French basketball player
The Dunk Central Sep 03
Victor Wembanyama is the favorite to win Most Improved Player next season, per @BovadaOfficial •Victor Wembanyama +750
•Evan Mobley +950
•Jonathan Kuminga +1000
•Josh ... Show more
The Dunk Central Sep 05
Victor Wembanyama is the favorite to win DPOY next season, per @BovadaOfficial •Victor Wembanyama -200
•Rudy Gobert +1400
•Chet Holmgren +1600
•Anthony Davis ... Show more
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LegionHoops Aug 25
Bleacher Report writer thinks Victor Wembanyama has a chance at a triple crown next season:
“Wemby is poised to collect maximum hardware ... Show more
The Dunk Central Aug 20
ESPN experts vote on the Defensive Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season:
1. Victor Wembanyama: 76 points
2. Rudy Gobert: 29 points
3 ... Show more
The Dunk Central Aug 21
ESPN experts vote for Victor Wembanyama to win most improved player:
Victor Wembanyama: 26 points (14% of first-place votes)
Jalen Williams: 26 points ... Show more
A San Antonio Spurs forward is OK after his single-car crash involving his $240k Porsche. Spurs' Jeremy Sochan avoids injury after crashing $240k Porsche
Patrick Beverley Has Surprising Addition To His List Of NBA's Top 5 Centers: The three-time All-Defensive Team point guard listed four no-brainers on his list of ...
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NBA 2K25 predicts the season: Celtics slip, Luka Dončić is MVP and a new champion is crowned
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HoopsHype Sep 06
Patrick Beverley on Victor Wembanyama: ‘He’s not a five. He’s everything. Like you can’t even put him in comparison with other people ... Show more
Does Devin Vassell have All-Star potential beside Wemby?: With the 2024-25 campaign approaching, we're diving deep into some of the players we're most interested ...
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The Dunk Central Aug 26
Move over, Tolkien: Brandon Sanderson is rapidly becoming the face of modern fantasy
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HoopsHype Sep 01
Top 10 Gen Z players making their mark in rotations:
Starters:
Luka Doncic
Jayson Tatum
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderAnthony EdwardsVictor Wembanyama
Bench:
Ja ... Show more
As Bill Land moves on from Spurs, how will their next story be told?: In a changing media landscape where players have direct access to fans on social media ...
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Netflix Teases Olympic Basketball Doc with Photo of LeBron, Wemby, Jokić Jerseys: The Olympic Men's Basketball tournament may be over but that doesn't mean fans ...
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HoopsHype Aug 30
When NBA fans think of Rookie of the Year, names like Paolo Banchero, Victor Wembanyama, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis come to mind ... Show more
Guerschon Yabusele vows to seize second shot at NBA with Sixers: ‘When the opportunity comes, you don’t think twice’
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LegionHoops Aug 21
ESPN experts predict Victor Wembanyama winning Most Improved and Defensive Player of the Year in 2025.
He’s on his way 👀
Spurs' Wembanyama gets huge ratings boost in NBA 2K25 video game: Though just 20 years old and entering his second season, Victor Wembanyama is already one of ...
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The Athletic Aug 22
Wemby’s trajectory with Spurs, Zach Edey’s impact on Grizzles and Southwest division rankings
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The Two Sides Of Victor Wembanyama: Victor Wembanyama flew to Paris this year to test the boundaries of his greatness, showing us why we call him an alien while ...
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ESPN panel picks Wembanyama to win major award, make first All-Star team: After a record-breaking rookie season, a panel of experts believes Victor Wembanyama is ...
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OKC Thunder top 10 games to watch on 2024-25 NBA regular-season schedule: The Thunder announced its 2024-25 schedule on Thursday. Here are 10 games for OKC fans ...
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Inquirer.net Aug 11
Victor Wembanyama’s first Olympics ended with tears, not gold.
But he put Team USA — and the rest of the international basketball community for that matter — ... Show more
Wembanyama puts stamp in first Olympics as France takes silver
Wembanyama puts stamp in first Olympics as France takes silver
Inquirer.net Aug 13
Wembanyama targets Olympic gold in 2028 after loss to Team USA: France basketball star Victor Wembanyama said the defeat to Team USA in the Paris Olympics final ...
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Inquirer.net Aug 11
Team USA holds off France for 5th straight men’s basketball gold: Team USA won its fifth straight Olympic men's basketball crown on Saturday ...
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Quick Glance: Brief Report on Stephen Curry's Olympic Gold Medal
- In a thrilling game, Stephen Curry secured the USA's fifth gold medal in men's basketball.
- Curry took over the game in the final minutes with spectacular 3-pointers.
