NBA – Unplayable in his new position, Wembanyama drops an All-Time record!
In front of their home crowd this Sunday evening, after a great victory over the Lakers, the Spurs failed to repeat the same feat. Gregg Popovich’s players sank at home, despite Victor Wembanyama in record mode. Frustrating.
Victor Wembanyama against Zion Williamson: it was one of the duels of the night in the NBA. The two players did not face each other directly, since the Frenchman defended Jonas Valanciunas as a pivot.
The result was interesting for Wemby, who confirms that he is perfectly comfortable in this position 5. The proof with his new performance this Sunday evening against New Orleans.
Wembanyama still delights in pivot
Despite the Spurs’ big defeat, 146-110, Victor finished with 17 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. He was still forgotten on a few actions, but it is clear that this pivot position works quite well in this configuration.
However, Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan (5 points) and Devin Vassell will have to do a little more to bring back success.
The spin move. The alley-oop.
pic.twitter.com/uSQQLTKQmL— WembyMuse (@Wemby_Muse) December 17, 2023
Wembanyama over the last 10 games has averaged 19.5 points, 13.6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3.5 blocks. Spurs’ record doesn’t help him, but he could easily claim the title of defender of the year in future years.
For the moment, San Antonio’s squad must progress, even if trades are possible before the February deadline. Gregg Popovich has not ruled out any scenario.
What we can remember from this evening is also the fact that Victor Wembanyama broke an All-Time record in the NBA thanks to his new performance, belonging to Dwight Howard. With 8 double-doubles, the Spurs number 1 is on a crazy streak.
Victor Wembanyama has recorded 8 consecutive double-doubles, the longest streak by any teenager in NBA history 🤯
The previous record was 7 in a row by Dwight Howard in 2005. pic.twitter.com/3kcveoSMhs
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 17, 2023
Victor Wembanyama recorded 8 consecutive double-doubles, the longest streak by a teenager (under 21) in NBA history.
The previous record belonged to Dwight Howard with 7 in a row in 2005.
Even on a night when the Spurs lost by a wide margin, Victor Wembanyama continued to add up the statistics.
Proof that the Frenchman is comfortable in his role remains to build a competitive workforce alongside him.
Needless to say, there is work to be done.
