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Victor Wembanyama vs Joel Embiid
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Victor Wembanyama San Antonio Spurs · 2004– 46% · #108 in the world
- Joel Embiid Philadelphia 76ers · 1994– 54% · #61 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Joel Embiid over Victor Wembanyama by just 54% to 46%. Joel Embiid is #61 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #4 of the 13 of the Philadelphia 76ers. Victor Wembanyama is #108, and #5 of the 7 of the San Antonio Spurs.
The case for each
Victor Wembanyama: San Antonio's 7-foot-4 No. 1 pick of 2023 and 2024 Rookie of the Year; played for France against Embiid's United States in the 2024 Olympic final.
Joel Embiid: The Cameroonian center drafted third in 2014: the 2023 MVP, two scoring titles and Olympic gold for the United States in 2024; injuries have often cut his seasons short.
Side by side
| Victor Wembanyama | Joel Embiid | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #108 | #61 |
| Team | San Antonio Spurs | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Born | 2004 | 1994 |