French NBA player from the San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama

Big favorite for Rookie of the Year, Victor Wembanyama wasted no time in showing the NBA what he was made of. 

The Frenchman only played around fifty matches in the US, but that was enough for him to complete an already historic season.

Heat brace for arrival of Spurs' Victor Wembanyama

For a long time, the debate raged between Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren.

The players, media and fans had difficulty deciding between them… but as the campaign progresses, it seems more and more difficult not to praise the Spurs pivot. His team wins little, but he continues to impress as the first offensive option and full control in defense.

What the numbers say about Victor Wembanyama at center - Pounding The Rock

While Gregg Popovich finally seems ready to let go of the horses , the Frenchman will therefore be able to further inflate his already crazy statistical line for a rookie (more than 20 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks on average).

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Absolutely staggering figures and to top it all off, the former Mets 92 has already taken the opportunity to write himself into the big league history books with a unique feat.

Single all-time season validated for Victor Wembanyama

The first player in history with more than 150 blocks, 150 assists and 75 three-pointers made in a season. We just had the All-Star Break.

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We are seriously running out of superlatives to describe the beginnings of the V in the United States. Highly anticipated as a first draft pick but also a potential GOAT according to some, he largely meets expectations and his peers never stop showering him with praise . His defensive contribution in particular seems insane in the eyes of the fans and it is all the more frustrating that San Antonio is failing in this sector.

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Let’s remember, Victor Wembanyama is already crushing everything in his path while the Spurs are still a real construction site. Imagine what this will look like once the Texans are perfectly structured around the French big man…