As we enter the quieter period of the sports calendar, media outlets are ramping up efforts to engage fans.
SportsCenter’s official Instagram page certainly made waves on Saturday morning by issuing a post comparing Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James and San Antonio Spurs rising star Victor Wembanyama.
The post highlighted that both James and Wembanyama are listed at 210 pounds, despite a significant height difference—Bronny stands at 6-foot-2, while Wembanyama towers at 7-foot-4. The caption read, “Bronny and Wemby are listed at the same weight despite Wemby being over a foot taller ?.”
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However, fans were quick to criticize the comparison, flooding the comment section with their disapproval.
“Why is this a post?” asked one commenter, capturing the sentiment of many.
“Had to get ’em both in one post I know the admin was bricked,” another remarked, hinting at the perceived desperation for engagement.
“The talent is light years difference, add that in there too!” a third person stated, emphasizing the disparity in skill levels between the two players.
“Bro don’t ever compare Bronny to Wemby in any way or form,” a fourth commenter insisted.
“Please don’t put them in the same sentence. NOT in any way, shape, form, or fashion,” echoed another follower.
Both players experienced slow starts in their NBA Summer League debuts. Wembanyama eventually found his footing, becoming a revelation during the regular season. He went on to win Rookie of the Year and earned a spot on the All-Defensive Team.
Bronny, on the other hand, has shown improvement in his last two summer league games but has yet to reach Wembanyama’s level of talent, which explains why many fans were irritated by the comparison.
As the sports community continues to debate the merits of such comparisons, it remains clear that Bronny James and Victor Wembanyama each have distinct paths and potentials in their NBA careers.
SportsCenter’s post, intended to spark conversation, certainly achieved its goal, though perhaps not in the manner they anticipated.
