Victor Wembanyama (/ ˌ w ɛ m b ə n ˈ j ɑː m ə / WEM-bən-YAH-mə; [1] French: [viktɔʁ wɛmbanjama]; born 4 January 2004), nicknamed "Wemby" [2] and "The Alien" [3] [4], is a French professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of …

Aug 11, 2024 · PARIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama’s first Olympics ended with tears, not gold. But he put the U.S. — and the rest of the international basketball community for that matter — on notice that he has arrived. And he is only going to get better.

Jan 28, 2025 · Victor Wembanyama (born January 4, 2004, Le Chesnay, France) is a French professional basketball player known for his graceful style of play and extraordinary height (7 feet 4 inches [2.23 meters]).

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Jul 30, 2024 · Victor Wembanyama is a 7ft 4in giant who, this season, has established himself as a generational talent in both the NBA and French national team. The 20-year-old San Antonio Spurs player...

Jan 4, 2004 · Standing tall at an impressive 7 feet 2 inches (2.22m), Victor Wembanyama is an imposing figure in the basketball, both in stature and significance. The French star has stormed the NBA like no one before him. Born on January 4, 2004, in Paris, France, Wembanyama's basketball journey started early.

Jan 23, 2025 · Wembanyama came into the N.B.A. from France as the most hyped prospect since LeBron James. He was taken first overall in the 2023 draft, and his play on the court has matched the early...

Jul 27, 2024 · Wembanyama, along with the four-time defensive player of the year in Gobert, now lead France into the 2024 Paris Olympics with a chance to make a deep run. France finished with the silver...

Aug 8, 2024 · France is headed to its second consecutive Olympic gold-medal contest, after beating Germany 73-69 in the first of two semifinals on Thursday. It will be a title-game rematch; the French lost to the U.S. in the final at the Tokyo Games three years ago, and the Americans rallied from 17 down to beat Serbia 95-91.

May 6, 2024 · San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama won the 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year award, the league announced on Monday, marking the first time a Frenchman has captured the honor.