Wembanyama’s height no longer a mystery: 7 feet, 3 1/2 inches is official, Spurs say
1 year, 5 months ago

Wembanyama’s height no longer a mystery: 7 feet, 3 1/2 inches is official, Spurs say

Associated Press  

Victor Wembanyama has grown a little. 1 pick in this year’s draft, the San Antonio Spurs said Wednesday, is 7 feet, 3-1/2 inches — and that was measured without shoes, per NBA guidelines. WEMBY SUMMER SCHEDULE Wembanyama’s NBA summer debut is now expected to come in Las Vegas. The Spurs’ summer club will play games in Sacramento on July 3 and July 5 before moving on to Las Vegas for the league’s primary summer league. The Spurs will open their Las Vegas slate of summer games on July 7 — with a matchup that night against Charlotte in a game that could see Wembanyama facing off with No.

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Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games
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1 month, 1 week ago

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama had another monstrous outing that put him in the record books among some impressive company. Wembanyama had 34 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-96 on Monday night. And with his outstanding performance, Wembanyama joined Oscar Robertson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry …

Are Victor Wembanyama, Spurs on right track to building a contender in San Antonio?
8 months, 1 week ago

Are Victor Wembanyama, Spurs on right track to building a contender in San Antonio?

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs held fan appreciation day at Frost Bank Center on Sunday afternoon. The club’s competitiveness through the post-All-Star Game stretch of the season prompted a declaration from an ebullient Popovich after Sunday’s win that he was ready to begin a new season, “after about a week and a half off.” When the Spurs regrouped …

Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankle
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankle

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will miss Monday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns because of a sprained left ankle. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said the injury is not severe and it is “a little better than 50-50” that Wembanyama will play Wednesday at Utah. “He tweaked it sometime during and kept playing,” Popovich said, “and it …

Victor Wembanyama’s NBA education is underway. The French teen is passing the early tests
1 year, 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama’s NBA education is underway. The French teen is passing the early tests

Associated Press  

Here’s some of what San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama has experienced so far in the NBA: Scoring 38 points in a game, playing in a back-to-back for the first time, being part of two 40-point losses, wasting a huge lead and losing, overcoming a huge deficit and winning. “The guy’s going to be great,” said Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, …

Hollinger: Victor Wembanyama’s breakout was a sight to behold in Phoenix
1 year, 1 month ago

Hollinger: Victor Wembanyama’s breakout was a sight to behold in Phoenix

New York Times  

PHOENIX — There’s a special feeling when you’re in the building for that, “Holy s—!” moment, that rare, special game in which a young prodigy establishes that he’s ready to take his place as one of the game’s next big stars. If you missed it, the San Antonio Spurs’ 7-foot-4 French phenom took over crunchtime in just his fifth NBA …

Wembanyama shines for Spurs in pre-season debut
1 year, 2 months ago

Wembanyama shines for Spurs in pre-season debut

The Hindu  

French prodigy Victor Wembanyama scored 20 points in an impressive pre-season debut for the San Antonio Spurs against Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. “I thought he was fine,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said of Wembanyama’s display. “In terms of the game it’s what I expected,” Wembanyama said. “They’re going to be a lot of fun for everybody to watch over …

NBA: Wembanyama targeting Spurs playoff berth in debut season
1 year, 3 months ago

NBA: Wembanyama targeting Spurs playoff berth in debut season

The Hindu  

French basketball prodigy Victor Wembanyama says he hopes to lead the San Antonio Spurs back to the NBA playoffs as he prepares for his first season in the league. Asked what his goal would be for his first season in Texas, the 19-year-old replied: “To qualify for the playoffs.” San Antonio last played in the postseason in the 2018-2019 campaign, …

Victor Wembanyama's first game in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs 'likely to be against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in late October'
1 year, 4 months ago

Victor Wembanyama's first game in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs 'likely to be against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in late October'

Daily Mail  

It appears that a Lone Star State rivalry will be the basis for French phenom Victor Wembanyama's debut in the NBA. According to NBA reporter Marc Stein, Wembanyama's first game 'is tentatively slated for October 25' with the rookie's San Antonio Spurs team hosting the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic. He was drafted first overall by San Antonio in this …

