How far can Victor Wembanyama go? Experts are wondering with his first 50-point game – yes, yes! – including 24 at 3 points. The Frenchman freaks out the statistics.
The Wembanyameter (cumulative statistics of Victor Wembanyama this season and over his NBA career) Over the season: 295 pts scored (22.7 pts on average) / 136 reb captured (10.5 reb on average) / 37 steps distributed (2.8 no average) / 48 blocks (3.7 con average)
Career: 1817 points scored / 891 rebounds captured / 311 passes distributed / 324 blocks made
Victory against The Sacramento Kings 116 to 96 We had to wait for his 11th outing of the season to see the French prodigy sign his first benchmark match since the restart. Against the Kings, Wemby broke the screen on both sides of the floor to deliver a performance worthy of an NBA All Star. The Alien finished the game with 34 points (13/22 including 6/12 from distance), 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 blocks.
Against the Californians, the Rookie of the Year will have found his offensive rhythm by multiplying long and mid-distance shots before gradually entering the racket to crush the opposing interior sector. Victor will have multiplied the big offensive rebounds as well as the baskets near the circle to undermine a Sacramento defense completely overwhelmed by the mobility and the stature of the Frenchman. The young nugget was imperial on the pitch, also managing to make her teammates shine by distributing 6 caviars.
Beyond Wemby’s performance, it is the entire Spurs collective who managed to raise their level of play to achieve a valuable success against a team calibrated to play the race for the Play-offs in the Western Conference . At the end of the match, seven Texan players reached the 10-point mark to allow Saint Antonio to record a fifth victory this season. Victory against the Washington Wizards 139 to 130 After finding the rhythm against the Kings, Wemby decided to make a little more history in the big league by signing yet another historic performance against the Wizards. Facing the players from the capital, Victor was simply incandescent on the offensive level to become the 4th youngest player in history to reach the symbolic bar of 50 points scored in the NBA.
Wemby enters the club of 50 thanks to a simply unique statistical line with 50 points (18/29 including 8/16 from a distance!!!), 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 blocks. The Alien was indefensible on the floor, showcasing the depth and versatility of his offensive arsenal.
Indeed, Victor will have cooked Washington’s defense in different ways by being able to assassinate them from long distance, with no less than 8 winning shots taken (career record), to impose himself with strength and power in the paint, to go attack the circle on penetrations or even chain big mid-distance shots off the dribble on the heads of the defenders.
In summary, Wemby will have realized with this performance all the hopes and expectations that have revolved around him since his entry into the league. After the first 10 struggling matches in terms of skill and offensive accuracy, the French prodigy seems to have set his sights to deliver MVP caliber performances. Thanks to this performance, the Rookie of the Year allows the Spurs to achieve a second consecutive success and return to balance with a record of 6 victories for 6 defeats. Defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers 115 to 120 After two last sparkling games, Wemby found the Lakers on his way with their infernal duo: Anthony Davis / Lebron James. And the least we can say is that the three protagonists will have entertained us for 48 minutes. Like these latest performances, Victor will once again have impressed on the offensive level by being able to punish the Californian defense from all four corners of the floor even if the percentages will have been down with 12/25 on shots including 4/13 from afar.
The alien will have succeeded in imposing his large segments in the paint to multiply the baskets close to the circle while capturing an incalculable number of rebounds. The Rookie of the Year finished the game with a huge double/double: 28 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks.
Thanks to its impact on the pack, the Habs were very close to swinging the match towards the Spurs but the latter fell on an Anthony Davis in MVP mode (40 pts and 12 reb) and a LeBron James who is still as impressive ( 15 pts, 16 reb, 12 steps) which allowed the Lakers to win by a short head.
After ten sluggish first games, Wemby undoubtedly had his best NBA week, ending it with an extraordinary statistical line: 37.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.6 blocks.
Benjamin LEMOUSY (Photo : Instagram Spurs)
Guest 1: As a basketball analyst, what are your thoughts about Victor Wembanyama’s recent performances? How far do you think he can go in the NBA based on these statistics?
Guest 2: As a fellow professional, I think Victor Wembanyama’s recent performances have been impressive. He has shown that he can dominate on both ends of the floor, scoring points efficiently and rebounding well, which are key skills for any player in the NBA. His ability to make an impact even as a rookie is remarkable, and I believe he has a bright future ahead of him. However, it will be interesting to see how he handles the physicality of the league and continues to adapt his game over time.
Guest 1: Absolutely. I completely agree with you. It’s not just about his numbers, but also the way he’s playing. His confidence seems to be growing with every game, and he’s becoming more comfortable in the NBA environment. He’s proving to be a leader on the court for the Spurs as well. How do you think his European background has affected his transition to the NBA, and how do you think it will continue to shape his development going forward?
Guest 2: Victor’s European background definitely provides a unique perspective and skill set that some NBA players may not have developed growing up. His fundamentals are strong, which is essential for any player, but he also has a level of finesse that is often seen in European players. This can lead to some challenges when adapting to the physicality of the league, but he seems to be handling it well. Moving forward, I believe his understanding of the game and ability to learn from experienced players around him will be crucial in his continued development.
Guest 1: That’s a great point. Do you think being a part of the Spurs has been beneficial for his development, given their current record and the players around him?
Guest 2:Yes, I believe so. The Spurs have a strong team Culture, and being around experienced players like Dejounte Murray and Tre Jones has undoubtedly helped Wembanyama develop his game. They have a winning tradition and a system that emphasizes teamwork and defense, which can only benefit Wembanyama in the long run. Of course, the record isn’t ideal