- His outstanding performance led the USA to victory despite France's efforts to turn the game around.
- Curry's performance was praised by teammates, including LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
Team USA basketball, Steph Curry beat France for gold medal at 2024 Paris Olympics: Social media reacts
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Quick Glance: Excitement and Tensions: The Paris Olympic Games
- Paris witnessed a captivating distraction with the Olympics, featuring innovative reimaginings and emotional moments.
- President Emmanuel Macron aligned himself with the successes of French athletes as France maintained stability during the Olympics.
- Despite political and social tensions, France projected unity and prestige through sport as a tool of soft power.
- The Paris Olympics were marred by cultural and political controversies challenging the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Ethiopia’s Tola wins Olympic marathon as France hope to dethrone US in basketball
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Quick Glance: Ethiopia's Tola Clinches Men's Marathon Victory, Kipchoge Fails to Complete Race
- Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola secured the gold medal in the men's marathon at the Paris Games on Saturday, while Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge, aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive Olympic title, did not complete the race.
- Belgium's Bashir Abdi earned the silver medal, surpassing his bronze from Tokyo, and Kenya's Benson Kipruto took home the bronze.
- Tola established a significant lead early on and finished the race in two hours, six minutes, and 26 seconds, setting an Olympic record time that was particularly remarkable given the challenging nature of the course, as noted by World Athletics.
- Tola was cheered on at the finish line by Haile Gebrselassie, Ethiopia's former double Olympic 10,000m champion, whom he has credited as one of his inspirations for pursuing a career in marathon running.
Paris Games 2024: USA win fifth straight men’s basketball gold after France thrashing
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LegionHoops Aug 10
Victor Wembanyama after winning a silver medal: “I’m learning, and I’m worried for the opponents in a couple of years.”
Reporter: “In FIBA or the ... Show more
Victor Wembanyama Issues Warning, Says He's 'Worried' for Opponents After Olympics
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Victor Wembanyama Hit in the Face With a Pass During Olympic Semifinal: Wemby got hit in the face with a basketball at the Olympics.
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Inquirer.net Aug 09
Victor Wembanyama will be a medalist at Paris Olympics: PARIS — Blood stained the neckline of Victor Wembanyama's jersey after France clinched a spot in the ...
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Basketball-France's Wembanyama ready to leave blood on the court in gold medal game
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Victor Wembanyama Was Overcome With Emotion After Leading France to Gold Medal Game
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Inquirer.net Aug 08
Paris Olympics: USA beats Serbia, to face France for men’s basketball gold: PARIS, France - The United States had to dig deep to erase a 17-point deficit to beat ...
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Quick Glance: Team USA Triumphs Over Serbia in Dramatic Game
- Stephen Curry shines with 36 points, while Joel Embiid impresses in Team USA's lineup. The Americans overcome extraordinary odds to defeat Serbia 95-91 and secure a spot in the Olympic gold-medal round.
- In the final on Saturday, the USA has the opportunity to secure their fifth consecutive gold medal after staging a remarkable comeback against Serbia.
- Following the game, several team members shared their excitement for the upcoming final against France. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker are looking forward to the challenge and the electrifying atmosphere of Saturday's game.
- Team USA's victory against Serbia highlights the increasing competition in international men's basketball. Led by veterans like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry, the American team faced a tough battle against Serbia, showcasing the evolving landscape of global basketball competition. The future of Team USA will be shaped by a new generation of players as other countries produce more NBA talents.
Inquirer.net Aug 06
France tops Canada to reach Olympics basketball semis: PARIS — France had an ugly couple of days following its group-stage finale loss to Germany ...
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Victor Wembanyama Olympic debut: French superstar's first game was even more impressive than his stats show
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Inquirer.net Jul 30
Paris Olympics: Wembanyama leads France past Japan in OT: VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France — In any language, expletives are sometimes present on the basketball ...
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Can U.S. men’s basketball win gold against France? Here are five things to watch.
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Column | Victor Wembanyama is about to find the rarest air: The face of the NBA is a different animal than for other leagues. In short, it’s bigger ...
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Stunning Photos Show Height Difference Between Victor Wembanyama, Team Japan Player
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Photo of Steph Curry Swishing Three-Pointer Over Victor Wembanyama Doesn't Look Real
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Pressure mounts on Victor Wembanyama, France in basketball at Paris Olympics: With the Olympics in Paris, there is pressure on France to medal ...
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Wemby shared an emotional moment he had with Kevin Durant after France’s loss to Team USA in the Gold Medal Game.
The 2024 Paris Olympics: How to Watch and What to Look for: Gymnastics. Track. Swimming. Basketball. Break dancing.
