No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama, has officially expressed his intention to join the French national team for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. "Succeeding in the Olympics would be a great story. And there will be no goal other than gold. Of course, I will be present at the Olympics," Wembanyama confidently stated via L'Equipe.
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is set to be held across three host countries -- Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines -- from August 25 to September 10.
Sandro Mamukelashvili hits two 3-pointers, adds a mid-range jumper, and helps the Georgian national team erase an 18-point fourth-quarter deficit against Lithuania to tie the FIBA World Cup 2023 preparation game in Kaunas, Zalgirio Arena. However, Lithuania's guard Tomas Dimsa makes a game-winning tip-in at the final buzzer, and the hosts defeat Georgia, 104-102.
No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama, has officially expressed his intention to join the French national team for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. "Succeeding in the Olympics would be a great story. And there will be no goal other than gold. Of course, I will be present at the Olympics," Wembanyama confidently stated via L'Equipe.
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is set to be held across three host countries -- Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines -- from August 25 to September 10.
Sandro Mamukelashvili hits two 3-pointers, adds a mid-range jumper, and helps the Georgian national team erase an 18-point fourth-quarter deficit against Lithuania to tie the FIBA World Cup 2023 preparation game in Kaunas, Zalgirio Arena. However, Lithuania's guard Tomas Dimsa makes a game-winning tip-in at the final buzzer, and the hosts defeat Georgia, 104-102.
NBA legend Tracy McGrady recently shared his thoughts on the overwhelming hype surrounding Victor Wembanyama in an interview with GQ's Howard Beck. McGrady drew comparisons between Wemby, the top pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and players like Bol Bol and Kristaps Porzingis, suggesting that he's seen Wembanyama-type of players before.
Victor Wembanyama is one of the most anticipated prospects to ever come to the NBA. However, not everyone has been dazzled by his potential. NBA legend and Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway Sr. went on The Carton Show on FS1 to discuss the current roster of the Phoenix Suns. With the show's crew analyzing the moves, the former point guard made a controversial statement.
Getting selected with the No. 1 pick is a blessing and a burden at the same time. Victor Wembanyama felt it fully in the two Summer League games he played. 1st pick means you get the largest rookie contract of your class, the most attention, and probably, the longest period to develop your potential into a consistent threat on the court.
Victor Wembanyama played in two NBA Summer League games, and after getting the first taste, he compared the physicality in the US and Europe. The 19-year-old believes that Europe could offer more physicality than the NBA.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver is impressed by the No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama. Silver was also happy for the 19-year-old Frenchman for bouncing back after an underwhelming NBA Summer League debut.
After a rough start in the first game of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Victor Wembanyama bounced back last night for the San Antonio Spurs. It seems that it was enough. According to Tim Bontemps from ESPN, Wembanyama's Sunday night game against the Portland Trail Blazers was his last this offseason.
Victor Wembanyama finished his NBA Summer League experience with a dominant performance, giving the fans what they wanted to see. In an 80-85 loss against the Portland Trail Blazer, the No. 1 pick finished the game with 27 points (7/10 2PT, 2/4 3PT, 7/12 FT), 12 rebounds, 3 blocks, 1 steal, and 3 turnovers.
The long-awaited matchup between the No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama and the No. 3 pick, Scoot Henderson, will not happen. Chris Haynes from TNT reports that Henderson will sit out the upcoming NBA Summer League game against the San Antonio Spurs to rest his shoulder.
The top pick of the 2023 NBA Draft - Victor Wembanyama - made his NBA Summer League debut in Las Vegas for the San Antonio Spurs. It wasn't a performance many hoped for. After the game, the player shared his thoughts about it.
A brief investigation of the altercation involving pop star Britney Spears, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and a member of the player's security team showed no charges will be filed, Las Vegas police said Friday.
Victor Wembanyama's popularity caused an incident Wednesday evening, involving a pop culture icon. The player now told his side of the story. Britney Spears was hit in the face when she was trying to get a picture with the French wunderkind in a restaurant in Las Vegas. The Princess of Pop was backhanded by the Director of Team Security for the San Antonio Spurs - Damian Smith.
Victor Wembanyama has been one of the most popular sports figures in the world ever since the prospect of him arriving in the NBA was established. Recently, his popularity caused an incident with a pop music icon. TMZ Sports report that Britney Spears was hit in the face during her encounter with Wembanyama.
The Summer League in Las Vegas will begin on July 7 and the NBA announced that the first-day tickets of activity at the Thomas & Mack Center are sold out due to the great interest of the fans to watch Victor Wembanyama’s debut. The Frenchman was recruited by the San Antonio Spurs with the first pick in the NBA Draft due to his great potential as well as his physical qualities.
A few days ago, L'Equipe reported that Victor Wembanyama won't feature in the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. The 19-year-old said he made his decision himself after consulting his closest entourage, the medical staff, and several executives of the French national team.
San Antonio Spurs are embracing a distinct French influence, as evidenced by their recent acquisitions. In addition to drafting French phenomenon Victor Wembanyama as the first overall pick and selecting Sidy Cissoko at No. 44, the franchise is set to welcome another Frenchman in Guillaume Alquier, according to L'equipe.
With San Antonio Spurs winning NBA Draft Lottery, there's almost no doubt that Victor Wembanyama will be coached by the legendary Gregg Popovich. A unique French prospect always drew attention due to his physique, and Wembanyama's true height is one of the most interesting topics. So, how tall is Victor Wembanyama for real?
