Tag: Wembanyama
Wembanyama shines as he learns
Victor Wembanyama soars for a dunk. —AFP SAN ANTONIO—Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick this year in the National Basketball Association (NBA), is learning a lot in the NBA preseason.The French sensation had 23 points, four rebounds, four assists and three blocks in just under 23 minutes of play as the Spurs collected a 120-104…
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Wembanyama leads Spurs past Heat in NBA preseason
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) scores over Miami Heat center Thomas Bryant (31) during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points in 23 minutes to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 120-104…
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NBA: More than 13,000 fans turn out for Wembanyama, Spurs practice
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs is greeted by fans during the San Antonio Spurs Silver and Black Scrimmage at Frost Bank Center on October 7, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. Ronald Cortes/Getty Images/AFP More than 13,000 spectators flocked to the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Saturday to watch Victor Wembanyama…
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Wembanyama will be aiming for gold with France at Paris Olympics
FILE – France’s manager Vincent Collet (L) and Victor Wembanyama talk before the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match between France and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Pau, southwestern France, on November 14, 2022. (Photo by GAIZKA IROZ / AFP) PARIS — Victor Wembanyama will be aiming for the gold medal with France at the Paris Olympics.…
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Victor Wembanyama makes history as highest-rated rookie in NBA 2K – rezal404
San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama smiles during the NBA Summer League game between the San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets, at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 7, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) MANILA, Philippines—Despite not yet playing in an official NBA game, San Antonio rookie Victor…
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Wembanyama more aggressive in stronger second NBA Summer League game – rezal404
San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama dunks over Portland Trail Blazers’ Justin Minaya during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) LAS VEGAS — Victor Wembanyama was yelling in celebration, punching the air, even got a Band-Aid on his right cheek because of…
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Spurs rookie Wembanyama ‘can’t wait’ for Summer League debut – rezal404
San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 draft pick, handles a ball during an NBA basketball press conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) LAS VEGAS—There are just some tickets that are hard to get in Las Vegas. Like Adele, for example. Gold Garth Brooks. Or…
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Victor Wembanyama says he won’t play for France at 2023 Fiba World Cup – rezal404
FILE – France’s manager Vincent Collet (L) and Victor Wembanyama talk before the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match between France and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Pau, southwestern France, on November 14, 2022. (Photo by GAIZKA IROZ / AFP) SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama has some bad news for France. The No. 1 draft pick told…
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Tony Parker says San Antonio is ‘perfect place’ for Victor Wembanyama – rezal404
Onlookers wait for French basketball player Victor Wembanyama to arrive at San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio, Texas, on June 23, 2023. Wembanyama will be officially presented by the San Antonio Spurs on June 24, 2023, following the NBA draft. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) PARIS—Tony Parker surely knows what he’s talking…
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Spurs draft Wembanyama, now look for French phenom to help end NBA playoff drought – rezal404
A fan holds a photo of Victor Wembanyama during an NBA basketball draft watch party at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Thursday, June 22, 2023. The San Antonio Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama with the first pick. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) SAN ANTONIO — The world will be watching Victor Wembanyama, including San Antonio Spurs coach…
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