Victor Wembanyama, playing for the Spurs, has made significant strides in the NBA, marking his name alongside legends like Shaquille O'Neal, David Robinson, and Alonzo Mourning by becoming the third-fastest player to achieve over 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, and 150 blocks in just 50 games. Additionally, Wembanyama has joined an elite group of players, including Michael Jordan in 1987 and himself in 2024, by recording back-to-back games with at least five steals and five blocks, a feat only matched by Jordan in the last 50 years. Furthermore, Wembanyama's performance of 25+ points, 10+ rebounds, 5+ assists, 5+ steals, and 5+ blocks in a single game places him alongside Olajuwon in NBA history. Despite these achievements, Wembanyama remains focused on team success, emphasizing the importance of winning over individual records.
Per @bball_ref, Wembanyama joins Michael Jordan (February of 1987) as just the second player in NBA history with at least five steals and five blocks in consecutive games. https://t.co/oiQKndrcMS
Victor Wembanyama joins Hakeem Olajuwon (4x) as the only players in NBA history to record 25+ points, 10+ rebounds, 5+ assists, 5+ steals, and 5+ blocks in a game. Hakeem first accomplished this in his 205th career game on March 10, 1987. Tonight was Wembanyama’s 51st career… https://t.co/7MIyQnLfDt
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama on joining Michael Jordan w/ back-to-back 5-steal, 5-block games: “I wonder if he did it in wins, not losses. To me, it’s secondary. Hopefully… we can look back & think this is a good performance. As of today, I can’t be satisfied with a loss.” https://t.co/ITAd0bupxr
The only players in the last 50 years with five steals and five blocks in two consecutive games: -- Michael Jordan, 1987 -- Victor Wembanyama, 2024
With the 500th rebound of his career in tonight’s game, Victor Wembanyama becomes the third-fastest player to total 1K+ points, 500+ rebounds, and 150+ blocks in their career. Shaquille O’Neal – 43 games David Robinson – 47 games Victor Wembanyama – 50 games Alonzo Mourning – 53… https://t.co/5rBRbkljfJ