Skip Bayless critiques Victor Wembanyama's performance compared to LeBron James
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:06 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Skip Bayless has drawn a comparison between Victor Wembanyama and LeBron James, labeling both as lacking a 'clutch gene'. This remark follows a disappointing performance by Wembanyama in which the San Antonio Spurs squandered a 29-point lead against the New York Knicks. Wembanyama failed to contribute defensively and missed key free throws in the second half. The critique comes after a strong showing against the Oklahoma City Thunder earlier this postseason, raising questions about his late-game execution as a young player.
- •Bayless referred to Wembanyama and LeBron as lacking a clutch gene.
- •The Spurs lost to the Knicks after leading by 29 points.
- •Wembanyama had no blocks and no defensive rebounds in the second half.
- •He missed crucial free throws late in the game.
- •This criticism comes as Wembanyama is in his third NBA season.
- 7:06 PMYahoo Sports — Skip Bayless compares Victor Wembanyama to LeBron James in insulting way
"Wemby would love this, until the punch line that puts him down.
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