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San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is exactly as advertised.
The Frenchman wowed NBA fans with his performance in a 120-104 preseason win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.
He finished with 23 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks in 23 minutes, making some big plays along the way.
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Wenbi works hard for rejection 😳#NBAPreseason | Live on TNT pic.twitter.com/sOepYjzUNs
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Wenbi steals Suoshang🔨#NBAPreseason | Live on TNT pic.twitter.com/pjy1qOyfyC
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Winby’s lob🤯#NBAPreseason | Live on TNT pic.twitter.com/ak52KT9jNs
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Wemby’s dunk was awesome
He’s taking over games in San Antonio.#NBAPreseason< /a> | Live on TNT pic.twitter.com/hGfvd5Ih5L
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Even though it’s only pre-season, Wembanyama looks ready to take the spotlight. From dunks and blocks to lobs, the 7-foot-4 big man seems to be able to do it all.
NBA fans on X (formerly Twitter) were left in awe after his latest performance:
Aichi Sports @iKnowSport23
Victor Wembanyama looks like a cheat code. Someone as big as him shouldn’t be able to move as well as he does. Watching him play, you can tell he’s already special. 🦄🛸👽🏃🏾♂️💨🏀 #Wembanyama #NBA #SanAntonio #Spurs #NBAPreseason
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Victor Wembanyama It’s just preseason! stop! ! ! ! ️️️️️️️️️️
blank slate @Blank Slate 2017
@nba Not ready for this yet. Victor Wembanyama was undefendable in today’s open field. https://t.co/2hyIipPNQK
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Victor Winbanyama tonight😂 pic.twitter.com/6vJ5hwH9Kk
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Victor Wembanyama is 7-foot-4 and has the ball-handling skills of a defender. How is this true? ! ? 🤯 pic.twitter.com/HDJ4m41UkM
Victor Wembanyama FP @wimpidaan
generations https://t.co/kqyL7LkXzS
Just like the fans, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was impressed with Wembanyama, discussing his impact on the team when he spoke with reporters after the win:
Additionally, Wembanyama discussed his 23-point performance and his early days in the NBA:
Since being drafted by the Spurs with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, Wembanyama’s performance has been closely watched, with fans hoping he can be the next big thing.
If Wembanyama continues to play at a high level during the regular season, NBA fans will be in for a treat because he’s like nothing we’ve ever seen.
