Victor Wembanyama puts on a show in his Olympic debut as France beats Brazil
Storming back from a 12-point deficit behind Victor Wembanyama’s unique abilities, France took down Brazil, 78-66, in Gameday 1 of Group B of the preliminary round of the Olympic Games on Saturday.
Source: EuroHoops.net
Source: EuroHoops.net
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Mark Woods @markbritball
Here’s what Shaquille O’Neal, speaking on @eurosport , had to say about France’s Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/7WiAaknxRq – 3:15 PM
Here’s what Shaquille O’Neal, speaking on @eurosport , had to say about France’s Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/7WiAaknxRq – 3:15 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
I asked French coach Vincent Collet about Victor Wembanyama’s nerves before his Olympics debut, and he gave me an incredible answer. pic.twitter.com/fkexkzDahy – 2:50 PM
I asked French coach Vincent Collet about Victor Wembanyama’s nerves before his Olympics debut, and he gave me an incredible answer. pic.twitter.com/fkexkzDahy – 2:50 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🇫🇷🗣Victor Wembanyama believes that France has a well-rounded team to achieve something great at the Olympics! #paris2024 pic.twitter.com/mGtOO0lUzc – 2:37 PM
🇫🇷🗣Victor Wembanyama believes that France has a well-rounded team to achieve something great at the Olympics! #paris2024 pic.twitter.com/mGtOO0lUzc – 2:37 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
“We are all ready to give our spot to the next guy” – Victor Wembanyama praises France’s national team after a leading showing for an opening win
#Paris2024
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 2:15 PM
“We are all ready to give our spot to the next guy” – Victor Wembanyama praises France’s national team after a leading showing for an opening win
#Paris2024
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 2:15 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby down the stretch in the 2Q: shorturl.at/on3Ui pic.twitter.com/ku9wNQ2oxO – 2:12 PM
Wemby down the stretch in the 2Q: shorturl.at/on3Ui pic.twitter.com/ku9wNQ2oxO – 2:12 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Running Game Log: Wemby helps France defeat Brazil shorturl.at/on3Ui pic.twitter.com/fk1m5McmRu – 2:08 PM
Running Game Log: Wemby helps France defeat Brazil shorturl.at/on3Ui pic.twitter.com/fk1m5McmRu – 2:08 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Wemby’s Olympic debut: 19 points as France eases past Brazil at Paris Games (from @AP) apnews.com/article/63089b… – 1:57 PM
Wemby’s Olympic debut: 19 points as France eases past Brazil at Paris Games (from @AP) apnews.com/article/63089b… – 1:57 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Victor Wembanyama’s Olympic dunks look like created by AI 🤯 #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/lK0dtaZkIf – 1:53 PM
Victor Wembanyama’s Olympic dunks look like created by AI 🤯 #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/lK0dtaZkIf – 1:53 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
After warning Frank Ntilikina about loud Partizan fans, Mathias Lessort talks to Eurohoops about Victor Wembanyama
“We know how important it is for us to get him in rhythm and to find him in the best position possible”
#Paris2024
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 1:51 PM
After warning Frank Ntilikina about loud Partizan fans, Mathias Lessort talks to Eurohoops about Victor Wembanyama
“We know how important it is for us to get him in rhythm and to find him in the best position possible”
#Paris2024
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 1:51 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Paris 2024 | Victor Wembanyama leads France to win over Brazil sportando.basketball/en/paris-2024-… – 1:45 PM
Paris 2024 | Victor Wembanyama leads France to win over Brazil sportando.basketball/en/paris-2024-… – 1:45 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Victor Wembanyama in his Olympics debut:
19 points
9 rebounds
4 steals
3 blocks
2 assists pic.twitter.com/Zbz0nioQhr – 1:25 PM
Victor Wembanyama in his Olympics debut:
19 points
9 rebounds
4 steals
3 blocks
2 assists pic.twitter.com/Zbz0nioQhr – 1:25 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
I’ve watched most of France’s games the last two summers — Eurobasket, World Cup — and it’s been really interesting to see how everyone’s role has changed once they put Wemby on the top of the roster.
