Victor Wembanyama
Born 2004 · Age 21
French professional basketball player, #1 overall pick in 2023 NBA Draft, Rookie of the Year (2024), All-Defensive First Team (2024), Olympic silver medallist (2024).
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Born in Le Chesnay, France
Victor Nonga Wembanyama-de Fautereau-Vassel born to Félix (former track athlete) and Élodie (former basketball player/coach).
Started youth basketball at Entente Le Chesnay–Versailles
Began playing organized basketball at age seven before moving to Nanterre youth system.
Scouted by Nanterre coach Michaël Allard
In 2013 Allard noticed his exceptional height at an under-11 game and drew Nanterre's attention.
Joined Nanterre 92 youth system
Entered Nanterre's development pipeline at age 10 and trained there through his early teens.
Loaned to FC Barcelona for Minicopa del Rey
Played in under-14 Minicopa del Rey tournament (Spain) and led team to third place; declined offer to stay with Barcelona afterwards.
FIBA U16 European Championship silver medal (2019)
Averaged 9.0 points, 9.6 rebounds and a tournament-leading 5.3 blocks per game; led France to silver and earned all-tournament honors.
Turned professional with Nanterre 92
Began pro career at age 15 with Nanterre 92 (LNB Pro A), splitting minutes between senior team and youth competitions.
EuroCup professional debut
Made EuroCup debut vs Brescia, playing 31 seconds; second-youngest player to appear in EuroCup.
Historic ANGT performance in Kaunas
Posted 22 points, 15 rebounds and ANGT-record nine blocks; led tournament in blocks and earned all-tournament team honors.
LNB Pro A debut
Made LNB Pro A debut for Nanterre vs JL Bourg, grabbing one rebound in four minutes.
Viral pickup-game vs Rudy Gobert
Featured in a widely-viewed two-on-two pickup video with Rudy Gobert and Vincent Poirier showcasing his skills.
Suffers stress fracture in fibula
Injured during an Espoirs game and sidelined with estimated eight-week recovery, missing ANGT Valencia qualifying tournament.
FIBA U19 World Cup silver medal and record for blocks per game (2021)
Averaged 14.0 points, 7.4 rebounds and 5.7 blocks; named to all-tournament team and set FIBA record for blocks per game in a single tournament.
Named LNB Pro A Best Young Player (2021)
Awarded Pro A Best Young Player after 2020–21 season (first of multiple times).
Season-high double-double for Nanterre
Recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds in win over Orléans Loiret.
Signed three-year contract with ASVEL
Joined LDLC ASVEL (Pro A & EuroLeague) on a reported three-year deal.
EuroLeague debut with ASVEL
Made EuroLeague debut vs Žalgiris, recording one block in three minutes.
Fractured finger announced
ASVEL announced he would miss two to three weeks with a fractured finger.
Suffers bone bruise to right shoulder
Sustained bone bruise vs Zenit Saint Petersburg, sidelined for estimated four to six weeks and missed LNB All-Star Game.
Earned baccalauréat with honours
Completed French secondary education (baccalauréat) with honours, specialising in earth & life sciences and social & economic sciences.
Signed with agent Bouna Ndiaye (Comsport)
Longtime family relationship with agent culminated in Ndiaye advising Wembanyama by 15 and signing him as a client in 2022.
Repeated as Pro A Best Young Player (2022)
Earned Pro A Best Young Player award for a second straight season.
Returns to play after injury
Made return from shoulder injury and resumed play for ASVEL.
Season-high 25 points for ASVEL
Recorded 25 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks in an 85–65 win over Le Portel.
EuroLeague career-high 18 points
Scored 18 points in an 81–80 loss to Olimpia Milano.
ASVEL wins LNB Pro A championship (in his absence)
ASVEL captured its third consecutive Pro A title while Wembanyama was sidelined by injury.
Ruled out for season with psoas injury
Sustained psoas muscle injury during Pro A semifinal and missed remainder of ASVEL's season.
Signed two-year contract with Metropolitans 92
Joined Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 seeking expanded role and development under coach Vincent Collet.
Second exhibition vs G League Ignite (36 pts)
Follow-up game in Las Vegas: 36 points and 11 rebounds in a nationally televised win, raising US scouting interest.
U.S. debut: Exhibition vs G League Ignite (37 pts)
Recorded 37 points, 5 blocks and 4 rebounds in a nationally televised Las Vegas exhibition vs G League Ignite.
NBA streams Metropolitans 92 games
NBA announced it would stream all Metropolitans 92 regular-season and playoff games on its app, increasing exposure.
Career-high 33 points vs Limoges
Recorded 33 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks in a 78–69 win.
Senior national team debut for France
Scored 20 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in a 90–65 win over Lithuania in a World Cup qualifier.
Fourth straight 30-point game
Scored 32 points with 10 rebounds, 4 blocks and 3 assists in a win, leading Metropolitans to a nine-game streak.
LNB All-Star Game MVP (youngest ever)
Named captain of France team and won All-Star Game MVP after 27 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists.
Nike player-exclusive shoe design ('The Alien')
Helped design a player-exclusive version of the Nike GT Hustle 2 nicknamed 'The Alien'; partnership with Nike reported.
