San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama surprised the media corps. Some of whom had traveled from as far as France. The French phenom abandoned his bleached blonde and purple hairstyle and opted for his natural look. Signaling his readiness as the young Spurs were about to begin their first training camp practice. Following his return from the NBA 2K24 Summer League in Las Vegas.

Meanwhile, among many interactions with several news outlets, one picture sticks out. Fans are in a frenzy to see the eerie size difference between the No. 1 pick and the podcaster.

Victor Wembanyama Towering Over Podcast Host

In a recent Twitter post, Wemby is Towering over podcast Rachel A Demita. Meanwhile, the photo looks so bizarre that a Sidemen member Toby shared it with the caption, “His hand is bigger than your head”.

However, this size difference is nothing new for the 19-year-old. Earlier this when he first arrived in San Antonio, pictures of him towering over the crowd went viral. His height sticks out from afar, making his 7-foot 5-inch frame nearly impossible to ignore. Wembenyama’s anonymity might be extremely difficult, as he is instantly recognizable.

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Despite the hype surrounding the young Frenchman. Many in the NBA doubt his capabilities because big men his size are always prone to injury. Evidently, his offensive prowess is part of why he is special. However, even as a rim protector, his abilities can be extremely helpful for the Spurs. Through the offseason and the summer league, Wemby has been trying to put on weight to shut down injury speculations.

Wemby Has Put On Weight Recently 

The rookie is confident that he’s currently in the best physical condition he’s ever been in as the Spurs aim to end a four-year playoff absence. “Ever since I’ve been in San Antonio, I’ve gained 10-15 pounds,” Wembanyama said. He further added,  “I’m trying to stop there, trying to not add too much too quick. We’re on a good path”.

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With the regular season right around the corner, the French phenom looks as ready as ever. Fans have been waiting since last year in anticipation of watching his game in the big leagues. Undoubtedly, being touted as the “greatest draft prospect ever” is a lot of pressure. The only question is will Wemby stand to prove his worth in the upcoming season?

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