Like, this game today was a good example, I thought. To me, France was very – 1:24 PM
I’ve watched most of France’s games the last two summers — Eurobasket, World Cup — and it’s been really interesting to see how everyone’s role has changed once they put Wemby on the top of the roster.
Like, this game today was a good example, I thought. To me, France was very – 1:24 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Victor Wembanyama was a defensive force in his Olympic debut vs Brazil 😳🇫🇷 #Paris2024
19 PTS
9 REB
4 STL
3 BLK
W vs Brazil pic.twitter.com/XumAEVUJPx – 1:18 PM
Victor Wembanyama was a defensive force in his Olympic debut vs Brazil 😳🇫🇷 #Paris2024
19 PTS
9 REB
4 STL
3 BLK
W vs Brazil pic.twitter.com/XumAEVUJPx – 1:18 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🔥🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama and Nicola Batum lead host France to the WIN over Brazil! #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/s4Q8dMQaVw – 1:17 PM
🔥🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama and Nicola Batum lead host France to the WIN over Brazil! #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/s4Q8dMQaVw – 1:17 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
France win’s their opener 78-66.
Victor Wembanyama finishes with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks and 2 assists. – 1:17 PM
France win’s their opener 78-66.
Victor Wembanyama finishes with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks and 2 assists. – 1:17 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby in his Olympic debut:
19 PTS
9 REB
4 STL
3 BLK
Only 20 years old. pic.twitter.com/3yfQ46AhGe – 1:17 PM
Wemby in his Olympic debut:
19 PTS
9 REB
4 STL
3 BLK
Only 20 years old. pic.twitter.com/3yfQ46AhGe – 1:17 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Victor Wembanyama wows packed house in Lille
France overcomes slow start to defeat Brazil
#Paris2024
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 1:17 PM
Victor Wembanyama wows packed house in Lille
France overcomes slow start to defeat Brazil
#Paris2024
eurohoops.net/en/olympic-gam… – 1:17 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
A bit ragged at times, that was still some entertaining hoops. Wemby was spectacular, Batum great and voila, France tops Greece. This is going to be such a great tournament. – 1:16 PM
A bit ragged at times, that was still some entertaining hoops. Wemby was spectacular, Batum great and voila, France tops Greece. This is going to be such a great tournament. – 1:16 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby and France pick up the win over Brazil.
Wemby in his first Olympic game: 19 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks, 3 tos, 2 assists in 31 minutes – 1:16 PM
Wemby and France pick up the win over Brazil.
Wemby in his first Olympic game: 19 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks, 3 tos, 2 assists in 31 minutes – 1:16 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Victor Wembanyama vs. Brazil (Olympics opener)
19 points
9 rebounds
2 assists
4 steals
3 blocks
25 efficiency
France started with a win (78-66)! #Paris2024 #Basketball #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/jgLThJhaZP – 1:15 PM
Victor Wembanyama vs. Brazil (Olympics opener)
19 points
9 rebounds
2 assists
4 steals
3 blocks
25 efficiency
France started with a win (78-66)! #Paris2024 #Basketball #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/jgLThJhaZP – 1:15 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
fill in the blank: victor wembanyama will be the ___ best player in the nba next season. pic.twitter.com/M5rbVZGiPu – 1:13 PM
fill in the blank: victor wembanyama will be the ___ best player in the nba next season. pic.twitter.com/M5rbVZGiPu – 1:13 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Wemby’s debut into the rugby sevens medal round and Alcaraz/Nadal in doubles. It’s a lovely two weeks to be a sports fan. – 1:11 PM
Wemby’s debut into the rugby sevens medal round and Alcaraz/Nadal in doubles. It’s a lovely two weeks to be a sports fan. – 1:11 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby involved in a P&R that results in a made alley-oop dunk.