Wembanyama more aggressive in stronger second Summer League game with Spurs in Las Vegas
1 year, 5 months ago

Wembanyama more aggressive in stronger second Summer League game with Spurs in Las Vegas

The Hindu  

Victor Wembanyama was yelling in celebration, punching the air, even got a Band-Aid on his right cheek because of some physicality. “I think I could have done more.. Have to keep learning.” READ: Minnesota Timberwolves adds Troy Brown Jr. and G Shake Milton There also were moments that reminded everyone that he’s still an NBA work in progress — he …

Victor Wembanyama has winning NBA debut in summer league
1 year, 5 months ago

Victor Wembanyama has winning NBA debut in summer league

LA Times  

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama shoots over Hornets center Kai Jones. While the San Antonio rookie waited to make his NBA summer league debut Friday night against the Charlotte Hornets, the game before his ended with a thrilling finish. Tari Eason pitched in with 20 points, nine rebounds, five assists and four blocks. Wembanyama finished with nine points on two-for-13 shooting, …

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama underwhelms in summer league debut, scores 9 points on 2-of-13 shooting
1 year, 5 months ago

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama underwhelms in summer league debut, scores 9 points on 2-of-13 shooting

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — The thousands who came out to watch Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Summer League debut walked away muttering to themselves about his skills as a ball screener. Wembanyama scuffled through much of his summer league lid-lifter, scoring nine points with eight rebounds and five blocks on 2-of-13 shooting in a 76-68 win over the Charlotte Hornets. “I’ve had a …

Wembymania selling out Las Vegas, as Spurs rookie ‘can’t wait’ for Summer League debut
1 year, 5 months ago

Wembymania selling out Las Vegas, as Spurs rookie ‘can’t wait’ for Summer League debut

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — There are just some tickets that are hard to get in Las Vegas. He’s got appearances to make as well — Wembanyama is one of the headline attractions at the inaugural NBA Con event that starts Friday; he’ll be part of the Saturday unveiling of the new in-season tournament alongside Commissioner Adam Silver, and he’ll have an …

NBA Draft 2023: Victor Wembanyama No.1 Pick by San Antonio Spurs
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA Draft 2023: Victor Wembanyama No.1 Pick by San Antonio Spurs

News 18  

France’s Victor Wembanyama was chosen with the top pick in the NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday, sparking wild celebrations as the Texas club reveled in landing the gifted teenager seen as a once-in-a-generation talent. “Just accomplishing something that I’ve been dreaming about my whole life,” Wembanyama said after his No.1 status was announced by NBA commissioner …

Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, with expectations of stardom
1 year, 6 months ago

Victor Wembanyama is the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, with expectations of stardom

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Victor Wembanyama was the presumed No. 1 pick for months, the rare certainty in an NBA draft process that’s often a guessing game. Scoot Henderson of the G League Ignite, whose bling-filled jacket stood in sharp contrast to Wembanyama’s solid green look, was the No. For us to go back-to-back, be the first twins to go back-to-back …

NBA draft day arrives, and for Wembanyama a big man will realize his big dreams
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA draft day arrives, and for Wembanyama a big man will realize his big dreams

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The day Victor Wembanyama has dreamed of for years has arrived. The San Antonio Spurs have that pick and the opportunity to add a player who is being considered a can’t-miss prospect, perhaps the likes that hasn’t been seen since LeBron James in 2003. Wembanyama has thrown out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium and said he …

Wembanyama to play in NBA Summer League
1 year, 6 months ago

Wembanyama to play in NBA Summer League

The Hindu  

Projected number one draft pick Victor Wembanyama said Wednesday he plans to play in this year’s NBA Summer League. “There’s time between the Summer League and the World Cup,” Wembanyama said. Wembanyama said he had continued training since the French basketball season ended last week with his Metropolitans 92 team suffering a 3-0 series defeat to Monaco. “Ever since last …

As NBA season ends, the draft looms, and that means Wembanyama’s arrival is near
1 year, 6 months ago

As NBA season ends, the draft looms, and that means Wembanyama’s arrival is near

Associated Press  

There are a few business matters left to tend to around the NBA in the coming days. And he’s used to that.” The NBA season ended Monday night when the Nuggets wrapped up their first championship by eliminating the Heat in five games. By everything I can see, it sure seems like it.” The first look at Wembanyama in a …

