“His Career Almost Ended Here”: 7’4 Starlet Victor Wembanyama “Falling Like a Giraffe” Gives NBA World a Scare
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“His Career Almost Ended Here”: 7’4 Starlet Victor Wembanyama “Falling Like a Giraffe” Gives NBA World a Scare
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HENDERSON, NEVADA – OCTOBER 06: Victor Wembanyama #1 of Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 takes a shot during warm-up before an exhibition game against G League Ignite at The Dollar Loan Center on October 06, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
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HENDERSON, NEVADA – OCTOBER 06: Victor Wembanyama #1 of Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 takes a shot during warm-up before an exhibition game against G League Ignite at The Dollar Loan Center on October 06, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
Ever heard of Victor Wembanyama? The 18-year-old French basketball sensation is one of the hottest talents looking to make his way into the NBA currently. With a physicality like no other, he has the added benefit of having good handles. However, his career could’ve ended very recently even before the fans got a glimpse of him. In a recent clip doing the rounds of the internet, Wembanyama gave the whole world a scare.
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He fell down awkwardly during a game and struggled to even get up. With fans labeling his fall as almost giraffe-like, this clip has got the fanbase buzzing.
Awkward fall by future NBA sensation sends shockwaves across fans
French wonderkid Victor Wembanyama is only 18 years old standing at a huge frame of 7-foot-4 inches. He is projected to be the #1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft and teams have gone head over hills for him. Various teams in the league are reportedly resorting to tanking in order to draft Wembanyama.
During a recent game, the 7-foot-4 inches tall sensation had an awkward fall and the clip has gone viral on the internet. Interestingly, a fan has labeled his fall as almost ‘giraffe-like’. Here’s what NBA fans on Twitter had to say about Wembanyama’s recent scare.
Why Victor Wembanyama fall like a giraffe 😭
— Mink Flow (@currypistonn) January 21, 2023
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Oooookaaaay just gunna disregard the fact that his career almost ended here lol
— ZB (@TheOkraWinfrey) January 21, 2023
Adam Silver almost passed out seeing that
— 〽️o 😐💭 (9-whatever) (@BarnesxROTY) January 21, 2023
Damn his career just flashed before his relatives eyes
— Ryan (@Chi7Ryan) January 21, 2023
Oooookaaaay just gunna disregard the fact that his career almost ended here lol
— ZB (@TheOkraWinfrey) January 21, 2023
Fans certainly had a scare right there with Wembanyama. Thankfully, any recent reports about Wembanyama have not talked about any injury, so fans and teams can breathe a sigh of relief.
Wembanyama was recently in attendance during an NBA game
Following his rise to stardom, Victor Wembanyama has made numerous appearances in NBA games. Most recently, he was seen attending a game between the Detroit Pistons and the Chicago Bulls.
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Basketball – NBA Paris Game 2023 – Detroit Pistons v Chicago Bulls – Accor Arena, Paris, France – January 19, 2023 Metropolitans 92’s Victor Wembanyama REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
He was seen meeting up with greats like Ben Wallace and San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker. The Bulls won the game convincingly with a 126-108 scoreline. Zach LaVine scored 30 points to guide his team to a well-earned victory. Currently, the Bulls are 10th in the Eastern Conference and the Detroit Pistons. Can any one of these teams land Wembanyama? Only time can tell.
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