19 points now for Wemby – 1:08 PM
Wemby involved in a P&R that results in a made alley-oop dunk.
19 points now for Wemby – 1:08 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“Wemby’s like Deebo out there,” says Dwyane Wade on the broadcast of players running away from the paint when Victor is around on defense – 12:51 PM
“Wemby’s like Deebo out there,” says Dwyane Wade on the broadcast of players running away from the paint when Victor is around on defense – 12:51 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby collects his 3rd steal of the game, guarding a perimeter player 1-on-1 in isolation – 12:44 PM
Wemby collects his 3rd steal of the game, guarding a perimeter player 1-on-1 in isolation – 12:44 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby going into the 4th quarter:
14 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 TOs, 3 blocks, 2 steals, 0 fouls in 24 mins
France leading by 12 over Brazil – 12:42 PM
Wemby going into the 4th quarter:
14 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 TOs, 3 blocks, 2 steals, 0 fouls in 24 mins
France leading by 12 over Brazil – 12:42 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
The French discovering that Wemby needs his non-Gobert minutes is yet another reminder why the Spurs resisted the urge to draft Clingan. – 12:34 PM
The French discovering that Wemby needs his non-Gobert minutes is yet another reminder why the Spurs resisted the urge to draft Clingan. – 12:34 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby just did something he showed he could do in the NBA last season – block a 3-point shot.
3 blocks and 2 steals now for Wemby – 12:32 PM
Wemby just did something he showed he could do in the NBA last season – block a 3-point shot.
3 blocks and 2 steals now for Wemby – 12:32 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
2 blocks for Wemby after he comes over for a helpside block and just swats the opponent’s shot away – 12:26 PM
2 blocks for Wemby after he comes over for a helpside block and just swats the opponent’s shot away – 12:26 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
HOW ARE YOU SUPPOSE TO DEFEND AGAINST VICTOR WEMBANYAMA? 😳🇫🇷 #Paris2024
pic.twitter.com/H17q284B2l – 12:14 PM
HOW ARE YOU SUPPOSE TO DEFEND AGAINST VICTOR WEMBANYAMA? 😳🇫🇷 #Paris2024
pic.twitter.com/H17q284B2l – 12:14 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Victor Wembanyama is doing his part for France with 14 first-half points as they kick off their Olympic gold-medal pursuit against Brazil.
More on Wembanyama and the quest for gold: espn.com/olympics/story… – 12:12 PM
Victor Wembanyama is doing his part for France with 14 first-half points as they kick off their Olympic gold-medal pursuit against Brazil.
More on Wembanyama and the quest for gold: espn.com/olympics/story… – 12:12 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Victor Wembanyama feels absolutely no pressure on his Olympics debut 😤🇫🇷 #Paris2024
After the first-half vs Brazil:
14 PTS
5 REB
1 BLK
5/6 2 FGM pic.twitter.com/0rBPytgaqw – 12:11 PM
Victor Wembanyama feels absolutely no pressure on his Olympics debut 😤🇫🇷 #Paris2024
After the first-half vs Brazil:
14 PTS
5 REB
1 BLK
5/6 2 FGM pic.twitter.com/0rBPytgaqw – 12:11 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
France’s Victor Wembanyama with 14 points, five rebounds and one block at halftime of his Olympic debut as France leads Brazil 39-36. He has a couple of monster dunks, and home crowd is into it. – 12:10 PM
France’s Victor Wembanyama with 14 points, five rebounds and one block at halftime of his Olympic debut as France leads Brazil 39-36. He has a couple of monster dunks, and home crowd is into it. – 12:10 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Victor Wembanyama feels absolutely no pressure in his Olympics debut 😤🇫🇷 #Paris2024
After the first-half vs Brazil:
14 PTS
5 REB
1 BLK
5/6 2 FGM pic.twitter.com/UMOLPm6rOx – 12:09 PM
Victor Wembanyama feels absolutely no pressure in his Olympics debut 😤🇫🇷 #Paris2024
After the first-half vs Brazil:
14 PTS
5 REB
1 BLK
5/6 2 FGM pic.twitter.com/UMOLPm6rOx – 12:09 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby goes into halftime with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 TO, and 1 block in 18 minutes.
