But in many ways, Sampson was then what Wembanyama is now. He was, as is the Spurs’ French wonder of a rookie center, 7-foot-4 with skills unprecedented in an athlete so large. He was the center of attention, the automatic first pick of the draft. He was to revolutionize the game. “I think he’s going to be amazing if he can stay healthy and focused,” said Sampson, who the Rockets made the first pick of the 1983 draft after winning a simple coin flip. “The league is totally different now than when I played, so he has a chance to be one of the best players that has played.”
by Hoops Hype