When the United States faced France for men’s basketball gold ... with a thrilling tournament run after reorienting around Victor Wembanyama, a 7-foot-4 center who emerged as Generation Z ...

Moritz Wagner Germany lost to Victor Wembanyama's France 73-69 in the semifinal of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Germans led 25-18 after the first quarter before the hosts eked past them late on.

SAN ANTONIO — Before being shelved for the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season, San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama made it clear he would suit up for Team France at EuroBasket 2025 this summer.

Chronicling the best moments of Wembanyama's busy weekend, from a controversial Skills Challenge to vying for All-Star MVP. Skip to main content Skip to navigation Menu ...

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There are some athletes who at a young age simply seem destined to achieve greatness, and Victor Wembanyama is one of them. I haven’t seen the basketball card hobby this excited about a player ...

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 10: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs ... coverages was virtually non-existent coming over from France. You just never see that, especially for big men ...

San Antonio star Victor ... a matter of months. Wembanyama is beginning treatment immediately and the Spurs are working under the expectation that the 7-foot-3 center from France will fully ...

Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 regular season with a blood clot in his right shoulder. The 7-foot-3 Spurs center, who was the clear favorite to win Defensive ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Surrounded on a court in the cavernous lower level of the Moscone Center, San Antonio Spurs star Victor ... Wembanyama as he dapped up several of them. Wembanyama led a quick ...