Named LNB Pro A MVP and multiple awards (2023)
Youngest player to win Pro A MVP; also earned Best Defender, Top Scorer, Best Young Player and Best Blocker; led league in scoring, rebounds and blocks.
Game-worn debut jersey sold at Sotheby's
Jersey from NBA debut sold for a record price for newcomers: $762,000.
Basketball-Reference career earnings reported
Basketball-Reference lists that Wembanyama had made at least $24,929,640 playing professional basketball (through a certain date).
Endorsement partnerships expand (Nike, 2K, Fanatics, Louis Vuitton)
Secured multiple high-profile sponsorship and commercial partnerships following draft and early NBA success; deals include Nike, 2K, Fanatics, Louis Vuitton and Barcode.
Game-winning putback dunk vs ASVEL
Made a dramatic game-winning putback dunk with 3.5 seconds left; added 15 points, 9 rebounds, 5 blocks.
31 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks vs Chorale Roanne
Notable dominant stat line in regular season play.
Declared for 2023 NBA Draft
Officially entered the 2023 NBA Draft.
Led Metropolitans to Pro A Finals
Guided team to finals where they were swept 3–0 by AS Monaco.
Selected 1st overall in 2023 NBA Draft by San Antonio Spurs
Became first French player and second European to be selected #1 overall; third #1 overall in Spurs history.
Las Vegas Summer League incident with Britney Spears
An incident occurred where his security struck Britney Spears after she tapped him on the back; no charges filed.
Barcode brand ambassador deal
Became brand ambassador for sports drink Barcode (announced July 2023).
NBA Summer League debut
Debuted against Charlotte Hornets: 9 points, 8 rebounds in sold-out crowd; then later sat out remainder of Summer League.
NBA regular-season debut
Debuted vs Dallas Mavericks: 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks; made three 3-pointers, a Spurs rookie single-game debut record.
Career-high 38 points vs Phoenix
Recorded 38 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks; joined LeBron James and Kevin Durant as teenagers with 35+ points, 10+ rebounds and 2+ blocks.
Youngest 20-point, 20-rebound game in NBA history
Posted 21 points and 20 rebounds vs Chicago Bulls at 19 years and 338 days, breaking previous youngest record.
Chevalier in the French Order of Merit (2024)
Received national honor (Order of Merit) in recognition of sporting achievements.
End of 2023–24 NBA season statistical milestone
First player in NBA history to record at least 1,500 points, 250 blocks, and 100 three-pointers in a single season.
Finished 2nd in NBA Defensive Player of the Year voting (2024)
Placed second behind French compatriot Rudy Gobert in DPOY voting after a historic rookie defensive season.
Named to NBA All-Defensive First Team (2024)
Became the first rookie and youngest player in NBA history to be named to the All-Defensive First Team.
First NBA triple-double
Recorded 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists vs Detroit Pistons – career first triple-double.
Triple-double with 10 blocks
Posted 27 points, 14 rebounds and 10 blocks vs Toronto – first player since 2021 to record a points-rebounds-blocks triple-double.
Recorded NBA five-by-five (youngest ever)
Registered 27 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals and 5 blocks vs Lakers – youngest in NBA history to record five-by-five.
First rookie to have back-to-back 25/10/5/5-block games
Posted 31 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 blocks, marking historic rookie back-to-back performances.
Career-high 40 points and 20 rebounds
Scored 40 points, grabbed 20 rebounds and added 7 assists in overtime win vs New York Knicks.
Youngest NBA blocks leader
Led the NBA in blocks per game (3.6) for 2023–24 season and became the youngest player to lead the league in blocks at 20 years, 101 days.
Unanimous NBA Rookie of the Year (2024)
Named 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year by unanimous vote; one of six rookies in history to win unanimously.
Selected for France at 2024 Paris Olympics
Played for France in home Olympics; made Olympic debut and helped team reach final.
Olympic silver medalist; named Rising Star and All-Star Five
France lost to USA in final; Wembanyama led team with averages of 15.8 pts, 9.7 reb, 3.3 ast and was named tournament Rising Star and part of All-Star Five.
Second career five-by-five
Recorded multiple five-by-five games in career, becoming third player ever with more than one five-by-five.
Scored career-high 50 points
Recorded 50 points and a career-high eight three-pointers in a win over Washington Wizards; became fourth-youngest to score 50 in NBA history.
Christmas Day 42 points and 18 rebounds
Scored 42 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in Christmas Day debut; one of only three players in NBA history to score 40+ and 15+ rebounds on Christmas.
Organized Hoop Gambit chess & basketball event (summer 2025)
Held a Hoop Gambit chess tournament that included basketball competitions in his hometown Le Chesnay.
Named reserve for 2025 NBA All-Star Game (first All-Star selection)
Selected as a reserve for his first NBA All-Star Game.
Season ended due to deep vein thrombosis
Spurs shut him down for remainder of 2024–25 season after discovery of deep vein thrombosis in right shoulder.
Underwent surgery for blood clot
Underwent surgical procedure related to the deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.
Officially cleared to play (July 14, 2025)
Reports indicate Wembanyama recovered from blood clot and was cleared to resume playing.
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