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Victor Wembanyama Does What Only Lebron James and Kevin Durant Could Do, Within Just 5 NBA Games

Published 11/03/2023, 2:13 AM EDT

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Victor Wembanyama certainly stole the show against the Phoenix Suns. The Spurs won by a massive margin of 132-122. Even though KD and Devin Booker tried their best, the 7’4 rookie did not let them stand close to him. Wembanyama scored 38 points, coupled with 10 rebounds, and 2 assists, as the Spurs won back-to-back against the Suns. The hype regarding his NBA debut was skyrocketing and fans wondered if he would be able to live up to the expectations.

Wemby scored his career-best score, at the same time garnering praise from all over. On the other hand, he touched another feat in the meantime, etching his name in history.

Touching the Likes of LeBron and KD

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The 19-year-old is now in the same lane as the legends LeBron James and Kevin Durant in an aspect. He is now the only teenager after both the legends to score 35+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 2+ blocks. In an X (formerly Twitter) post shared by Michael Scotto, the feats are mentioned.

Other than that, he also touches his club’s former legends Tim Duncan and David Robinson as the third rookie in Spurs history to score 35+ double-double points. All these are sure to boost his confidence going forward in the league.

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Spurs’ Incredible Run

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The Spurs won two consecutive matches, both against the Suns. Despite having an early lead of 20 points, Booker and Durant stepped up and brought the Suns close. The rookie sensation made sure they do not take the match away from the Spurs. His hard-earned points after all!

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With this, he put a temporary full-stop to the criticisms that were being hurled at him. Durant, who was on the court saw the 19-year-old touch one of his memorable feats. If Wemby continues playing like this, it will do justice to the hype that he was getting from the pre-season. And that will break more records in the coming days.

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Whether or not he will be able to push the Spurs to clinch their sixth title, nobody knows yet. But as can be seen right now, he is going to shock the world with his crazy gameplay.

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Aviroop Mukherjee

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Aviroop Mukherjee is an NBA author at EssentiallySports, where he combines his academic knowledge, basketball passion and unique game perspective to deliver insightful stories. With a strong educational background in Microbiology, this Real Madrid fan’s journey from science to sports is a testament to his diverse interests and steadfast dedication. Whether it’s analyzing game strategies, delving into the lives of athletes, or covering the latest sporting events, Aviroop’s writing reflects his unwavering dedication to the world of sports.
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Sameen Nawathe