Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is docked $25k for throwing a ball into the stands in celebration vs the Knicks... as the 7ft 4in rookie picks up the first fine of his NBA career
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is docked $25k for throwing a ball into the stands in celebration vs the Knicks... as the 7ft 4in rookie picks up the first fine of his NBA career

Daily Mail  

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama's celebratory toss of the basketball into the stands following an overtime victory over the New York Knicks earned him a $25,000 fine from the NBA, the league announced on Sunday. Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama was hit with his first fine after throwing a ball in the stands That action typically results in an automatic fine of $25k given out by the league The No. 1 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, Wembanyama, 20, is averaging 21.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 3.4 blocks and 1.2 steals while starting 65 games. He is leading all rookie scorers by a significant margin - with his 21 ppg about four points per game more than the next closest player, Brandon Miller of Charlotte.

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Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94
3 days, 1 hour ago

Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points and tied a career high with 10 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 114-94 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Wembanyama is the first player with four 3-pointers and 10 blocks in a game in NBA history and the first player under 21 with multiple games …

DeRozan, Sabonis help Kings rout Spurs 140-113, with Wembanyama sidelined by injury
2 weeks, 4 days ago

DeRozan, Sabonis help Kings rout Spurs 140-113, with Wembanyama sidelined by injury

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points, Domantas Sabonis had 22 points and 16 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings rolled to a 140-113 victory over San Antonio on Friday night, handing the Spurs their second straight loss without Victor Wembanyama. Spurs rookie Stephon Castle had 15 points, and Chris Paul had 11 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds. San …

Victor Wembanyama has first triple double of season to lead Spurs past Kings 127-125
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Victor Wembanyama has first triple double of season to lead Spurs past Kings 127-125

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Victor Wembanyama had 34 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his first triple-double of the season, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 127-125 on Sunday for their fifth win in six games. Paul made two free throws with 5.5 seconds to go to put San Antonio up five, and Domantas Sabonis hit a …

Wembanyama returns from three-game absence to help Spurs rally past Warriors, 104-94
1 month ago

Wembanyama returns from three-game absence to help Spurs rally past Warriors, 104-94

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored 25 points, Harrison Barnes had 22 and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 17-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 104-94 on Saturday night. Trailing 81-64 with 1:55 left in the third quarter, San Antonio closed the game on a 40-13 run to win three straight for the first time since January …

Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130
1 month, 1 week ago

Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 50 points in a performance that left his San Antonio teammates and the opposition in awe. “Really, my first thought is, eventually I want the rest of our performances, the rest of our games to overshadow this one,” said Wembanyama, the top pick in the 2023 draft. “I wish, I want to …

Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130
1 month, 1 week ago

Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. At 20 years 314 days, Wembanyama is the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points, trailing only Brandon Jennings, LeBron James and Devin Booker. Devin Vassell had 17 points in his third game for …

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 …

Wembanyama’s 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul’s double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96
1 month, 1 week ago

Wembanyama’s 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul’s double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had 34 points and 14 rebounds, Chris Paul added 12 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 116-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. De’Aron Fox had 24 points, Domantas Sabonis finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds and DeMar DeRozan added 21 points for Sacramento. Harrison Barnes …

Jazz fend off Spurs 111-110 despite 24 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks from Wembanyama
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jazz fend off Spurs 111-110 despite 24 points, 16 rebounds and 7 blocks from Wembanyama

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Collin Sexton scored 23 points, Lauri Markkanen added 20 and the Utah Jazz held off the San Antonio Spurs 111-110 on Saturday, overcoming 24 points, 16 rebounds and seven blocks from Victor Wembanyama. Spurs guard Devin Vassell had 18 points in his season debut after missing seven months with a fractured right foot. San Antonio has been …

Wembanyama's Historic 5x5 Performance Propels Spurs to Victory
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wembanyama's Historic 5x5 Performance Propels Spurs to Victory

The Hindu  

Victor Wembanyama shines with a 5x5 performance, showcasing his versatility and leadership for the San Antonio Spurs against the Utah Jazz. Despite scoring a career-low six points, Wembanyama shines with 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five blocks and five steals. He joins Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko as the only players to achieve this feat multiple times.

