Victor Wembanyama
A highly touted French basketball prospect who has evolved into the overwhelming favorite to become the first pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanya has inspired wonder with his combination of size and skill on the court. Not every 7-footer can knock down three-pointers with such smooth shooting form, much less put the ball on the floor and attack the basket.
For Wembanyama, the sky seems the limit at the NBA level. He's viewed as a generational prospect, with some draftniks going as far as comparing his upside to the predraft version of LeBron James.
The Frenchman is listed as a forward/center and has played professionally for Nanterre 92, ASVEL, and Metropolitans 92 in his home country, and he's also suited up for the French national team at both the junior and senior level.
Current team: Metropolitans 92
Former teams: Nanterre 92, ASVEL
Position: Forward/center
Draft status: Eligible in 2023
Nicknames: Wemby, The Alien, Blank Check
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Top scorer on Friday night with 31 points, Nikola Jokic led Denver to a 117-106 victory over the Spurs in a game that was played in Austin. Victor Wembanyama, who defended very well, had a tough night with 17 points at 33% shooting with five fouls and four turnovers. “I don't really know what we're […]
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The Rockets, who are without their Turkish big man Alperen Sengun, won a close game over the Spurs on Tuesday night by a score of 103-101 while brilliantly limiting the impact of Victor Wembanyama, who posted 13 points and 10 rebounds while going 5-for-12 from the floor. No Alperen Sengun? No problem. Already victorious over […]
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Victor Wembanyama single-handedly dismantled the Pacers on Sunday night in San Antonio, as his 31 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 blocks propelled the Spurs to a convincing home victory by a score of 117-105, their second in a row after their win over Oklahoma City. Victor Wembanyama gave everything against the Pacers on […]
Victor Wembanyama, largely living up to expectations after 60 games with San Antonio, is well on his way to winning the trophy for best rookie, notably crushing competition from Chet Holmgren, the young Oklahoma City interior. “You have to let Victor be Victor. But right now, he deserves a small fine for what he said,” […]
