By standing up to Jalen Brunson and Nikola Jokic in the space of a few days, Victor Wembanyama confirmed his superstar status sportingly.

And for specialists, even though he has not finished his first year, he already occupies a very important place in the league.

Since the start of the season Victor Wembanyama has proven one thing: he likes to compete against the best players on the planet.

Observers and fans were able to understand that from the first games of the season, when he put 38 points on Kevin Durant ‘s head for a surprise victory for his Spurs.

More than anything else, this is the mark of great players.

And he did it again recently by posting a 40-point, 20-rebound game against Jalen Brunson, and an almost quadruple-double against Nikola Jokic in the space of a few days.

If Shaquille O’Neal refused to compliment him , this performance still attracted congratulations and excitement from the entire NBA microcosm. Everyone is already looking forward to seeing it for its second season.

Wembanyama vs Jokic, the new great NBA rivalry?

If Chet Holmgren will always be a rival compared to their long history, Victor Wembanyama is especially likely to stand up to the superstars in the coming years.

And according to journalists from the site and podcast Locked On Nuggets , his clashes with Nikola Jokic have the potential to become essential in the coming years

The future is bright for San Antonio and Victor Wembanyama has really improved as the season has gone on.

The most impressive thing is how he adapted and understood the NBA game.

For me he is already the number 1 player on the list of basketball players to absolutely see in his life.

Every time Wemby countered Jokic, there was a special energy in the room, and every time Jokic scored on Wemby it was reversed.

What I especially liked was his attitude away from the ball. He has quite a visible personality.

I think there is a real rivalry that will be created between the two.

Nikola Jokic knows that talent, statistics and spectacularity are no guarantee of success.

For the moment I don’t have the impression that the Joker is having trouble dominating him, even if he has just scored 9 counters.

If Nikola Jokic was dominant with 42 points against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, Nuggets followers see potential in this Western Conference rivalry.

If the Serbian is not having too much trouble gaining the upper hand for the moment, this may not be the case all the time.

One thing is certain, no one will miss the next clash between the two superstars.

To be considered the face of the NBA, you have to be able to fill every room in the league by the sheer force of your name.

Obviously, Victor Wembanyama is on track to join LeBron James and Steph Curry in this category.