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Victor Wembanyama Stats: 10 Incredible Stats you need to know

Every athlete’s greatest dream is to compete at the highest level of their sport, and since Wembanyama already has his sights set on the “holy grail” of all basketball players, NBA, he has been nothing short of exceptional. By the statistics he had been putting on even before he went pro, his status in basketball has been too amazing.

Few athletes in professional sports history have received as much attention as Victor, and great players like LeBron James have been heard admiring the prospective basketball star. Wembanyama, a rookie soon to enter the NBA with superhuman jumping prowess, is predicted to develop into an unbeatable baller.

His legendary reputation is looming big, owing to the approaching draft period, and contending NBA organizations want to provide the exceptional athlete with the best deal any rookie could hope for. This is hardly surprising given the data and statistics that support the hype. This article will look at ten incredible stats to demonstrate how exceptional Victor Wembanyama is.

1. Wembanyama is the most promising player since LeBron James

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Not only is Victor Wembanyama the most highly anticipated talent in the 2023 draft, but he may also be the most promising prospect since LeBron James made his NBA debut over two decades ago. LeBron James has addressed every criticism of him since his NBA debut over 20 full seasons ago. James also demonstrated his ability to take his club far earlier than anticipated into the playoffs.

He eventually rose to the position of the most valuable player in the league. And then an NBA champion. Given the figures he is now providing, Wembanyama is predicted to follow a similar pattern.

Find out the top 10 unbelievable facts about LeBron James here. 

2. He averages 19.3 points per game!

Following two preseason games in Las Vegas versus the NBA G League Ignite in October 2022, Wembanyama received attention from the American media. He had 37 points, five blocks, and four rebounds in the opening game, which took place on October 4 and ended in a defeat of 122-115. Wembanyama had 36 points and 11 rebounds to help his squad defeat the Ignite 112-106 in their second game.

With 23 points on 7/12 field goals and 9/10 free throws, 10 rebounds, 5 blocks, 2 assists and 4 fouls in 36 minutes, he had a fantastic game. Throughout six games, his LNB averages now stand at 19.3 points (5th in the league), 8.3 rebounds (4th), 2.5 assists, 0.7 steals, 2.8 blocks, and 22.2 EFF (1st).

3. Victor is known for his eight-foot wingspan

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Players with that kind of wingspan and such an amazing body have never been seen before. When Victor is selected in the NBA Draft, his 8-foot wingspan will surpass Mo Bamba’s 7-foot-10-inch wingspan to become the NBA player with the biggest wingspan. Wembanyama’s defensive skills, in addition to his imposing height, have reached the highest level because of his wingspan, which makes you feel bad for point guards since it will be more difficult for them to go past him without breaking a sweat.

Also, read Victor Wembanyama’s Wingspan and How It Will help him Dominate. 

4. Wembanyama stands at 7-foot-4 tall

Standing tall is a big advantage in basketball, thus the NBA has some of the tallest sportsmen in all of sport. Height is frequently used as a determining factor for a player’s optimum position. The frontcourt has some of the tallest players in the game, while the backcourt is filled out by players who are on the shorter side.

Wembanyama is 230 pounds and is 7 feet 4 inches tall. He is set to stand taller than league leader Boban Marjanovic, who is 7’3″ and the league’s tallest player when he gets drafted in the 2023 NBA draft.

5. His shooting percentage stands at 58.7 %

Victor Wembanyama Mets 92 photo by Thomas S –

One of the best shooters on the floor, Victor Wembanyama has a scoring efficiency and total shooting percentage of 58.7%. His shooting percentages are 71.4% from the charity stripe 32.0% from deep and 55.4% from the two-point zone. Victor is not far behind Stephen Curry in terms of percentage in the NBA and plans to raise it to reach the peak marks that professional NBA shooters are producing. Stephen Curry now has a 62.6% shooting percentage, making him one of the finest if not the best NBA shooters of all time.

6. Wembanyama leads French League with 22.2 EFF and 2.8 blocks per game

Following his impressive performance in Metropolitans’ 92, Victor Wembanyama now leads the French League in efficiency and blocks. The basketball player’s 8-foot wingspan and 7-foot-4 height helped him to have a fantastic match block average. With that kind of consistency, Victor may as well surpass NBA record-holder Hakeem Olajuwon for most blocks per game.

He can block 2.8 shots per game thanks to his incredibly long wingspan as his defensive play is getting better. On October 20, 2020, he achieved a career-high in blocks during a match between France and NM 1. He made seven blocks on that particular day as France defeated Le Havre, 63–72.

7. His career high stands at 33 points

Victor Wembanyama ASVEL photo during an Elite game, Victor recorded a career-high in points on November 4, 2022

During an Elite game, Victor recorded a career-high in points on November 4, 2022. In Metropolitans’ 92 78–69 victory against Limoges on that particular day, he contributed 33 points. Additionally, he had three blocks, four assists, and 12 rebounds. He made 3 out of 8 three-point attempts, 7 out of 9 two-point attempts, and 10 out of 12 free throws. His field goal percentage was 58.8%.

8. His career-high rebounds sit at 18

At a game on December 26, 2022, Victor Wembanyama recorded the most rebounds of his career. In the Metropolitan 92’s defeat by Strasbourg, 84-81, he amounted to 18 rebounds. He scored 26 points, made 3 steals, had 2 assists, and blocked 3 shots throughout the game. This feat was a career-high rebound surpassing the 12 rebounds high he had previously set.

Due to his length and anticipation, he is a great shot-blocker, and his fluidity allows him to guard smaller players. His slender physique and lack of muscle have been labelled as flaws, encouraging opponents to employ a rough style of play against him. As a result, he may have difficulty boxing out while rebounding and defending post-ups.

9. Victor has a career-high 6 assists

In 2020, Victor’s assist total was at a career-high of 5. He recorded a career-high of six assists on October 21, 2022, in a match that Metropolitan 92 won 113–88 over Blois thanks in large part to his contributions. In the same game, he recorded 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 blocks.

10. His career high in steals is at 5 as of December 2020

During a game between Nanterre U21 and Gravelines U21 on December 12, 2020, Victor Wembanyama recorded the most steals in his career. In Nanterre U21’s 67-73 home defeat against Gravelines U21 that day, he recorded 5 steals. His other stats were 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists.

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