Victor Wembanyama Becomes 1st Rookie to Historic NBA Record Amid Generational Season
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Victor Wembanyama has been doing everything he could to take home the ROTY award. The San Antonio Spurs rookie has truly lived up to the hype that he brought into the season. Following a dominant performance against his rival, Chet Holmgren’s team, he surprised the Indiana Pacers tonight with his assertion. The 20-year-old not only helped his side win the game but also hoisted a historical record as a star rookie.
Tonight, he recorded 31 points with 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 6 blocks, and a steal to shut down Tyrese Haliburton & the Indiana Pacers. As threatening as the stats looks, it also mirrored Wemby’s attack against the OKC Thunder. In the previous game, he dropped 28 points with 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 blocks and 2 steals. It was enough for him to imprint his name in the history. The French baller became the first rookie in NBA history to produce back-to-back games with at least 25 points/10 rebounds /5 assists /5 blocks.
Wemby is the 1st rookie in NBA history with back-to-back 25p/10r/5a/5b games.
Unreal. pic.twitter.com/qQ76ShrICK
— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 4, 2024
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With this feat, Victor Wembanyama has truly announced himself as a generational talent in the league. When he was about to enter the league, voices were raised from all sides. As much as fans and pundits set expectations on the 7 ‘4 baller, at the same time, some expected him to blow up his chance.
However, the fans with the latter expectations were proven wrong from time to time. Nevertheless, it all comes down to the team’s performance. Despite the spectacle that Wemby showcases, he barely gets any support from his inexperienced teammates. So, as of now, let’s ignore the Spurs’ embarrassing 13-48 record and focus on the rookie star’s record.
This isn’t the only record that Wembanyama has produced in this season. The rising superstar has created several records during his dream run this season.
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Let’s take a look at the list of NBA records created by Wemby.
List of Victor Wembanyama’s NBA records
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The moment Wemby entered the league, he was compared to Shaquille O’Neal for his tall stature. And, he went on to prove that the Shaq comparison is valid. He became the first player since 1992 to produce 100 points with 10 blocks in the first five career games. The last time someone produced a similar record, it was Shaq.
Following that, he then joined a three-member elite group alongside LeBron James and Kevin Durant. He became the third teenager to record 35+ PTS, 10+ REB, and 2+ BLK after KD and Bron.
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Since blocks were tracked in 1973-74, only 3 teenagers have recorded 35+ PTS, 10+ REB, and 2+ BLK in a game.
LeBron James (38/10/3 – 2004)
Kevin Durant (42/13/2 – 2008)
Victor Wembanyama (38/10/2 – 2023) pic.twitter.com/eObv6dgglM— NBA History (@NBAHistory) November 3, 2023
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And most importantly, he also made himself a place near the legend Hakeem Olajuwon. He became the youngest player to produce 5×5 stat line and joined an elite list after dropping 27 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals, and 5 blocks against the Lakers. Will Wemby go on to become the greatest ballers of all time? Let us know in the comments.
Edited by:
Sameen Nawathe