Wembanyama's Double-Double Leads Spurs to Victory Over Jazz
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wembanyama's Double-Double Leads Spurs to Victory Over Jazz

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 106-88, with Victor Wembanyama leading the Spurs with 25 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals, and 5 blocks. Chris Paul added 19 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds for the Spurs. The Jazz were led by 16 points from Collin Sexton and 14 points and 11 rebounds from John Collins. The Spurs …

Wembanyama Makes History with Second 5x5 Game, Joins Elite Company
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wembanyama Makes History with Second 5x5 Game, Joins Elite Company

CNN  

Victor Wembanyama achieves a rare '5x5' line for the second time in his career and more from around the NBA. He finished with 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five steals and five blocks, becoming just the third player in NBA history with multiple 5x5 games after Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko.

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama has second 5×5 night of his career in win over Jazz
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama has second 5×5 night of his career in win over Jazz

New York Times  

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama added to his list of career achievements Thursday night by recording his second 5×5 statistical line game in just his 76th NBA game. Wembanyama tallied 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five blocks and five steals in the Spurs’ 106-88 win over the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. 🚨Victor Wembanyama with an UNREAL 5×5 …

Wembanyama's Alley-Oop Magic Leads Spurs to Home Win
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Wembanyama's Alley-Oop Magic Leads Spurs to Home Win

Associated Press  

The San Antonio Spurs overcame a 22-point deficit in the first half to defeat the Houston Rockets 109-106 in their home opener. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks, while Jeremy Sochan added 17 points and 12 rebounds. Despite trailing by 22 points in the first half, San Antonio fought back with a strong …

Spurs present Victor Wembanyama with Rookie of the Year trophy at San Antonio College planetarium
7 months, 1 week ago

Spurs present Victor Wembanyama with Rookie of the Year trophy at San Antonio College planetarium

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs presented Victor Wembanyama with the NBA Rookie of the Year trophy on Saturday at the planetarium on the campus of San Antonio College — an appropriate venue, perhaps, for a player nicknamed “The Alien.” The 7-foot-3 center from France was a unanimous selection, the sixth player in league history to receive every first-place …

Victor Wembanyama of France named NBA Rookie of the Year
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Victor Wembanyama of France named NBA Rookie of the Year

China Daily  

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama and teammates react after a victory over the Denver Nuggets at Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA April 12, 2024. NEW YORK - San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama won the 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year award, the league announced on Monday, marking the first time a Frenchman has captured the honor. …

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting season
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting season

Associated Press  

Victor Wembanyama had a year like no rookie in NBA history. “My goals were always to help my team as best as I could and get better as the year went on,” Wembanyama said from San Antonio on TNT after the award was announced on the network’s NBA playoff pregame show. It’s always been really important and I’m glad it’s …

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 …

Wemby’s rookie year is winding down, and the numbers he put up are historic
8 months, 1 week ago

Wemby’s rookie year is winding down, and the numbers he put up are historic

Associated Press  

Victor Wembanyama figured he might be getting into trouble. “I threw it to make some guy’s day.” The guy who caught the ball had a moment he’ll likely never forget, and the 20-year-old Wembanyama sure looks like someone who’ll create a lot of those moments going forward. … There’s not a lot that that young man cannot do.” Wembanyama’s numbers …

Victor Wembanyama has 18 points, seven blocks as Spurs ease past Grizzlies 102-87
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Victor Wembanyama has 18 points, seven blocks as Spurs ease past Grizzlies 102-87

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Victor Wembanyama had 18 points, seven blocks, seven rebounds and six assists, Julian Champagnie added 17 points, and the San Antonio Spurs rode a third-quarter outburst to a 102-87 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. “We came out and picked up our defense.” Whether it was the Spurs’ defense or poor shooting, Memphis made only …

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 …

Spurs are far from contending, but Victor Wembanyama’s defense is on a rapid ascent
11 months ago

Spurs are far from contending, but Victor Wembanyama’s defense is on a rapid ascent

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — A few weeks ago, Joel Embiid said he wondered if Victor Wembanyama knew what he wanted. No,” Wembanyama said after blocking six shots in the Spurs’ win Saturday over the Washington Wizards. In San Antonio’s first 19 games, the Spurs conducted an experiment of sorts, putting second-year forward Jeremy Sochan on the ball, playing Wembanyama at power forward …

Victor Wembanyama at the halfway point: The good, the bad and the unbelievable
11 months ago

Victor Wembanyama at the halfway point: The good, the bad and the unbelievable

New York Times  

It’s only been half a season. Even as the Spurs have continued to struggle — the team is just 7-32 on the season — Wembanyama’s performances have steadily improved, including a dominant start to his January. “I really enjoy watching him.” As we reach the halfway point of Wembanyama’s first season, now is a good time to take stock of …

