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Victor Wembanyama vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Victor Wembanyama San Antonio Spurs · 2004– 39% · #108 in the world
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Oklahoma City Thunder · 1998– 61% · #30 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over Victor Wembanyama, 61% to 39%. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is #30 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #2 of the 4 of the Oklahoma City Thunder. 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, Rookie of the Year in 2024; the West's other young face, a shot-blocker who also shoots threes.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: The Canadian guard who won the 2025 MVP and, weeks later, the title and Finals MVP with Oklahoma City, also the 2025 scoring champion.
Side by side
| Victor Wembanyama | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #108 | #30 |
| Team | San Antonio Spurs | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Born | 2004 | 1998 |