Victor Wembanyama breaks NBA records: Spurs rookie shines with historic performance against Wizards | NBA News – Times of India

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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has recently made a stunning record in the NBA. His latest performance against the Washington Wizards proved that he is here to make his name shine. In the game, Wembanyama became the first center in NBA history to record such a stat line. He made more than five threes in three consecutive games. Also, he has been the youngest center in history to score over 50 points.

Victor Wembanyama’s shines with new NBA record

At just 20 years old, Wembanyama delivered an impressive performance adding up 34 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, and three blocks in a dominant win for the Spurs. Their latest victory marked their fifth of the 2024 season. Most importantly, Monday’s game was significant for the young star as he created a stunning record to join the league of elite NBA stars. It was Wembanyama’s 82nd NBA game and it appears that it is just the beginning for him.
Early in the fourth quarter against the Wizards, Wembanyama surpassed his previous career high of 40 points, reaching 50 and he is still adding to his total. While the Spurs have had a slow start this season with a 5-6 record, their progress is clearly visible and with Wembanyama’s performance, they are seemingly confident. Also, their rise in the game can be seen as a significant improvement compared to last year, when they finished near the bottom of the standings. Now, the team is beginning to find its footing with Wembanyama leading the way.
Additionally, with his recent standout performance against the Kings, Wembanyama entered rare company, joining legends like Oscar Robertson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird, Blake Griffin, and Sidney Wicks. These players are the only ones in NBA history to record at least 1,700 points, 800 rebounds, and 300 assists in their first 82 games, marking a major achievement in the young star’s already impressive career.
“Approaching the game mentally is more important than approaching it even physically,” he told reporters after the game against the Kings. “Of course, we’re going to take care of our bodies but there are people whose jobs it is to take care of our bodies, make sure we’re healthy. Of course, we’re going to think about that but to be great you’ve just got to approach the game with that killer mentality,” he added.
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Certainly, he is on a solid start and Spurs fans are expecting him to keep the team in the frontline. He has been composed and ready to shine with more astonishing records to add to his name.