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Victor Wembanyama: Quick Facts

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Wembanyama, Harper lead Spurs to 10th straight win, 124-119 over Bulls • Nov. 11, 2026, 10:36 PM ET (AP)
Wembanyama overcomes illness, injury in historic 52-point, 24-rebound outing • Nov. 5, 2026, 10:09 AM ET (AP)
NBA to open season with 125 international players on rosters. France, Canada lead the way • Oct. 20, 2026, 6:01 AM ET (AP)
NBA GM survey: Wembanyama will win MVP and defensive player of year, Spurs will win title • Oct. 15, 2026, 6:56 PM ET (AP)

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Born January 4, 2004 (age 22) • France
Awards And Honors Rookie of the Year (2024)

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, wearing jersey number 1, celebrates under the basket during an NBA playoff game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Victor Wembanyama, wearing a white Metropolitans 92 jersey, focuses as he prepares to shoot a basketball during a playoff game, with a blurred crowd in the background.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs dunks the basketball over Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder during an NBA playoff game at Paycom Center.
Stephen Curry of Team United States shoots a basketball over Victor Wembanyama of Team France during the men's gold medal game at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with a large crowd in the background.
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