As a former lottery pick who had to handle significant offensive duties very early in his career, Carmelo Anthony is well-suited to offer insight on a current player facing a similar situation, namely Victor Wembanyama with the San Antonio Spurs.

While Wemby’s rookie performances have been immensely impressive, the Spurs cannot solely depend on his talent for future success. That’s why Melo, in his latest podcast episode, shared insights on the necessary next steps for the team’s progress.

“It’s just the beginning… you don’t know next year how (Wembanyama) might come back something crazy,” said Melo and later continued. “I wouldn’t want Wemby to be the first option on the court right now. So you gotta put some pieces around.”

Patience is key

Melo and Wemby have a 20-year gap in their league entries. While Wemby was making his debut a few months back, Melo decided to retire from his career, which started with the iconic 2003 NBA Draft. Following that, Anthony’s journey was filled with countless personal achievements, including winning the 2013 scoring champion title and becoming a 10-time All-Star. However, team success always eluded the former super scorer after playing for six franchises. Anthony shared some advice to guide Wemby and the Spurs away from a similar path, emphasizing the importance of patience as a critical factor.