In just his second NBA season, Victor Wembanyama is truly tapping into his vast potential and starting to live up to the massive hype that surrounded him when he was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
He’s averaging 24.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and a league-high 3.9 blocked shots per game this season, and it is scary to think how much better he will be in just a couple of years when he will still be years away from entering his prime.
The 21-year-old has been rewarded for his fine season with his first NBA All-Star Game selection, via ESPN.
WEMBY’S HEADED TO HIS FIRST ALL-STAR GAME ⭐
The first of many to come 👽 pic.twitter.com/zTo22cyriH
— ESPN (@espn) January 30, 2025
Wembanyama still seems to be in somewhat of a discovery phase offensively, as nearly half of his field-goal attempts have come from beyond the 3-point line, but he has greatly increased his two-point shooting accuracy and is already an all-around nightmare for the rest of the league.
He gained 25 pounds during the offseason, and combined with his 7-foot-3 frame, he is a befuddling foe to go up against.
Even though his San Antonio Spurs don’t have much viable talent around him, they’re chasing the Sacramento Kings for the 10th spot in the Western Conference.
Right now, the hot rumor is that Kings guard De’Aaron Fox could get traded before the NBA deadline and that the Spurs are his preferred destination.
A Fox-Wembanyama partnership would mean lots of trouble for the rest of the league for years to come, and such a duo could end up hanging at least one championship banner.
NEXT: Victor Wembanyama Admits Frustration With NBA Referees
