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Victor Wembanyama vs Yao Ming
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Victor Wembanyama San Antonio Spurs · 2004– 52% · #108 in the world
- Yao Ming Houston Rockets · 1980– 48% · #127 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Victor Wembanyama over Yao Ming by just 52% to 48%. Victor Wembanyama is #108 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #5 of the 7 of the San Antonio Spurs. Yao Ming is #127, and #9 of the 12 of the Houston Rockets.
The case for each
Victor Wembanyama: France's 7-foot-4 No. 1 pick of 2023, Rookie of the Year in 2024; two of the tallest stars the league has had, both first picks from outside the US.
Yao Ming: Houston's 7-foot-6 center from Shanghai, No. 1 pick in 2002 and eight-time All-Star; foot injuries ended his career at 30, Hall of Fame 2016.
Side by side
| Victor Wembanyama | Yao Ming | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #108 | #127 |
| Team | San Antonio Spurs | Houston Rockets |
| Born | 2004 | 1980 |