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San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is as advertised.
The Frenchman wowed NBA fans on Friday night with his brilliant performance in a 120-104 preseason win over the Miami Heat.
He notched 23 points, four rebounds, four assists and three blocks in 23 minutes, making some highlight-reel worthy plays in the process.
NBA @NBA
Wemby rises UP for the rejection #NBAPreseason | Live on TNT pic.twitter.com/sOepYjzUNs
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WEMBY OFF THE SOCHAN STEAL #NBAPreseason | Live on TNT pic.twitter.com/pjy1qOyfyC
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WEMBY LOB OFF THE GIVE-AND-GO #NBAPreseason | Live on TNT pic.twitter.com/ak52KT9jNs
NBA @NBA
WHAT A DUNK BY WEMBY
HE’S TAKING OVER IN SAN ANTONIO.#NBAPreseason | Live on TNT pic.twitter.com/hGfvd5Ih5L
Yahoo Sports @YahooSports
This is NOT photoshopped
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Although it’s only the preseason, Wembanyama is certainly looking like he’s ready for the spotlight. From dunking and blocking to lobbing, there’s seemingly nothing the 7’4″ big man can’t do.
Following his latest performance, NBA fans on X, formerly known as Twitter, were left in awe:
iKnowSports @iKnowSport23
Victor Wembanyama looks like he’s a cheat code out there. Someone that is his size shouldn’t be able to move the way he does. Watching him play you can just tell he’s already something special. #Wembanyama #NBA #SanAntonio #Spurs #NBAPreseason
Harkin | Fan Account | @HKWrestlingFan
Wembanyama is worth all the Hype. That man isnt human Im dead serious Some of the highlights today are scary
Patrick Rice@MrPatrickRice
Victor Wembanyama is going to be a problem
BallTalkSource @BallTalkSource
Victor Wembanyama it’s only pre season! STOP IT!!!!
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Blank Slate @blankslate2017
The @nba is not ready for this. In the wide open game of today, Victor Wembanyama is not guardable. https://t.co/2hyIipPNQK
Christian Clark @cclark_13
The highlights make it look like Wembanyama is playing on a Nerf hoop.
Action Network @ActionNetworkHQ
Victor Wembanyama tonight pic.twitter.com/6vJ5hwH9Kk
SportsFan35 @brando2734
Victor Wembanyama is absolutely unbelievable. He’s so freaking good it’s legit laughable. Idk that I would prefer another player in the league.
IFEELLIKEJOSHY @IFEELLIKEJOSHY
Wembanyama is a cheat code frfr
Ethan @splashcitynba
I’ve seen enough.
Wembanyama will put up huge numbers as a rookie and have a great chance to make the All Star team in his first season. He is ready to play at an NBA level right now, no questions asked.
Jay the One & Only @Js4424
Victor Wembanyama is 7’4 with handles like a guard. How is this real?!? pic.twitter.com/HDJ4m41UkM
Dah (Victor Wembanyama FP) @WEMBYDAONE
Generational https://t.co/kqyL7LkXzS
Much like the fans, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was left impressed by Wembanyama, discussing his impact on the team while speaking with reporters after the win:
Additionally, Wembanyama discussed his 23-point performance and his experience in the NBA during the early stages of his journey:
Since being selected No. 1 overall by the Spurs in the 2023 draft, Wembanyama’s play has been put under the microscope as fans hope can become the next big thing.
If Wembanyama continues to compete at a high level into the regular season, NBA fans will be in for a treat as he’s like nothing we’ve ever seen before.
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