The first pick of the 2023 NBA draft, Victor Wembanyama, shined again with the San Antonio Spurs for his second preseason game, winning 120-104 against the Miami Heat on Friday at home.
The 19-year-old Frenchman compiled 23 points, four rebounds, four assists and three blocks in just under 23 minutes on the floor.
Skillful at mid-distance (9 out of 10), “Wemby” stood out with several improbable actions, which made the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio roar.
During the 2nd quarter, he completed a counterattack with a dunk furious after a “ Eurostep » (change of direction on a double step) before taking off for a alley-oop despite the poorly measured pass from his teammate Tre Jones.
During the third quarter, he made the opposing defense dizzy with a mid-range shot after a series of quick dribbles, a unique skill for a player of his size (2.24 m according to the NBA). He then crushed an insane dunk with his left hand, seemingly far from the basket, over Heat interior Thomas Bryant (2.08 m).
“I am comfortable when I change position on the field from one match to another but also during matches, it is the key to my progress,” commented the player, capable of playing several positions. I continue to learn on defense. I think we are on the right path. »
His team’s top scorer, he did not return to the floor for the fourth quarter.
San Antonio will host the Houston Rockets twice on Monday, then Wednesday for its next two preparation matches.
The NBA season begins on October 24 with a first game for the Spurs on the 25th at home against Dallas.
2023-10-13 20:29:00
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