NBA legend claims Victor Wembanyama already tops LeBron, MJ and Jokic in one key area

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Few players ever enter NBA talks besides LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Nikola Jokic this early. But one league legend believes Victor Wembanyama already belongs above them.

Hall of Famer Paul Pierce made the stunning claim on a recent podcast. The 2008 NBA champion argued that Wembanyama is the most complete player ever.

"He is the most complete player we've ever seen play the game. Like, we can talk about Bron, Jordan, Joker he is the most complete player in the history of the game," Pierce said. "The way he influences the defense, then when he turns it offensive he's making all kind of shots."

Pierce was not saying Wembanyama has a better career than those legends. His point centered on the 22-year-old's rare two-way impact at his size and age.

Wembanyama averaged 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game this season for . He led the entire NBA in blocks and carried the into the Western Conference semifinals.