly established himself as one of the league’s most intimidating rim protectors. Despite still being early in his career, he has already led the NBA in blocks multiple times and regularly alters shots simply by being on the floor.
That combination of offensive versatility and defensive dominance is exactly why players like Brown have started separating Wembanyama from normal player comparisons. In many discussions about two-way impact, the Spurs star is now treated as a category of his own.
The Spurs have long been known for developing generational big men, from David Robinson to Tim Duncan. With Wembanyama, the franchise may once again have a player capable of redefining what greatness looks like.
If the early years of his career are any indication, Brown’s "not even human" description might not be far off. Around the NBA, Wembanyama is quickly becoming the player everyone else is measured against—and the one many stars believe is playing an entirely different game.