Victor Wembanyama after France defeat to U.S.: I’m learning, and I’m worried for the opponents in a couple of years
Mike Finger: Victor Wembanyama, with a silver medal around his neck: “I’m learning, and I’m worried for the opponents in a couple of years.” In FIBA or the NBA? “Everywhere.”
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Victor Wembanyama warns his opponents about what to expect in the coming years 🥶🇫🇷 #Paris2024 pic.x.com/tsgzgbfiak – 7:28 PM
Victor Wembanyama warns his opponents about what to expect in the coming years 🥶🇫🇷 #Paris2024 pic.x.com/tsgzgbfiak – 7:28 PM
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Victor Wembanyama, with a silver medal around his neck:
“I’m learning, and I’m worried for the opponents in a couple of years.”
In FIBA or the NBA?
“Everywhere.” – 6:42 PM
Victor Wembanyama, with a silver medal around his neck:
“I’m learning, and I’m worried for the opponents in a couple of years.”
In FIBA or the NBA?
“Everywhere.” – 6:42 PM
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🔥This is the ALL-STAR FIVE for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games:
PG: 🇩🇪Dennis Schroder
SG: 🇺🇲Stephen Curry
SF: 🇺🇲Lebron James
PF: 🇲🇫Victor Wembanyama
C: 🇷🇸Nikola Jokic pic.x.com/opoxxjbbac – 6:26 PM
🔥This is the ALL-STAR FIVE for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games:
PG: 🇩🇪Dennis Schroder
SG: 🇺🇲Stephen Curry
SF: 🇺🇲Lebron James
PF: 🇲🇫Victor Wembanyama
C: 🇷🇸Nikola Jokic pic.x.com/opoxxjbbac – 6:26 PM
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Paris Olympics All-Star Five
🔥 #Paris2024
🇺🇸 LeBron James
🇺🇸 Stephen Curry
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic
🇩🇪 Dennis Schroder
🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama pic.x.com/cwtacfa63b – 6:23 PM
Paris Olympics All-Star Five
![⭐](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/2b50.png)
🇺🇸 LeBron James
🇺🇸 Stephen Curry
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic
🇩🇪 Dennis Schroder
🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama pic.x.com/cwtacfa63b – 6:23 PM
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The past and still present: Kevin Durant.
The future: Victor Wembanyama.
#Suns #TeamUSA #Paris2024 pic.x.com/rcb4tuc1ox – 6:21 PM
The past and still present: Kevin Durant.
The future: Victor Wembanyama.
#Suns #TeamUSA #Paris2024 pic.x.com/rcb4tuc1ox – 6:21 PM
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Story: Surviving a spirited challenge from Victor Wembanyama and host France, Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant deliver a fifth straight Olympic gold medal for the U.S. @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/olympic… – 6:15 PM
Story: Surviving a spirited challenge from Victor Wembanyama and host France, Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant deliver a fifth straight Olympic gold medal for the U.S. @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/olympic… – 6:15 PM
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Bogdan Bogdanovic finished 3rd in total points at the Olympics.
113 Jokic
111 Wagner, F.
110 Bogdanovic
He also finished T-2nd in total threes (18). He was probably close but did not make FIBA’s All-Star Five (LeBron, Steph, Wembanyama, Jokic, Schroder ) – 6:09 PM
Bogdan Bogdanovic finished 3rd in total points at the Olympics.
