[Saba Sports News] Even before the 2023-24 NBA season officially commences, the name Victor Wembanyama has become a hot topic. A single photo of the rookie from the San Antonio Spurs is creating a buzz across social media platforms.
Wembanyama, commonly referred to as “Wemby,” and the Spurs faced off against the Miami Heat in a preseason game at Frost Bank Stadium in San Antonio, Texas, on a Friday.
In the third quarter of the game, there was a moment when Heat forward Jamal Cain found himself wide open for a three-pointer from the corner. Wembanyama was the nearest defender to Cain, but he was positioned quite a distance away in the shaded lane.
Despite the considerable gap between Wembanyama and Cain as the Heat forward attempted his shot, Wemby leaped into action to contest it. This split-second decision resulted in a captivating photograph that vividly displayed the extraordinary wingspan and length of the Spurs’ promising new player.
The photo of Wemby’s closeout quickly gained traction on social media, although the actual shot contest did not prevent Cain from sinking the corner three, thanks to a fortunate bounce off the rim.
Cain led all scorers with an impressive 24 points, including six successful three-pointers during the game. Wembanyama was close behind, contributing 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting from the field. He also contributed 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks to the Spurs’ efforts.
Notably, Wemby showcased his athleticism with a remarkable dunk that left him resembling the elastic superhero Mr. Fantastic in his finishing move.