If there was any fear about Victor Wembanyama's adjustment to the NBA, it had to do with his frame. Wembanyama is one of the NBA's tallest players at 7-foot-3, but he is very skinny for his height and will almost certainly bulk up with more time in San Antonio's strength and conditioning program.
Wemby's frustrations came to a head midway through the third quarter when he was sent flying to the court after being hip-checked by Zubac. In the previous play, Wemby blocked Zubac's attempted dunk but the latter thought he was fouled. This led to Zubac flailing his arms in frustration before running back on defense and shoving Wemby.
The story, as Buford tells it, goes like this: Claudio Crippa, an international scout for the Spurs, proposed going to see a youth game before checking out Doumbouya. Buford saw Wembanyama play for the first time that day. And the seeds for the Spurs’ new master plan were immediately planted.
Victor Wembanyama was ready to become the world’s tallest kickboxer on Wednesday night.
As the San Antonio Spurs resume their regular season following a trip to France, Victor Wembanyama reflects on his trip home.
I just want to underline that this week was amazing,” Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said after Saturday's game versus the Pacers.
After a very disappointing loss against the Phoenix Suns, the LL Clippers continue their four-game road trip Wednesday night with a stop in Texas to take on the
San Antonio Spurs sophomore phenom Victor Wembanyama proved as much following Wednesday's 128-116 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, expressing his frustrations to reporters.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is one of the most impressive and admired young stars in the league. Because of that, he gets a ton of
Victor Wembanyama fires back at Anthony Davis’ DPOY claim, dismissing it as part of an NBA “narrative” and sparking debate.
Victor Wembanyama said his charge at Ivica Zubac during a San Antonio Spurs loss to the Los Angeles Clippers was the result of building frustration from what he believes is unfair treatment by NBA referees.