That is the newest periodic take a look at how the season goes for NBA prime contender Victor Wembanyama – 18-year-old 2-meter lengthy Victor Wembanyama, presumed #1 within the 2023 draft, and French workforce Metropolitans 92:

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Wembanyama’s season averages: 22.9 factors, 9.6 rebounds per recreation, main the French league in each classes.

Wembanyama highlights: On December 6, he had a four-game profitable streak of 30 or extra factors in a row (15 factors towards Roanne), however stays the league chief in scoring. The loss to Strasbourg got here regardless of an effort of 26 factors and 18 rebounds. It was a season-high in rebounds for the 7-foot-3 phenom. And his win towards Paris confirmed his defensive abilities; He scored simply 11 factors, however blocked six photographs.

Information: He’ll be 19 when he performs once more. Wembanyama has his birthday on January 4, which is 5 days earlier than Basketball Corridor of Fame nominee and San Antonio legend Tony’s subsequent French league recreation towards his workforce Lyon-Villeurbanne. Parker runs and is the membership Wembanyama spent final season with.

Crew report: 11-4 within the French league, shared second place with Cholet, one recreation behind first-placed Monaco.

Closing outcomes: misplaced 95-82 to Monaco on 11 December; beat Paris 91-71 on 17 December; defeated Cholet 92-87 on December 23; Misplaced 84-81 to Strasbourg on 26 December.

Upcoming schedule: host Lyon-Villeurbanne on January 9; Go to Dijon on January 15; Go to Fos-sur-Mer on January 18.

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