Unicorn, Alien, Extraterrestrial… The names we have been trying to define in recent weeks have accumulated. Victor Wembanyama (Nanterre, 2004), actor San Antonio Spurs They chose last June 23 Number one in the NBA draft.
So how can we label a natural phenomenon that seems to dominate this sport, how can we describe something that has never been seen before?
It is difficult to find references that explain its effect. wenbanyama inside United States of America. And some flash moves in the preseason have only increased the excitement in the tournament. This is a very young actor, 19 years old and 2.24 tall It has become the center of attention of the American basketball championship, which will start on October 24.
“It’s different. Despite the way he dunked, he didn’t even jump. It’s like I’m doing it to my five-year-old son. All the ‘hype’ that exists seems real,” he admitted. Eric Spoelstra, Technician Miami Heat After last week’s friendship spurs The French player finished 23 points in 23 minutes.
The enormous expectations it creates Wembanyama They can only be compared to those who woke up twenty years ago. LeBron JamesWhen he announced at the age of 18 that he would transfer directly to the NBA without entering the college league.
During his senior year in college, LeBron’s team St.Vincent-St. MaryHe had to change the field in order to be able to broadcast his matches on television and to meet the demands of thousands of fans who wanted to play the player who was destined to “mark an era” and whom ‘Sports Illustrated’ magazine named ‘.‘chosen one’ (The Chosen One) bears witness to him michael jordan.
Effect on appearance lebron shook United States of America. debut wenbanyamaIt will resonate worldwide with the influence of social networks.
Revalued franchise
There has never been a better player such huge dimensions (2.50 wingspan with arms out) with the versatility, talent and ball handling typical of a point guard. Given his knowledge of the game and his ambition, it’s not hard to imagine the impact he would have on the League.
“We’ve seen a few unicorns appear in recent years, but this one looks more like an alien. No one had ever seen someone as tall as him, so fluid and graceful on the court. “He is a generational talent,” he said. LeBron James After seeing it at an exhibition in Las Vegas in October 2022. wenbanyama output: 37 points, 5 blocks and 7 three-pointers.
Praise Giannis Antetokounmpo star Milwaukee BucksThe player, who is considered one of the three best players in the league, also foresees a special future. “I have never seen anything like this in my life, this will cause trouble for everyone. It is higher than: gobertHe blocks shots like him but he also makes the shots Durant’s. “If he stays healthy he will be really good,” says the Greek.
Nothing else was known in March. spurs Texans fans took to the streets to celebrate because they were the lucky ones to get the number one pick in the draft. wembayama He would be the chosen one. After hours Adem Gümüş It became official in Barclays Center in New York Value at the end of June san antonio, The player, who will sign a 4-season contract worth 55 million dollars, is valued at more than 500 million dollars.
maximum demand
I couldn’t get off wenbanyama A historic franchise with five rings on display, where two legends triumphed in a better environment David Robinson and Tim Duncan. Two centers made history under a legendary coach. Gregg Popovichpaying utmost attention to its progress. spurs They also have a history marked by an unforgettable Frenchman: Tony Parker.
Beyond his desire and work ethic, it’s clear that genetics played a key role in his progress. Her mother, Elodie de Fautereau, He is a 1.88 tall player and guided his first steps when he became a coach at a small club in his town. Le ChesnayWith a population of nearly 25,000 Paris. His dad, Felix WembanyamaHe is of Congolese origin and is 1.95 tall. She was an athlete and competed in the long jump. Genes also helped her older sister. Eve, He is 21 years old and 1.83 years old, he plays for Monaco and his brother Oscar16 years old and 1.85 years old, plays football Asvel.
Huge expectations and high level of demand are always wenbanyamatested in barça He played in the 2018 Mini Cup but chose to continue his development France. “I was expecting everything that happened and I feel like I lived up to expectations. I think I’m doing well,” he admitted. spurs.
He trained physically all summer to speed up his integration into the squad, which led him to give up playing football. World Cup with FranceAlthough he has already thought about the next step in his career: Paris Olympics With the French team. The new phenomenon called upon to change the NBA defiantly announces, “I will be there and there is no other goal but gold.”
