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Giannis Antetokounmp​​o is a superstar who's seen pretty much everything there is to see in the world of basketball. Whether it's in international competitions or the NBA, the Greek Freak has conquered foes of all shapes and sizes. However, the Milwaukee Bucks ace admits he's never seen anyone quite like the probable top pick of this year's NBA Draft—the young French star Victor Wembanyama.

Big problem for NBA defenses

Although he's just 19 years old, Wembanyana already possesses extensive international experience and a wide array of skills that could serve him well in the NBA. The San Antonio Spurs won the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday, and it is widely expected they'll select the 7-foot-4 center with the first pick. Speaking to former teammate Serge Ibaka on the "How Hungry Are You" show, Giannis remarked how good he thinks Wembanyama is going to be.

"Get ready, because if you're not ready, this kid is going to be a problem. Big problem," said Giannis, who shared he's seen the young stud up close when he watched him play with his younger brother on LDLC Asvel.

Highly-skilled

Giannis compared Wembanyama's skill set to some of the NBA's biggest stars, such as former Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert and one-time NBA MVP, Kevin Durant.

"I've never seen this before in my life. I saw him up close, he was on the same team as my brother. He's taller than Rudy Gobert. He can block shots like Rudy, but he can shoot like KD. He has a good attitude. If he stays healthy, he's going to be really good."