Victor Wembanyama is turning heads in his rookie season, becoming the first newcomer in 30 years to score 40 points and grab 20 rebounds in an NBA game since Shaquille O'Neal did it in 1993. 🏀🔥
The 20-year-old phenom led the San Antonio Spurs to a thrilling 130-126 overtime victory against the New York Knicks on Friday. Despite facing a remarkable 61-point performance from Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson, Wemby stood strong, showcasing his incredible skill and determination.
\"I've never seen so (much) greatness before this season,\" Wembanyama shared. \"I've just witnessed so much greatness and I want to be a part of it. I'm on the right path and I'm going to get there one day soon.\" His remarkable stats don’t stop there—Wemby also recorded the first 10-block game in over three years and became the youngest player to achieve a 5×5 performance, tallying at least five points, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals in a single game.
Reflecting on the season, Wembanyama emphasized the team's growth. \"The Knicks game embodied a lot of our weaknesses that we've been able to erase throughout the season. We're a young team and we need to get better every night,\" he said.
Jalen Brunson of the Knicks couldn’t hide his admiration, stating, \"He's going to be one of the greatest players this game has seen.\" 🌟
