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Victor Wembanyama is a consensus No 1 pick for the upcoming NBA draft - but Lakers legend Magic Johnson has gone one further by incredibly claiming the French teen is the best player in the world.
Johnson, considered by many NBA fans as the greatest point-guard in league history, has been blown away by 7ft4' Wembanyama's skillset - despite not playing a single minute in the NBA.
The pair got to catch up courtside Thursday at NBA Paris ahead of the Pistons' clash with the Bulls, and Johnson would go on to tweet his bold claim when the game was over.
Lakers icon Magic Johnson (left) called Victor Wembanyama (middle) the best in the world
Johnson made the bold claim after the two met at NBA Paris Thursday ahead of Pistons-Bulls
'I had the chance to meet and talk to the best player in the world and this year's number one pick in the NBA draft Victor Wembanyama!' Johnson tweeted, along with two photos of him and Wembanyama.
Wembanyama was mobbed for photos before tip-off
