Generally speaking, NBA No. 1 picks are all gifted individuals, basketball geniuses, like LeBron James and Anthony Davis. They are super No. 1 picks, the pride of heaven, and they have shown off their impressive stats and strength right from the start. There are very few No. 1 picks in NBA history who have appeared to be "busts," such as Kwame Brown and Bennett. These two No. 1 picks are famous "busts" who were quickly left without a team to play for and were eliminated by the competition in the league. What level has the new No. 1 pick reached? 50 points + 48 points! First in history, the super No. 1 pick has gone crazy, creating the strongest record in history.
In the 2024 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks selected Lisha Xie as the No. 1 pick. Lisha Xie has played 34 games this season, averaging 23.9 minutes per game, scoring 10.9 points + 3.4 rebounds + 1.2 assists + 0.8 steals + 0.6 blocks. This data seems a bit mediocre. Lisha Xie's shooting percentage is 40.3%, three-point percentage is 28.4%, and free throw percentage is 69.7%. This efficiency level is not high, no wonder fans say that the performance of this year's No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 picks is not good.
The No. 1 pick of the 2023 draft, Wen Ban Yama, is completely different from Lisha Xie. Wen Ban Yama is a super No. 1 pick, his basketball talent is at the strongest level in NBA history, comparable to James and Jordan. Wen Ban Yama is 2.26 meters tall with a wingspan of 2.44 meters, which is not only the strongest in the current league but also one of the strongest in NBA history. Last season, Wen Ban Yama averaged 21.4 points + 10.4 rebounds + 3.9 assists + 1.2 steals + 3.6 blocks, easily winning the Rookie of the Year award and the title of Block King, and was selected into the NBA's annual All-Defensive First Team.
This season, Wen Ban Yama continues to improve, developing his mid-to-long-range shooting ability, becoming more accurate and frequent with his three-point shots. This season, Wen Ban Yama is getting more and more fierce, scoring high points such as 50, 48, and 42 in single games, becoming increasingly relaxed. Wen Ban Yama averages 3.9 blocks per game, leading the entire league by a wide margin, with second-place Kessler averaging 2.7 blocks. Wen Ban Yama averages 26 points + 10 rebounds + 4 assists + 4 blocks, which is very unstoppable. At 20 years old, Wen Ban Yama has made 221 three-pointers and 220 dunks, a first in NBA history.
According to NBA data experts, Wen Ban Yama scored 315 points, 111 rebounds, 53 assists, and 50 blocks in December, making 42 three-pointers. Wen Ban is the first player in NBA history to score at least 300 points, 100 rebounds, 50 assists, and 50 blocks in a single month, while also making 40 three-pointers. At 20 years old, Wen Ban Yama has already achieved at least 25+5+5 data twice within 25 minutes, tying with James and Curry for first in history. Last season, Wen Ban Yama played 31 games and sent out 100 blocks, and this season Wen Ban Yama sent out 100 blocks in just 26 games.
ESPN experts analyzed that this season, the Spurs coaching staff required Wen Ban Yama to shoot more three-pointers and practice more three-pointers, and now they have finally reaped the rewards. Wen Ban Yama not only possesses an excellent low-post game but also has an outstanding three-point shooting ability. Such a super interior star will become an epic-level monster, and no one can stop him from scoring. The Spurs currently have a record of 17 wins and 16 losses, ranking ninth in the West. Do they have a chance to make the playoffs this season? The addition of Paul and Barnes has given this Spurs team more depth in terms of veteran experience, serving as role models for young players to learn from.