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Quick Glance: Did the Olympics Mock the Last Supper?
- The Paris Olympics' opening ceremony sparked controversy for its resemblance to the Last Supper.
- Conservative and Christian leaders condemned the portrayal as a mockery of faith, while organizers defended it as a homage to the Greek god Dionysus.
- The depiction of Dionysus received criticism from religious groups who found it disrespectful.
- Despite the backlash, the artistic director of the opening ceremony emphasized that the scene was not meant to mock but to celebrate the gods of Olympus.
LeBron v Wembanyama: Collision of shooting stars lights up Paris night: The NBA’s present and future clashed at Bercy Arena on Saturday night when two giants – ...
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The Dunk Central Aug 07
FIBA’s Final Olympic MVP Ladder:
1. LeBron James
2. Nikola Jokic
3. Dennis Schroder
4. Kevin Durant
5. Franz Wagner
6. Bogdan Bogdanovic
7 ... Show more
What a furious performance by our world champions! Franz Wagner, Daniel Theis & Co. clearly beat host France and superstar Victor Wembanyama and snatch group ... Show more
LegionHoops Aug 07
Giannis on Victor Wembanyama:
“He has the chance to be the best. Not at his age, not in Europe… but one of the best to ever play this game.”
(via @boardroom )
LegionHoops Aug 10
LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama are the first to warm up for their teams.
The past and the future. What a photo.
Victor Wembanyama Gave Perfect Answer to Question About Swearing in English: The French phenom posted a big statline against Japan on Tuesday.
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How tall is Simone Biles? What to know about USA gymnast ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
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Quick Glance: Simone Biles Shines Despite Paris Olympic Injury Scare
- Simone Biles faced injury scare in Paris but continued to showcase remarkable performance.
- Despite a minor injury on her left leg during the Paris competition, Biles led the U.S. team steadily.
- The U.S. team led in the qualifying round and is viewed as the favorite to win team gold on Tuesday.
- Biles excelled with outstanding performances despite injury fears, leading the team that topped the competition.
Calm, kind and respectful: How a tiny town in France helped raise ‘The Extraterrestrial’
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The Bucks won’t play on Christmas for the first time since 2017 and Giannis reacted to the snub
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The Dunk Central Aug 01
Anthony Edwards calls out French fans for booing Joel Embiid
“You got Wemby and Rudy; why would he play with y'all? Wemby and Rudy ... Show more
T-Online Jul 31
Have you ever wondered who the tallest or smallest athletes at this year's Olympic Games are? We've put Victor Wembanyama and Simone Biles side by side ... Show more
Inquirer.net Aug 03
Germany tops France in Paris Olympics basketball: VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France — Victor Wembanyama was lurking. Franz Wagner kept going anyway ...
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French basketball fans roar their side to victory over Brazil in Lille: The Olympic party arrived in Lille on Saturday as fans from all over France filled the ...
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Quick Glance: French Fans Energize Victory Over Brazil in Lille
- The Olympic spirit descended upon Lille on Saturday as fans from across France filled Stade Pierre Mauroy, cheering rhythmically with drums as the national team secured a win over Brazil in the basketball competition's opening.
- France triumphed 78-66 against Brazil, propelled by a stellar performance from Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, who scored 17 points. The official basketball fans' group, KOP Francais Basket, animated the stands with drums and fervent support.
- A Brazilian supporter from São Paulo and his family attended the match surrounded by French fans, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Fans illuminated the venue with mobile phones and sang the French national anthem post-game, enhancing the event.
- Brazilian player Cristiano Felicio praised the local fans' impact on France's victory and embraced the booing as part of the game. Despite the loss, he appreciated the experience of playing in front of such an enthusiastic crowd.
LegionHoops Jul 30
D’Angelo Russell on Victor Wembanyama:
“He should’ve been Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Improved, All-NBA… MVP ... Show more
Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer and Dan Devine discuss Victor Wembanyama who was not happy to have lost the Olympics gold medal game to Team USA ... Show more
LegionHoops Aug 10
Victor Wembanyama today:
26 points
7 rebounds
3 threes
11/19 FG
Gave it his all. He’ll be back.
BillSimmons Aug 08
TheSteinLine Aug 13
The first game of Victor Wembanyama's second NBA season -- which doubles as Chris Paul's official Spurs debut -- is scheduled for Oct. 24 at Dallas ... Show more
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Inquirer.net Aug 01
Yuki Kawamura impressive for Japan in Paris Olympics basketball: MANILA, Philippines –Japan's Yuki Kawamura has been turning heads so far in the Paris ...
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