It’s not every day that an NBA rookie scores 40 points and 20 rebounds in the same game. Before Victor Wembanyama, author of such a performance this Friday against the New York Knicks (Spurs victory 130-126 after overtime), Shaquille O’Neal was the last to have achieved it. So we had to go back to 1993.
After his personal exploit, where he also delivered 7 passes and made a block, Victor Wembanyama spoke about his ambitions, he who continues his learning at great speed. “I have witnessed so much greatness (greatness) this season. I want to be part of it,” said the 20-year-old. “I always wanted to do it, but more and more I see that I am already able to compete with these guys.”
‘He’s pretty special’ for Popovich
“I’m not there yet, but I’m on the right track. I know it and I will get there soon,” continued VIctor Wembanyama, already confirming the expectations placed on him. Drafted in first position by the San Antonio franchise last summer, the Frenchman impressed Gregg Popovich, however demanding with his protégé: “When you look at his statistics, you can say that it’s crazy. But it just shows what “he will become when he understands all the physical intensity that awaits him and how to manage it”, analyzed the experienced coach.
“Luckily, he’s also an incredibly instinctive passer, and he’s willing to do what it takes in that area. He’s pretty special,” Popovich said. “Wemby’s” previous “record” dated back to November 2, when he scored 38 points against Kevin Durant’s Phoenix Suns.
“I have a certain pride in doing new things, trying to fill out my CV too,” said Victor Wembanyama after his evening performance. “It’s always something I try to do, to be different, unique, to make an impact on people too.” If the Spurs have nothing left to play at the end of the season, Wembanyama potentially still has eight games to play between now and the end of the current financial year.
Original article published on RMC Sport
2024-03-30 15:12:43
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