Vincent Collet: “Wembanyama Is the Best in the World Defensively, Jokic the Best Offensively"
French national basketball coach Vincent Collet praised Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokic ahead of their upcoming friendly matches. Collet identified Wembanyama as the world's best defensive player and Jokic as the premier offensive talent.
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In two days, Nikola Jokic’s Serbia will host Victor Wembanyama’s France at Belgrade Arena in a friendly game serving as preparation for their respective 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers later this month. The two teams will meet again three days later in Orléans for another friendly.
France head coach Vincent Collet did not hold back when discussing the matchup between the three-time MVP and the rapidly ascending Spurs star.
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