Victor Wembanyama, known as Wemby, has made significant achievements in the NBA, becoming the second player in league history to record 200 blocks and 100 made 3-pointers in a single season, achieving this milestone in just 59 games. He is also the first rookie since Tim Duncan in 1997-98 to reach 200 blocks in a season, now totaling 207 blocks. His elite competitive mentality and defensive skills have been highlighted, with 92% of his blocks on attempts like dunks, layups, hooks, and floaters inside. Leading the league with an average of 3.4 blocks per game, Wemby recently had a standout performance with 33 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists, and 7 blocks, marking his fifth game of the season with 7 or more blocks and his fifth game with 15 or more rebounds. This achievement underscores his historical impact on the game and his potential for future success.
The 36 minutes Wemby logged tonight were his most since his season high 38 minutes against Toronto in early November. Tonight was Wemby's 5th game of the season with 15 or more rebounds. https://t.co/0mYbGCszoU
Wemby now has 207 total blocks after collecting 7 blocks tonight. His 7 blocks, with 3 coming in 4Q and OT: 1. Bridges jump shot 2. Thomas layup 3. Claxton layup 4. Claxton layup 5. Smith Jr. layup (4Q) 6. DFS dunk (OT) 7. Schroder layup (OT)
Wemby matched his season high in paint scoring with 22 of his 33 points. He had his 2nd highest scoring game of the season from dunk/layup range, with 20 of his paint points being scored there. https://t.co/kHlHrYBdSd
Wemby was BALLIN with a big double-double performance. 🔥 https://t.co/7bmoWuGSTh
Wemby's stat line in 36 minutes: 33 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists, 7 blocks
This is Wemby's 5th game of the season with 7 or more blocks. https://t.co/wXsxRhzXpB
Wemby gets a crucial 7th block and hold the 1-point lead.
This is Wemby's 8th game of the season with 6 or more blocks in a single game. https://t.co/PXD9e2xFNV
31 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists, and now 6 blocks for Wemby
Wemby tonight after his dunk: 29 points, 14 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 blocks
17 of these 19 games where Wemby has recorded 5+ blocks have been since Wemby moved to the 5. https://t.co/1rNCyTqMzE
Wemby has his 19th game of the season with 5 or more blocks: 32% chance Wemby is getting 5 blocks in a game
Wemby 👀👀
Wemby is ridiculous! 🏀🦄🎪 https://t.co/T5MjLe09rR
Wemby with the tough reverse finish 😮💨 https://t.co/jREDFVcpOy
Wemby is unreal. 🔥 https://t.co/hpsKxOmblH
Yet another block for Wemby
Wemby picks up his 10th 2PT jump shot block of the season. 10 of his 201 blocks have been on 2PT jump shots
Entering Saturday, Wemby leads the league in blocks per game (3.4) and total blocks (200). 2nd behind him in BPG were Kessler and Lopez (2.6 each) Wemby was almost 40 blocks ahead of the 2nd player in total blocks (Lopez - 164) entering Saturday. https://t.co/jJAdkEjlbe
Wemby continues to make history 📈 https://t.co/0F0EruhWlT
% of Wemby's 200 blocks: -92% on dunks, layups, hooks, and floaters inside -5% on 2PT jump shots (blocked 1 tonight) -4% on 3PT jump shots
Wemby is the first rookie with 200 blocks in a season since Tim Duncan in 1997-98 👏 https://t.co/xbEhpRmmR7
Victor Wembanyama becomes just the second player in NBA history with 200 blocks and 100 made 3-pointers in a single season 👏 https://t.co/FGRAqRfSBl
Wemby's up to 3 blocks already in the first half. That gives him 200 total blocks in JUST 59 games played this season.
Wemby blocks a 2PT jump shot. That's his 9th 2PT jump shot block of the season.
Wemby drops a HARD quote. 😤🫡 https://t.co/Ol3jFGJ9SG https://t.co/siBXLGxeEr
Wemby! https://t.co/eaILTgevf1 https://t.co/PopeGC8ymd
Wemby has an elite competitive mentality. It’s going to carry him a long way!
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