When the 2023-24 NBA season began, some basketball fans wondered if Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs was going to live up to the hype.
Although his career is still very young, it’s clear that Wembanyama is a supremely talented star who could truly be the generational talent that people wanted.
Evan Sidery pointed out Wembanyama’s per-36 minute stats for the month of February and they are really something to behold.
He averaged 26.5 points, 13.3 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 4.9 blocks, and 2.5 steals on a 41.3% three-point percentage and a 59% true-shooting percentage.
“The Spurs have a true game-changing superstar,” Sidery said and it’s hard to argue against that.
Victor Wembanyama’s per-36 minute stats in February were absurd:
26.5 points
13.3 rebounds
5.6 assists
4.9 blocks
2.5 steals
41.3 3PT%
59.0 TS%Wembanyama is already showcasing how unstoppable he can be on both ends of the floor.
The Spurs have a true game-changing superstar. pic.twitter.com/xNJ2kDWzkZ
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) March 2, 2024
The French rookie has been great all season long but he has gotten even better over the last month.
Even though the Spurs have struggled and remain the worst team in the Western Conference, Wembanyama has been sensational and created some viral moments.
Just a few days ago, the Spurs surprised the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 132-118 win, led by Wembanyama’s 28 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and 5 blocks.
At one point, he shocked the crowd with a dominant block of Rookie of the Year contender Chet Holmgren.
Wembanyama has shown great signs of growth during his rookie year, which makes the thought of his future even more exciting.
If he can exhibit this sort of progress during one season, just imagine what he will look like in a couple of years.
When Wembanyama was drafted last summer, the expectations for him were sky-high.
He has definitely shown that he was worth all the hype but the most stunning thing about Wembanyama is that he is proving his ceiling is incredibly high.
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