After Wembanyama’s clashes with Giannis and Jarrett Allen, Spurs’ rookie knows his biggest challenge
11 months, 2 weeks ago

After Wembanyama’s clashes with Giannis and Jarrett Allen, Spurs’ rookie knows his biggest challenge

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — In just over two months of his promising NBA career, Victor Wembanyama has learned what it’s like to lose, to play with the proverbial bull’s-eye stitched to his 7-foot-4 frame as the No. And, Wembanyama has played against LeBron and Giannis and now “Wilt” — the name I’ve affectionately given to Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen, who, every time I …

Victor Wembanyama to miss Tuesday’s matchup with Bucks, Antetokounmpo with ankle injury
1 year ago

Victor Wembanyama to miss Tuesday’s matchup with Bucks, Antetokounmpo with ankle injury

The Hindu  

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will miss Tuesday’s game against Milwaukee with a sore right ankle, delaying his first-ever matchup with Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. San Antonio ruled Wembanyama out Monday, a day after he had 17 points and 13 rebounds in 31 minutes in a 146-110 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Wembanyama’s double-double against New Orleans was …

Victor Wembanyama will miss Spurs’ game Friday in New Orleans with hip tightness
1 year ago

Victor Wembanyama will miss Spurs’ game Friday in New Orleans with hip tightness

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out of San Antonio’s game against New Orleans on Friday because of right hip tightness, the first time that the highly touted rookie will sit for a contest this season. 1 pick in the 2023 draft averaged 19.3 points and 9.7 rebounds through the first 18 games of the season for San …

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, …

Victor Wembanyama commanding favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year after breakout performances
1 year, 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama commanding favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year after breakout performances

New York Times  

Betting on Victor Wembanyama to win NBA Rookie of the Year didn’t seem like a controversial opinion at the start of the season. Wembanyama was +125 to win Rookie of the Year just a few weeks ago, with Scoot Henderson and Chet Holmgren not far behind at +300. 📊: 38 PTS | 10 REB | 2 AST | 2 BLK …

NBA roundup: Wembanyama scores 38 points, Spurs hold off Suns 132-121 to complete two-game sweep
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA roundup: Wembanyama scores 38 points, Spurs hold off Suns 132-121 to complete two-game sweep

The Hindu  

Rookie Victor Wembanyama scored a season-high 38 points, Zach Collins added 19 and the San Antonio Spurs held off Phoenix’s late charge to beat the Suns 132-121 on Thursday night. The Suns erased a 27-point deficit, tying it at 116 with 4:21 left on Keita Bates-Diop’s 3-pointer, but the Spurs responding by scoring the next 12 points, including 10 from …

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 …

Victor Wembanyama ignites Spurs comeback vs. Suns, Kevin Durant with dunk in final seconds
1 year, 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama ignites Spurs comeback vs. Suns, Kevin Durant with dunk in final seconds

New York Times  

The San Antonio Spurs pulled off a miraculous last-minute comeback over the Phoenix Suns, winning 115-114 Tuesday night. Here’s what you need to know: As the Suns led 114-111 with 22 seconds to play, Spurs guard Devin Vassell missed a 3-point attempt but Victor Wembanyama outworked Kevin Durant to grab the offensive rebound and slam home the putback. Then with …

Watching Victor Wembanyama with an NBA scout: ‘He can get any shot he wants’
1 year, 1 month ago

Watching Victor Wembanyama with an NBA scout: ‘He can get any shot he wants’

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO — With every passing possession in the fourth quarter — and the overtime period that followed — it became clear that not only did Victor Wembanyama want the ball in his hands, but also the feeling was mutual from his teammates who could sense his aggressive late-game mentality. But I’m still very proud.” For a player who has …

Victor Wembanyama’s debut gives Spurs a little bit of everything, except a win
1 year, 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama’s debut gives Spurs a little bit of everything, except a win

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO — Before tip-off of the San Antonio Spurs–Dallas Mavericks season opener on Wednesday night at Frost Bank Center, the hype that came with Victor Wembanyama’s entry into the NBA Draft seems to have been undersold. After a foul-plagued performance in a 126-119 loss — Wembanyama committed four fouls in his first 16 minutes of court time — disappointment …

Victor Wembanyama flashes fourth-quarter flurry in debut as Spurs fall to Mavericks
1 year, 2 months ago

Victor Wembanyama flashes fourth-quarter flurry in debut as Spurs fall to Mavericks

