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Victor Wembanyama: All You Need to Know About the NBA's Rising Rookie Star

Check out Victor Wembanyama, the NBA's highly anticipated rookie sensation. Learn about his background, career highlights, and what makes him one of the most exciting young players in basketball today.

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Victor Wembanyama, a rookie for the San Antonio Spurs, is widely regarded as the finest NBA prospect since LeBron James, and his performance in the NBA pre-season has already sparked interest. The 19-year-old Frenchman scored 20 points in his debut preseason game on Oct. 9 with a slew of impressive plays.

Victor Wembanyama began playing professionally in 2019 and presently is leading the French top flight in several categories, including points, rebounds, and blocks. This youngster is the genuine deal, and NBA scouts have been salivating over his remarkable abilities for years. His ability to perform on the court is simply outstanding.

Sports is clearly in Wembanyama's blood as his father is Congolese and used to participate in track and field events. Felix, who never competed in the Olympics, was supposedly a long jumper, high jumper, and triple jumper. Wemby even credits his father with teaching him how to correctly leap and run. Victor Wembanyama's mother, Elodie de Fautereau, was a professional athlete before becoming a young coach. She introduced the large guy to basketball at an early age after he already played soccer and judo.

Victor Wembanyama's personal life

Her sister Eva Wembanyama is a 21-year-old and plays for Monaco club which is in the second division of the French basketball league. During the 2017 FIBA World Championship while for U16 she the title with the squad. 

Victor Wembanyama is currently single. Victor is regarded as a generational talent by scouts, players, coaches, and analysts alike. Many people would like to know who he is now dating, but Victor is not dating anybody. He is only 19 years old and has plenty of free time, but he wants to devote it to the NBA.

Ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama was picked for the France team. In the preliminary stage of the Olympic Games, they will face current world champions Germany and Japan, as well as the winner of the qualifying competition in Riga.  

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