Wembanyama could make summer league debut in Sacramento after NBA draft
1 year, 6 months ago

Wembanyama could make summer league debut in Sacramento after NBA draft

The Hindu  

Victor Wembanyama’s next couple of weeks are now set: He’ll be playing in the French league finals starting this weekend, and then the San Antonio Spurs will almost certainly make him the No. And if that means the French star’s summer league debut comes in Sacramento instead of Las Vegas in early July, the league is fine with that. NBA …

NBA says it won’t mind if Wembanyama’s debut comes in Sacramento, not Las Vegas
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA says it won’t mind if Wembanyama’s debut comes in Sacramento, not Las Vegas

Associated Press  

DENVER — Victor Wembanyama’s next couple of weeks are now set: He’ll be playing in the French league finals starting this weekend, and then the San Antonio Spurs will almost certainly make him the No. And if that means the French star’s summer league debut comes in Sacramento instead of Las Vegas in early July, the league is fine with …

Victor Wembanyama’s NBA summer debut may come in Sacramento, not Las Vegas
1 year, 6 months ago

Victor Wembanyama’s NBA summer debut may come in Sacramento, not Las Vegas

The Hindu  

Victor Wembanyama’s NBA summer debut might come in Sacramento. 1 pick in the June 22 draft and is widely expected to choose Wembanyama, is among six teams that will play in Sacramento at the California Classic, one of the smaller summer leagues that precedes the one where all NBA teams participate in Las Vegas. “This event is the perfect kick-off …

The Wembanyama sweepstakes and draft lottery has a winner: It's the Spurs
1 year, 7 months ago

The Wembanyama sweepstakes and draft lottery has a winner: It's the Spurs

China Daily  

File photo of Victor Wembanyama. CHICAGO — Victor Wembanyama is now set to begin his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs, after they won the NBA draft lottery and the No 1 overall pick on Tuesday night. "He's an incredible young man," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver told ESPN as part of its draft lottery broadcast. "I think the team …

Victor Wembanyama scouting report: What the San Antonio Spurs are getting
1 year, 7 months ago

Victor Wembanyama scouting report: What the San Antonio Spurs are getting

New York Times  

Here’s everything you need to know about Victor Wembanyama, the 19-year-old French phenom expected to go No. Then he quickly emerged as a first-team player for Nanterre in 2020-21, starting 10 games in the French League and winning the Pro A league’s Best Shot Blocker award as well as its Rising Star award. He won the French League Best Young …

Where does Victor Wembanyama fit best? NBA Draft Lottery breakdown
1 year, 7 months ago

Where does Victor Wembanyama fit best? NBA Draft Lottery breakdown

New York Times  

On Tuesday night, the NBA will hold its 2023 draft lottery, and nearly half the league’s teams have a chance to win the No. My hunch is that Wembanyama would play power forward alongside Jalen Duren, the league’s youngest player whom Detroit got in the 2022 draft. — Josh Robbins GO DEEPER Victor Wembanyama would change the Wizards’ world — …

Victor Wembanyama, the French teenage star, wows NBA folks in Vegas
2 years, 2 months ago

Victor Wembanyama, the French teenage star, wows NBA folks in Vegas

LA Times  

Victor Wembanyama, who plays for Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92’s, drives around G League Ignite’s Sidy Cissoko during an exhibition game Tuesday in Las Vegas. Scoot Henderson of G League Ignite elevates Victor Wembanyama of Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92’s for a layup Tuesday. One NBA executive said Wembanyama’s potential was essentially limitless, a true “one of one” player. Asked about his potential for …

AP Interview: 1-on-1 with NBA prospect Victor Wembanyama
2 years, 2 months ago

AP Interview: 1-on-1 with NBA prospect Victor Wembanyama

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Victor Wembanyama’s favorite players in the NBA right now are Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo. “I’m gonna tell you something that’s been going on in my life, like for my whole life, since I’ve been a kid, even before I played basketball,” Wembanyama said. “My goal,” he said, “is to be like something you’ve never seen.” He …

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