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO – The Victor Wembanyama experience had largely lulled people to sleep. But when Wembanyama was peeled off the Spurs’ bench one final time in the fourth quarter, with his team trailing by five, he transformed into a planet basketball fans hope he becomes all the time. The Dallas Mavericks won the game, 126-119, behind a 33-point triple-double from …

NBA Preseason Roundup: Wembanyama scores 15 points to lead Spurs past Rockets
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA Preseason Roundup: Wembanyama scores 15 points to lead Spurs past Rockets

The Hindu  

Top draft pick Victor Wembanyama scored 15 points in 21 minutes to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 117-103 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets in preseason action on Wednesday night. Amen Thompson, the fourth overall selection in June’s draft, and 20th pick Cam Whitmore started and combined to score five points in the first half for Houston. Thompson …

NBA Preseason Roundup: Rockets rally to top Spurs, who sat Wembanyama
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA Preseason Roundup: Rockets rally to top Spurs, who sat Wembanyama

The Hindu  

San Antonio sat No. Amen Thompson, the fourth overall selection, and 20th pick Cam Whitmore finished with 15 points apiece and the Rockets outscored San Antonio 36-13 in the final period to remain unbeaten. 76ERS 127 BEAT NETS 119 Kelly Oubre Jr. had 21 points, Tobias Harris and Paul Reed scored 18 apiece and Philadelphia earned its first preseason victory, …

NBA pre-season: Wembanyama shines again in second game for San Antonio Spurs
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA pre-season: Wembanyama shines again in second game for San Antonio Spurs

The Hindu  

Victor Wembanyama, this year’s number one draft pick in the NBA, shined again with an eye-catching 23-point performance in his second pre-season outing for the San Antonio Spurs. Frenchman Wembanyama led the Spurs to a 120-104 home win over a second-string Miami Heat, with the 19-year-old also adding four rebounds, four assists and three blocks in just under 23 minutes …

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 …

With Victor Wembanyama in the limelight, Spurs embark on a new era
1 year, 2 months ago

With Victor Wembanyama in the limelight, Spurs embark on a new era

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO — The official media attendance at Monday morning’s San Antonio Spurs media day event was an even 100. Here’s another official statistic from Monday’s session: It took coach Gregg Popovich a little under 10 minutes to pronounce he was tired of answering questions about “Wemby.” To be fair, Popovich, the newly minted member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball …

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, …

Spurs offseason: Victor Wembanyama’s development, coming roster cuts and more
1 year, 3 months ago

Spurs offseason: Victor Wembanyama’s development, coming roster cuts and more

New York Times  

The last time the San Antonio Spurs finished a regular season with fewer than 30 wins, the basketball gods rewarded them with Tim Duncan: a generational two-way talent who became one of the most decorated players in league history. The 2022-23 season wasn’t particularly kind to the 22-win Spurs, but after a strong overall offseason, there should be some momentum …

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 …

Analysis: The Wemby Show is underway, and opening night was a circus
1 year, 5 months ago

Analysis: The Wemby Show is underway, and opening night was a circus

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The final numbers for Victor Wembanyama in his Summer League debut: nine points on 2-for-13 shooting, eight rebounds, five blocked shots, three assists. But for the 17,500 people who bought tickets, most of them just to say they saw Wembanyama’s first time sweating in a Spurs game uniform, it was a night to remember. “He’s a legit …

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 …

Wembanyama revels in whirlwind welcome
1 year, 5 months ago

Wembanyama revels in whirlwind welcome

China Daily  

But now No 1 draft pick raring to show world what all the hype is about San Antonio Spurs draft pick Victor Wembanyama shoots around at a press conference at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas, US, Jun 24, 2023. Even as the welcomes for Wemby continued on Saturday — one at San Antonio's iconic downtown River Walk, another at …

Victor Wembanyama - NBA all set to welcome French talent; goes to Spurs as No.1 pick
1 year, 6 months ago

Victor Wembanyama - NBA all set to welcome French talent; goes to Spurs as No.1 pick

The Hindu  

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 …

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 2023: San Antonio Spurs picks Victor Wembanyama
1 year, 6 months ago

NBA Draft 2023: San Antonio Spurs picks Victor Wembanyama

The Hindu  

The NBA draft 2023 got underway in New York with San Antonio Spurs picking French phenom Victor Wembanyama as its first pick on Friday. Follow the NBA Draft 2023 LIVE Wembanyama, 19, is considered the most coveted draft prospect since LeBron James in 2003. “Hearing that sentence from Adam Silver, I’ve dreamed of it so much that I have to …

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