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Victor Wembanyama, at just 20 years of age in his second season in the NBA, is showcasing abilities never witnessed before in the league on a nightly basis as the San Antonio Spurs center. After an impressive debut on Christmas at Madison Square Garden, Wembanyama is rapidly making a compelling case for All-NBA status and is emerging as a leading candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year award.
On Sunday night, Wembanyama and the Spurs faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves. With less than a minute remaining in regulation and the Spurs down by four, Wembanyama received the ball in the low post, pivoted to his left, and executed a dunk over several Minnesota defenders with his extended arm.
Only an individual standing 7’5 with an 8-foot wingspan, like Wembanyama, could achieve such a feat. What an incredible maneuver. Catch the play here:
Here’s a close-up, slow-motion view:
This illustrates why some commentators become exasperated when Wembanyama attempts so many three-pointers. This season, he averages 9.5 three-point attempts per game, successfully making 35.9 percent of them. Wemby is an effective shooter, but he is utterly unstoppable around the basket.
The Wolves triumphed over the Spurs, 112-110, with Wembanyama scoring 34 points in the defeat. Donte DiVincenzo emerged as the standout player for Minnesota, contributing a team-high of 26 points from the bench, hitting 5-of-10 three-point attempts.
Following this loss, the Spurs’ record falls to .500 — 16-16. The Wemby phenomenon continues on schedule.
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