113 Jokic
111 Wagner, F.
110 Bogdanovic
He also finished T-2nd in total threes (18). He was probably close but did not make FIBA’s All-Star Five (LeBron, Steph, Wembanyama, Jokic, Schroder ) – 6:09 PM
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Victor Wembanyama couldn’t hold back his tears after losing the Olympic final 😢 #Paris2024 pic.x.com/nwlegzw5mg – 6:02 PM
Victor Wembanyama couldn’t hold back his tears after losing the Olympic final 😢 #Paris2024 pic.x.com/nwlegzw5mg – 6:02 PM
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The future is Wembanyama’s, but golden Team USA still claims the present expressnews.com/sports/olympic… via @expressnews – 6:01 PM
The future is Wembanyama’s, but golden Team USA still claims the present expressnews.com/sports/olympic… via @expressnews – 6:01 PM
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This gold medal game had everything
-Anthony Edwards trash talking
-Yabusele poster on LeBron
-Steph Curry’s insane 3s
-Wembanyama’s emotions
-“Night-night” celebration
A night to remember. #Paris2024 #FRAUSA #USABMNT #Olympics – 5:52 PM
This gold medal game had everything
-Anthony Edwards trash talking
-Yabusele poster on LeBron
-Steph Curry’s insane 3s
-Wembanyama’s emotions
-“Night-night” celebration
A night to remember. #Paris2024 #FRAUSA #USABMNT #Olympics – 5:52 PM
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Team USA wins its fifth straight gold as Steph Curry puts on a clutch shooting display with 4 late 3-pointers to outlast Victor Wembanyama and France: espn.co.uk/olympics/story… – 5:51 PM
Team USA wins its fifth straight gold as Steph Curry puts on a clutch shooting display with 4 late 3-pointers to outlast Victor Wembanyama and France: espn.co.uk/olympics/story… – 5:51 PM
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The emotions of the moment hitting Victor Wembanyama after the game.
Wemby saved his best for last – 26 points, 7 rebounds.
Cannot wait to watch him and this France team in four years in Los Angeles. – 5:21 PM
The emotions of the moment hitting Victor Wembanyama after the game.
Wemby saved his best for last – 26 points, 7 rebounds.
Cannot wait to watch him and this France team in four years in Los Angeles. – 5:21 PM
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Steph Curry is amazing again with 24 points as the USA retain men’s basketball gold by holding off France 98-87
Wemby has 26 points and 7 rebs – 5:21 PM
Steph Curry is amazing again with 24 points as the USA retain men’s basketball gold by holding off France 98-87
Wemby has 26 points and 7 rebs – 5:21 PM
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Victor Wembanyama and Kevin Durant had a lengthy conversation following the Olympic final USA vs France. pic.x.com/wa866cibjp – 5:20 PM
Victor Wembanyama and Kevin Durant had a lengthy conversation following the Olympic final USA vs France. pic.x.com/wa866cibjp – 5:20 PM
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Wemby in tears salutes the French fans
He led all scorers tonight with 26 points tonight – 5:20 PM
Wemby in tears salutes the French fans
He led all scorers tonight with 26 points tonight – 5:20 PM
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What a fantastic Olympic tournament. As @DwyaneWade said on the broadcast, this is the best international basketball we’ve seen. Wemby and France 🇫🇷 were incredible today. – 5:19 PM
What a fantastic Olympic tournament. As @DwyaneWade said on the broadcast, this is the best international basketball we’ve seen. Wemby and France 🇫🇷 were incredible today. – 5:19 PM
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France tested them, but Steph and Team USA hold on for Gold.
Wemby and France finish with Silver. – 5:17 PM
France tested them, but Steph and Team USA hold on for Gold.
Wemby and France finish with Silver. – 5:17 PM
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Wemby today:
26 PTS
7 REB
Led France to play for Gold against the USA at age 20. pic.x.com/krqhqfyalu – 5:17 PM
Wemby today:
26 PTS
7 REB
Led France to play for Gold against the USA at age 20. pic.x.com/krqhqfyalu – 5:17 PM
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The day Wemby was born (January 4, 2004), LeBron James was halfway through his rookie season the NBA – 4:44 PM
The day Wemby was born (January 4, 2004), LeBron James was halfway through his rookie season the NBA – 4:44 PM
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The FIBA scene can be kind of weird lol. AD got a tech for standing on the edge of the court while on the bench during a dead ball, and the game was stopped because Wemby lost a shoe. – 4:39 PM
The FIBA scene can be kind of weird lol. AD got a tech for standing on the edge of the court while on the bench during a dead ball, and the game was stopped because Wemby lost a shoe. – 4:39 PM
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Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
13 point lead for USA after the Steph three, their largest of the game.
Wemby up to 15 points – 4:31 PM
13 point lead for USA after the Steph three, their largest of the game.
