Victor Wembanyama made a statement in his team’s win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday. With the game on the line, Wembanyama successfully guarded Nikola Jokić and intercepted a potential game-winning basket, securing an easy lay-up for Devin Vassell.
The impressive play is just one example of Wembanyama’s exceptional defensive skills, which have led to him being considered the frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year. Offensively, he has also shown significant improvement, with progress in field-goal percentage and 3-point percentage.
Wembanyama’s stats entering Friday were impressive: leading all NBA players in blocks and deflections per game. In his 100th career game, he continued to defy expectations, finishing with 35 points on 14-of-22 shooting, 18 rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and seven turnovers.
The 20-year-old big man is already rewriting the record books, surpassing LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Carmelo Anthony in points, and more than several other top players in rebounds, blocks, and 3-pointers. His limitless potential has made him a candidate for elite player status at just 20 years old.
As Jokić noted after the game, “I think he’s better this year than last year, and I think he’s going to get even better with experience.” Wembanyama’s continued growth is exciting to watch, and his dominant performance against the Nuggets is a testament to his exceptional abilities.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/watch-what-victor-wembanyama-just-did-to-nikola-jokic-051922836.html