Victor Wembanyama (/ ˌ w ɛ m b ə n ˈ j ɑː m ə / WEM-bən-YAH-mə; [1] French: [viktɔʁ wɛmbanjama]; born 4 January 2004), nicknamed "Wemby" [2] and "The Alien" [3] [4], is a French professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of …

Jan 28, 2025 · Victor Wembanyama (born January 4, 2004, Le Chesnay, France) is a French professional basketball player known for his graceful style of play and extraordinary height (7 feet 4 inches [2.23 meters]).

Victor Wembanyama, né le 4 janvier 2004 au Chesnay , est un joueur international français de basket-ball évoluant aux postes d'ailier fort et de pivot pour les Spurs de San Antonio en National Basketball Association (NBA).

Jan 29, 2025 · PARIS — Five years ago, R.C. Buford saw Victor Wembanyama for the very first time. The San Antonio Spurs CEO came to France on the recommendation of an international scout who told him to come ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Wembanyama came into the N.B.A. from France as the most hyped prospect since LeBron James. He was taken first overall in the 2023 draft, and his play on the court has matched the early expectations.

Jan 23, 2025 · Wemby’s first NBA game in France was a smashing success, as he went off for 30 points in the Spurs’ 140-110 win over the Pacers. ... Victor Wembanyama officially kicked off his much-celebrated ...

Aug 11, 2024 · PARIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s first Olympics ended with tears, not gold. But he put the U.S. — and the rest of the international basketball community for that matter — on notice that he has arrived. And he is only going to get better.

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Jul 30, 2024 · Victor Wembanyama is a 7ft 4in giant who, this season, has established himself as a generational talent in both the NBA and French national team. The 20-year-old San Antonio Spurs player...

Victor Wembanyama will make his Olympic debut for Team France on Saturday, 27 July, against Brazil after spending an entire NBA season wowing fans with his frame and skill set. The 7ft 4in (2.24m) Wembanyama is only 20, but he dominated the NBA as a rookie, scoring 21.4 points per game along with 10.6 rebounds and a league-leading 3.6 blocked ...