France bounces back from a 12-point deficit with a 3-point lead going into halftime – 12:08 PM
Wemby goes into halftime with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 TO, and 1 block in 18 minutes.
France bounces back from a 12-point deficit with a 3-point lead going into halftime – 12:08 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
Victor Wembanyama will be the best player in the world in the next three years. – 12:08 PM
Victor Wembanyama will be the best player in the world in the next three years. – 12:08 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Brazil came ready to play in the Olympics opener against France. But Victor Wembanyama came hot in the 1st half.
14 points
5 rebounbs
1 block
6-9 FG
France leads 39-36 at halftime. #Paris2024 #Basketball pic.twitter.com/uhrqGsXD3j – 12:08 PM
Brazil came ready to play in the Olympics opener against France. But Victor Wembanyama came hot in the 1st half.
14 points
5 rebounbs
1 block
6-9 FG
France leads 39-36 at halftime. #Paris2024 #Basketball pic.twitter.com/uhrqGsXD3j – 12:08 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
France was down 12 to Brazil before Victor Wembanyama decided to singlehandedly take over the game.
Wemby with a massive poster dunk showing off his 8-foot wingspan. pic.twitter.com/CCRG2K2hfd – 12:06 PM
France was down 12 to Brazil before Victor Wembanyama decided to singlehandedly take over the game.
Wemby with a massive poster dunk showing off his 8-foot wingspan. pic.twitter.com/CCRG2K2hfd – 12:06 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Make it 14 points for Wemby. He goes lefty spin in the post and Brazil knew they had no chance of stopping him, so he throws down another 1-handed monster dunk – 12:06 PM
Make it 14 points for Wemby. He goes lefty spin in the post and Brazil knew they had no chance of stopping him, so he throws down another 1-handed monster dunk – 12:06 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Brazil guarding Wemby right now is like trying to guard peak Shaq with a really, really good college player. Do everything right and you’re still going to get dunked on. – 12:06 PM
Brazil guarding Wemby right now is like trying to guard peak Shaq with a really, really good college player. Do everything right and you’re still going to get dunked on. – 12:06 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Wemby is doing a lot of Wemby things right now for France against Brazil. – 12:06 PM
Wemby is doing a lot of Wemby things right now for France against Brazil. – 12:06 PM
Dionysis Aravantinos @AravantinosDA
In less than three years, Victor Wembanyama will be the best player in the world. – 12:05 PM
In less than three years, Victor Wembanyama will be the best player in the world. – 12:05 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Brazil’s gonna have to put two on Wemby. He’s getting whatever he wants. #Paris2024 – 12:05 PM
Brazil’s gonna have to put two on Wemby. He’s getting whatever he wants. #Paris2024 – 12:05 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
What even is Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/zl6NKFaChA – 12:04 PM
What even is Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/zl6NKFaChA – 12:04 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
12 points for Wemby now after he goes to his left in the post and just throws down a distant left-handed dunk – 12:03 PM
12 points for Wemby now after he goes to his left in the post and just throws down a distant left-handed dunk – 12:03 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Pretty safe to say Wemby is already the best player on the French team #Paris2024 – 12:02 PM
Pretty safe to say Wemby is already the best player on the French team #Paris2024 – 12:02 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby collects his 1st block rotating over near the rim after Gobert’s opponent got by him.
Wemby blocked the layup – 12:01 PM
Wemby collects his 1st block rotating over near the rim after Gobert’s opponent got by him.
