Victor Wembanyama is no stranger to making headlines, and this time, he did it in front of his home crowd in Paris. The towering 7-foot-3 center led the San Antonio Spurs to a stunning 140-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers, leaving fans in awe with his jaw-dropping performance.
The 21-year-old phenom finished the game with an impressive stat line: 30 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, five blocks, and a steal. It was a night to remember for the French fans, who erupted in MVP chants as Wembanyama exited the court.
The Pacers, one of the NBA’s hottest teams coming into the game, struggled to keep up with the Spurs’ explosive third quarter, where they scored 45 points. Wembanyama even added a highlight-reel moment, throwing down a dunk after bouncing the ball off the backboard.
After the game, Wembanyama shared his pride in representing France and bringing people together. “I felt proud to be able to gather people like that,” he said. “It just confirmed what I thought was gonna happen.”
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle couldn’t help but praise the young star, calling him a “one-of-a-kind” player. “He’s breathtaking,” Carlisle added. “The country of France should be very, very proud.”
With averages of 24.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists this season, Wembanyama is making a strong case for an All-Star nod. Both teams will face off again in Paris on Saturday, and if this game was any indication, fans are in for another thrilling showdown.