Damian Lillard believes Victor Wembanyama hype is disrespecting LeBron James

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard wants some more respect on LeBron James’ name.

As arguably the best player to grace an NBA court, Lillard’s request seems a bit odd. But it’s regarding all the hype that the consensus first-overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, France’s Victor Wembanyama, is getting. 

More specifically, some are believing that Wembanyama is a better prospect now than James was heading into the 2003 NBA Draft.

A debate about which prospect is best has been surrounding this year’s draft, with Wembanyama's 7-foot-2-inch frame defying the usual skills of NBA big men as...