Wemby blocked the layup – 12:01 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Wemby playing volleyball vs Brazil #Paris2024
pic.twitter.com/NrJGyK9kHf – 11:59 AM
Wemby playing volleyball vs Brazil #Paris2024
pic.twitter.com/NrJGyK9kHf – 11:59 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
10 points in the first half for Wemby after he uses good footwork and gets the layup to drop in while most his body is BEHIND the backboard – 11:58 AM
10 points in the first half for Wemby after he uses good footwork and gets the layup to drop in while most his body is BEHIND the backboard – 11:58 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
8 points for Wemby now as he gets the spot-up three to go in.
France only trailing by 3 now – 11:54 AM
8 points for Wemby now as he gets the spot-up three to go in.
France only trailing by 3 now – 11:54 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby gets his second make to go in with a post from mid-range, and an over the right shoulder fading jumper
5 points for Wemby
Brazil has been clogging the paint with 3-4 defenders, so it’s been tough for him to get touches in the paint – 11:47 AM
Wemby gets his second make to go in with a post from mid-range, and an over the right shoulder fading jumper
5 points for Wemby
Brazil has been clogging the paint with 3-4 defenders, so it’s been tough for him to get touches in the paint – 11:47 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
It’s basketball malpractice for Wemby to not have a touch on — at least — every other possession. – 11:38 AM
It’s basketball malpractice for Wemby to not have a touch on — at least — every other possession. – 11:38 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3 Brazil players trying to stop Wemby from getting an offensive rebound -> nope, Wemby gets the and-1 opp
3 points for Wemby – 11:28 AM
3 Brazil players trying to stop Wemby from getting an offensive rebound -> nope, Wemby gets the and-1 opp
3 points for Wemby – 11:28 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
An iconic sequence for Brazil’s Joao Cardoso: steals the ball from Wembanyama, catches a lob over Rudy Gobert (and one), and then releases an airball at the free throw line. – 11:25 AM
An iconic sequence for Brazil’s Joao Cardoso: steals the ball from Wembanyama, catches a lob over Rudy Gobert (and one), and then releases an airball at the free throw line. – 11:25 AM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
France🇫🇷 vs. Brazil🇧🇷 🏀 has tipped as Victor Wembanyama debuts in the #Olympics Australia🇦🇺 beat Spain🇪🇸 & Germany 🇩🇪 routed Japan🇯🇵 by 20. LeBron James-led #USABMNT 🇺🇸 will be working at 11:15 AM ET vs. Nikola Jokic-led Serbia🇷🇸
My @sportingnews preview sportingnews.com/us/betting/new… – 11:24 AM
France🇫🇷 vs. Brazil🇧🇷 🏀 has tipped as Victor Wembanyama debuts in the #Olympics Australia🇦🇺 beat Spain🇪🇸 & Germany 🇩🇪 routed Japan🇯🇵 by 20. LeBron James-led #USABMNT 🇺🇸 will be working at 11:15 AM ET vs. Nikola Jokic-led Serbia🇷🇸
My @sportingnews preview sportingnews.com/us/betting/new… – 11:24 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
The 41-year-old Marcelinho Huertas opens the Olympic Games for the host team with a floater over Victor Wembanyama. Iconic. – 11:18 AM
The 41-year-old Marcelinho Huertas opens the Olympic Games for the host team with a floater over Victor Wembanyama. Iconic. – 11:18 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Victor Wembanyama hyped up after the French anthem before the Olympic Games tip-off.
Getting goosebumps hearing “La Marseillaise” in Pierre Mauroy Stadium. pic.twitter.com/0rwRI59gZp – 11:15 AM
Victor Wembanyama hyped up after the French anthem before the Olympic Games tip-off.
Getting goosebumps hearing “La Marseillaise” in Pierre Mauroy Stadium. pic.twitter.com/0rwRI59gZp – 11:15 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Victor Wembanyama’s anticipated debut in the Olympics is about to tip-off.