Wemby up to 15 points – 4:31 PM
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Team USA 49 France 41 Half.
Devin Booker 13 points (2-of-3 from 3). LeBron James 7 points.
Guerschon Yabusele 15 points, Victor Wembanyama 13 points, five rebounds.
3PT: USA 9-of-20, France 3-of-16. #Suns #TeamUSA #Paris2024 pic.x.com/x81rtfrdzu – 4:19 PM
Team USA 49 France 41 Half.
Devin Booker 13 points (2-of-3 from 3). LeBron James 7 points.
Guerschon Yabusele 15 points, Victor Wembanyama 13 points, five rebounds.
3PT: USA 9-of-20, France 3-of-16. #Suns #TeamUSA #Paris2024 pic.x.com/x81rtfrdzu – 4:19 PM
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At halftime, playing for gold, the U.S. leads France 49-41. Devin Booker leads Team USA in scoring, with 13 points. Guerschon
Yabusele has a game-high 15 points, and Victor Wembanyama has 13. – 4:16 PM
At halftime, playing for gold, the U.S. leads France 49-41. Devin Booker leads Team USA in scoring, with 13 points. Guerschon
Yabusele has a game-high 15 points, and Victor Wembanyama has 13. – 4:16 PM
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Half: USA by 8
Booker 13 pts
LeBron 7 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast
Curry, Ant, KD 6 pts each
Yabusele 15 pts
Wemby 13 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast, 1 to – 4:13 PM
Half: USA by 8
Booker 13 pts
LeBron 7 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast
Curry, Ant, KD 6 pts each
Yabusele 15 pts
Wemby 13 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast, 1 to – 4:13 PM
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Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Wemby offers so many reasons to think he can be an all-time great. His passing is a huge one. – 4:13 PM
Wemby offers so many reasons to think he can be an all-time great. His passing is a huge one. – 4:13 PM
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Guerschon Yabusele (15) and Victor Wembanyama (13) have 28 of France’s 41 points. No one else has scored more than four. – 4:12 PM
Guerschon Yabusele (15) and Victor Wembanyama (13) have 28 of France’s 41 points. No one else has scored more than four. – 4:12 PM
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Wemby at half:
13 PTS
5 REB
6-10 FG
Only down 8 to the USA. pic.x.com/cpfo8ya21a – 4:11 PM
Wemby at half:
13 PTS
5 REB
6-10 FG
Only down 8 to the USA. pic.x.com/cpfo8ya21a – 4:11 PM
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Steph 3 over Wemby. Soft rims, nice hop. Like a 56-degree wedge. – 4:06 PM
Steph 3 over Wemby. Soft rims, nice hop. Like a 56-degree wedge. – 4:06 PM
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Sheesh, maybe Wemby just needed to see an All-Star team in front of him to cook. What a start. – 3:36 PM
Sheesh, maybe Wemby just needed to see an All-Star team in front of him to cook. What a start. – 3:36 PM
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Last time Joel Embiid played against Victor Wembanyama he dropped 7⃣0⃣ PTS on him 🤯 pic.x.com/tghvrkxtoi – 2:00 AM
Last time Joel Embiid played against Victor Wembanyama he dropped 7⃣0⃣ PTS on him 🤯 pic.x.com/tghvrkxtoi – 2:00 AM
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Wembanyama playing for a gold medal, something we should get used to seeing
nbcsports.com/nba/news/wemba… – 10:26 PM
Wembanyama playing for a gold medal, something we should get used to seeing
nbcsports.com/nba/news/wemba… – 10:26 PM
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FIBA: ALL-STAR FIVE of #Paris2024 Men’s #Basketball 🔸Dennis Schroeder, Germany 🇩🇪 🔸Stephen Curry, USA 🇺🇸 🔸LeBron James, USA 🇺🇸 🔸Victor Wembanyama, France 🇫🇷 🔸Nikola Jokic, Serbia 🇷🇸 -via Twitter / August 10, 2024
The duo of Guerschon Yabusele (20 p.) and Victor Wembanyama (26 p.) made things happen for France, but couldn’t get a historic win in Paris. -via EuroHoops.net / August 10, 2024