Victor Wembanyama, a rookie for the San Antonio Spurs, showcased an exceptional performance in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He achieved a career-high of 8 blocks, along with 19 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 assists. Wembanyama's defensive prowess was highlighted as he accounted for 8 of the Spurs' 9 blocks in the game. His remarkable shot-blocking ability has garnered attention, placing him in the 96th percentile of players in block percentage. Wembanyama's performance has also earned him a place in Spurs franchise history alongside Tim Duncan and David Robinson as the only rookies to record 8+ blocks in a game.
Per CTG, Wemby is in the 96th percentile of players in block percentage, swatting 4.4% of opponent attempts. Only other Bigs ahead of him: Nicolas Claxton 5.9%, 100th Brook Lopez 4.8%, 99th Anthony Davis 4.6%, 98th Wemby is only 19 and has played in just 13 NBA games
Wemby made history again this week 🏀🔥 He joined Tim Duncan and David Robinson as the only Rookies in @spurs franchise history to record 8+ blocks in a game! https://t.co/HnGe5nEgpu
Watch Victor Wembanyama record eight blocks against Grizzlies Memphis won the game and the Spurs have lost eight in a row, but that doesn't discount what Wembanyama is doing. https://t.co/9o44U4RK9Z
Wemby was 2 Blocks short of his first NBA triple double. 19 PTS | 13 REB | 8 BLK | 4 AST https://t.co/EAyeZ3TCwR
Wemby was the ultimate PAINT PROTECTOR against the Grizzlies with 8⃣ BLK ⛔️ Victor Wembanyama joins Tim Duncan and David Robinson as the only Rookies in Spurs franchise history to record 8+ blocks in a game! https://t.co/1B58djqqhA
Wemby has now blocked 34 shots in 13 games. His 34 blocks 30 on layups/hooks/floaters inside 3 on 3PT jumpers 1 on 2PT jumper
The Spurs tied their season high as a team with 9 blocks. Wemby was responsible for 8 of the 9 blocks
One of Victor Wembanyama's EIGHT blocks on the night 😯 (via @NBA) https://t.co/gCZ7DsOXA4
Victor Wembanyama tonight: 19 points 13 rebounds 8 blocks 🤯 4 assists https://t.co/EEtWyGsghd
Wemby finishes with 19 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, and a new career high 8 blocks
Victor Wembanyama tonight: 19 Points 13 Rebounds 8 Blocks 4 Assists 1 Steal https://t.co/8yKegZqs10
Wemby DENIAL for block No. 7⃣! Grizzlies-Spurs | Live on the NBA App 📲https://t.co/tni9466Fl4 https://t.co/xVzZR517zN
Wemby is up to 5️⃣ blocks on the night. 🚫 (🎥: @NBA) https://t.co/PsI392z7uL
Wembanyama's five blocks matches his season high recorded against Toronto on Nov. 5.
Big block by Wemby to start the 4th. Can the Spurs hold on?
5 blocks of Wemby, tying his career high
17 points for Wemby after he scores with the jump hook 6 points from three 6 paint points 5 FT line points
Wemby goes UP TOP for the lob slam 😤 Grizzlies-Spurs | Live on the NBA App 📲https://t.co/tni9466Fl4 https://t.co/JmuHWnWbjd
4 blocks in 3 quarters for Wemby
Block party in San Antonio! Wemby has 3 BLK in the 1H 🚫 Grizzlies-Spurs | Live on the NBA App 📲https://t.co/tni9466Fl4 https://t.co/PQ07rlWouP
Wemby with the perfect alley-oop pass, Wemby hitting three in a row after being fouled on a 3-point attempt, Wemby (what's next?).
WEMBY AND-1. 😤 (🎥: @NBA) https://t.co/8LiggHMweC
Mamu with a 3PT block, then Wemby throws him the alley-oop dunk
Wemby gets the second chance AND-1 to fall 💪 Grizzlies-Spurs | Live on the NBA App 📲https://t.co/tni9466Fl4 https://t.co/2dopXSEnGc
Wemby saying "this is how you do it" with that perfectly timed lob to Mamu for the slam.
2 blocks for Wemby, his second blocking a floater
Damn, Wemby throwing lobs.
Pull-up three for Wemby over Lofton Jr. 8 points now for Wemby
As @JMcDonald_SAEN noted earlier, tonight marks the first game of Wemby's career where he didn't record a block. Took 12 games for him to not block a shot