Kofi Inkoom
San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama has unquestionably lived up to the early-season hype. Despite the Spurs’ struggles in the win column, Wembanyama has been nothing short of exceptional on both ends of the court.
In tonight’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, he etched his name in the record books with a standout performance, tallying 19 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and an impressive 8 blocks—setting a new career-high.
This noteworthy achievement places Wembanyama alongside the esteemed Spurs legend David Robinson as the only rookies in NBA history to boast such an impressive stat line or better.
While the game resulted in a loss for the Spurs, the excitement surrounding Wembanyama’s burgeoning career is palpable.
Despite occasional fluctuations in offensive efficiency, the rookie’s prowess in rim protection has been consistently impressive.
Achieving eight blocks is a rare feat, particularly for a rookie, and when coupled with his contributions in scoring, rebounding, assists, and steals, Wembanyama’s performance becomes historic.
This game is likely just a glimpse of what the promising rookie has in store, considering it’s only his 13th NBA appearance.