From record to record, this is the life of Víctor Wembanyama in his first year in the NBA. His physical and technical qualities, never seen before, allow him to reach heights that no one had achieved at his young age. The most anticipated player since LeBron James scored 21 points and 20 rebounds yesterday, and became the youngest in NBA history to do so.
Wembanyama achieved a 20-20 at 19 years and 338 days, surpassing the record set by Dwight Howard (19 years and 342 days). The Frenchman added 4 blocks and 4 assists, a record that no player in the league has achieved.
As if that were not enough, so far Wembanaya is the first to achieve at least 350 points in his debut campaign, distribute more than 50 assists, make more than 50 blocks and steal more than 25 balls. No one had achieved it in history before 20 years.
Meanwhile, San Antonio accumulates the worst streak in its history. Popovich's team has not won since November 2 in Phoenix and has 16 consecutive losses. "Well, we've been here before," the coach said after the loss. “They competed to the death. Many good things, but in the last quarter people raise the defense and it is difficult for us to score. So we just didn't keep score in that regard.”
Wembanyama scored 10 points and 11 rebounds in the first half for his 10th double-double of the season and first in the first half. And he left a basket to remember after the hoop that he completed with a one-handed dunk. "It's a little unfair how he recovers when we're around him," Bulls center Vucevic said.
“There were some bounces, there was just… nothing I could do. Of course, I’m not a high jumper or anything, but still.” Wembanyama made two blocks in each half, including one very early on DeRozan. "Man, listen, I didn't know where he was coming from, even if he didn't go after me," DeRozan said.
“He's going to be a scary defender who will affect the shots of people in the zone, even if he doesn't get his hand on them. Just as he affects everyone who comes there, who comes out of nowhere. The first layup, he didn't know where it came from and he blocked it. You have to be very attentive,” said the Bulls star.