France will be one of Team USA’s top contenders to monitor with their frontcourt duo of Rudy Gobert and Wembanyama. pic.twitter.com/OmQkwGd2Yk – 11:14 AM
Victor Wembanyama’s anticipated debut in the Olympics is about to tip-off.
France will be one of Team USA’s top contenders to monitor with their frontcourt duo of Rudy Gobert and Wembanyama. pic.twitter.com/OmQkwGd2Yk – 11:14 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Victor Wembanyama is just smiling on the bench, watching France fans jump and shout before the Olympic Games opener for France in his home country. pic.twitter.com/PizfrZdcG8 – 11:00 AM
Victor Wembanyama is just smiling on the bench, watching France fans jump and shout before the Olympic Games opener for France in his home country. pic.twitter.com/PizfrZdcG8 – 11:00 AM
Donatas Urbonas @Urbodo
Victor Wembanyama is set to make his Olympic Games debut. pic.twitter.com/rJw5YvIEEV – 10:47 AM
Victor Wembanyama is set to make his Olympic Games debut. pic.twitter.com/rJw5YvIEEV – 10:47 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
France’s Victor Wembanyama gets warm for his Paris Olympics debut versus Brazil pic.twitter.com/v08KSWWWn5 – 10:22 AM
France’s Victor Wembanyama gets warm for his Paris Olympics debut versus Brazil pic.twitter.com/v08KSWWWn5 – 10:22 AM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Victor Wembanyama just took the court an hour before his Olympic debut, and you’ll want to watch this until the end. pic.twitter.com/A5lC8KmN1V – 10:19 AM
Victor Wembanyama just took the court an hour before his Olympic debut, and you’ll want to watch this until the end. pic.twitter.com/A5lC8KmN1V – 10:19 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Thousands of France Basketball fans, including one dressed in a head-to-toe inflatable chicken costume, are standing in anticipation around the court more than an hour before Victor Wembanyama’s Olympic debut against Brazil. – 10:13 AM
Thousands of France Basketball fans, including one dressed in a head-to-toe inflatable chicken costume, are standing in anticipation around the court more than an hour before Victor Wembanyama’s Olympic debut against Brazil. – 10:13 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Paris #OlympicGames basketball tournament is about to start 🤩
Check out the Power Rankings before the opening tip-off to see where Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece, Victor Wembanyama’s France, Yuta Watanabe’s Japan, and other teams have landed:
basketnews.com/news-209571-ol… – 3:32 AM
Paris #OlympicGames basketball tournament is about to start 🤩
Check out the Power Rankings before the opening tip-off to see where Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Greece, Victor Wembanyama’s France, Yuta Watanabe’s Japan, and other teams have landed:
basketnews.com/news-209571-ol… – 3:32 AM
Geoff Calkins @geoff_calkins
So Wemby is just going to reach up and light the torch? Guessing here. I have no idea. – 10:51 PM
So Wemby is just going to reach up and light the torch? Guessing here. I have no idea. – 10:51 PM
More on this storyline
Marc J. Spears: “People who know basketball, they understand he’s only 20 years old. But people that they like sports but they don’t know basketball, they think Victor is already Michael Jordan,” French men’s national basketball coach Vincent Collet on Victor Wembanyama. -via Twitter @MarcJSpears / July 27, 2024
Donatas Urbonas: Victor Wembanyama on his Olympic debut: “I’ve never experienced 27,000 people cheering for us, cheering for me. It gives so much strength, it’s incredible. You cannot underestimate the power of the crowd, the home crowd. It’s really going to be the sixth man in the tournament.” -via Twitter @Urbodo / July 27, 2024
From the San Antonio Spurs to Les Bleus, Wembanyama was a commanding figure to overcome a slow start and avoid a stunning upset in the opening game. Stuffing the stat sheet in his Olympics debut, he registered 19 points with 7/13 field goals, nine rebounds, four steals, three blocks, and two assists. Nicolas Batum shared a game-high 19 points to go with five rebounds, two steals, and two assists. -via EuroHoops.net / July 27, 2024