This is a new historic line in the French basketball rankings. Victor Wembanyama will start at the NBA All-Star Game, a first for a French player. At just 21 years old, the Spurs phenom continues to push the boundaries.
The Frenchman is one of ten players chosen to start the NBA gala match. A selection decided by a vote involving fans, league players and a panel of media, who designate five starters for each conference.
Alongside the NBA’s biggest stars
For this exceptional evening, Victor Wembanyama will play in the same team as reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, triple MVP Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry. An XXL casting which illustrates the place taken by the Frenchman among the best players on the planet.
Since his arrival in the NBA, “Wemby” has had a string of notable performances and has already established himself as one of the faces of the league. This start at the All-Star Game confirms his meteoric rise and marks a strong moment, both for him and for French basketball.