Unicorn, Alien, Extraterrestrial… The names we have been trying to define in recent weeks have accumulated. Victor Wembanyama (Nanterre, 2004), actor San Antonio Spurs They chose last June 23 Number one in the NBA draft.
So how can we label a natural phenomenon that seems to dominate this sport, how can we describe something that has never been seen before?
It is difficult to find references that explain its effect. wenbanyama inside United States of America. And some flash moves in the preseason have only increased the excitement in the tournament. This is a very young actor, 19 years old and 2.24 tall It has become the center of attention of the American basketball championship, which will start on October 24.
“It’s different. Despite the way he dunked, he didn’t even jump. It’s like I’m doing it to my five-year-old son. All the ‘hype’ that exists seems real,” he admitted. Eric Spoelstra, Technician Miami Heat After last week’s friendship spurs The French player finished 23 points in 23 minutes.
The enormous expectations it creates Wembanyama They can only be compared to those who woke up twenty years ago. LeBron JamesWhen he announced at the age of 18 that he would transfer directly to the NBA without entering the college league.
During his senior year in college, LeBron’s team St.Vincent-St. MaryHe had to change the field in order to be able to broadcast his matches on television and to meet the demands of thousands of fans who wanted to play the player who was destined to “mark an era” and whom ‘Sports Illustrated’ magazine named ‘.‘chosen one’ (The Chosen One) bears witness to him michael jordan.
Effect on appearance lebron shook United States of America. debut wenbanyamaIt will resonate worldwide with the influence of social networks.
Revalued franchise
There has never been a better player such huge dimensions (2.50 wingspan with arms out) with the versatility, talent and ball handling typical of a point guard. Given his knowledge of the game and his ambition, it’s not hard to imagine the impact he would have on the League.
“We’ve seen a few unicorns appear in recent years, but this one looks more like an alien. No one had ever seen someone as tall as him, so fluid and graceful on the court. “He is a generational talent,” he said. LeBron James After seeing it at an exhibition in Las Vegas in October 2022. wenbanyama output: 37 points, 5 blocks and 7 three-pointers.
Praise Giannis Antetokounmpo star Milwaukee BucksThe player, who is considered one of the three best players in the league, also foresees a special future. “I have never seen anything like this in my life, this will cause trouble for everyone. Higher than: gobertHe blocks shots like him but he also makes the shots Durant’s. “If he stays healthy he will be really good,” says the Greek.
Nothing else was known in March. spurs Texans fans took to the streets to celebrate because they were the lucky ones to get the number one pick in the draft. wembayama He would be the chosen one. After hours Adem Gümüş It became official in Barclays Center in New York Value at the end of June san antonio, The player, who will sign a 4-season contract worth 55 million dollars, is valued at more than 500 million dollars.
maximum demand
I couldn’t get off wenbanyama A historic franchise with five rings on display, where two legends triumphed in a better environment David Robinson and Tim Duncan. Two centers made history under a legendary coach. Gregg Popovichpaying utmost attention to its progress. spurs They also have a history marked by an unforgettable Frenchman: Tony Parker.
Beyond his desire and work ethic, it’s clear that genetics played a key role in his progress. Her mother, Elodie de Fautereau, He is a 1.88 tall player and guided his first steps when he became a coach at a small club in his town. Le ChesnayWith a population of nearly 25,000 Paris. His dad, Felix WembanyamaHe is of Congolese origin and is 1.95 tall. She was an athlete and competed in the long jump. Genes also helped her older sister. Eve, He is 21 years old and 1.83 years old, he plays for Monaco and his brother Oscar16 years old and 1.85 years old, plays football Asvel.
Huge expectations and high level of demand are always wenbanyamatested in , barça He played in the 2018 Mini Cup but chose to continue his development France. “I was expecting everything that happened and I feel like I lived up to expectations. I think I’m doing well,” he admitted. spurs.
He trained physically all summer to speed up his integration into the squad, which led him to give up playing football. World Cup with FranceAlthough he has already thought about the next step in his career: Paris Olympics With the French team. The new phenomenon called upon to change the NBA defiantly announces, “I’ll be there and there’s no goal but gold.”