Victor Wembanyama

19-Year-Old ForwardF
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Wembanyama's height combined with his well-rounded skillset makes him one of the highest-ceiling prospects most scouts have ever seen. Despite being well over seven feet tall, he can handle and shoot the ball like a playmaking wing, but he has skills in the post as well, allowing him to simply shoot over smaller defenders. He's a willing passer, able to punish double teams. Wembanyama's length will make him extremely disruptive as a defender and rebounder. His relative quickness allows him to defend some on the perimeter, where he's capable of blocking jumpers. Wembanyama could be vying for All-Star nods sooner than later, and it's hard to calculate how high his ceiling might be down the line. Last season, with Metropolitans 92 in the French LNB Pro A league, he averaged 20.9 points on 47/27/82 shooting, 10.3 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 2.4 assists. To much dissatisfaction, the No. 1 overall pick appeared in just two Summer League games. He looked to be a combination of tired and nervous in his first appearance. And while he still looked raw offensively in his second performance, he finished with an efficient 27 points on 14 shots. It's easier to have confidence in his defense, with Wembanyama racking up eight blocks and one steal in his two games. A more structured offense orchestrated by Gregg Popovich should benefit the rookie. So how high should he be drafted in fantasy? Based on his defensive upside alone, he could be a valid pick in the middle rounds. But if he can become the focal point of San Antonio's offense, or at least play efficiently within the structure, it's hard to knock optimistic fantasy managers reaching into the late second round. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a two-year, $24.93 million contract with the Spurs in July of 2023. Contract includes $13.38 million team option for 2025-26.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Victor Wembanyama is spending the 2022-23 season with Metropolitans 92 of the French Jeep Elite league. He will not participate in the NBA combine, as his season will still be in play. As of May 10, he was averaging 21.9 points on 47/29/83 shooting, 10.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 3.1 blocks in 32.3 minutes. He's posted season highs of 33 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, six blocks, three steals and four three-pointers. The big man has played professionally since 2019, initially starting with Nanterre 92 before moving on to ASVEL two years later, where he won the Pro A title. As a French national team member, he won two silver medals at the youth level and set the FIBA record for blocks per game in a single tournament at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup. Wembanyama's height combined with his well-rounded skillset makes him one of the highest-ceiling prospects most scouts have ever seen. Despite being well over seven feet tall, he can handle and shoot the ball like a playmaking wing, but he has skills in the post as well, allowing him to simply shoot over smaller defenders. He's a willing passer, able to punish double-teams. Wembanyama's length will make him extremely disruptive as a defender and rebounder. His relative quickness will allow him to defend some on the perimeter, where he's capable of blocking jumpers. Wembanyama is practically a lock to go No. 1 in the 2023 NBA Draft, and it would be shocking if he didn't immediately start. He could be vying for All-Star nods sooner than later, and it's hard to calculate how high his ceiling might be down the line. There's not a strong NBA comparison for him, as his playstyle mixed with his height make him completely unique.

Summer League over
FSan Antonio Spurs
Rest
July 10, 2023
Wembanyama will not play any more games during the Vegas Summer League, Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express-News reports.
ANALYSIS
San Antonio's plan all along was for Wembanyama to appear in two games before resting up for the regular season. To be clear, there is no injury to report. Wembanyama ended his Summer League in style, scoring 27 points with 12 rebounds, three blocks and a steal over 27 minutes Sunday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Demonstrates remarkable flexibility
FSan Antonio Spurs
September 11, 2023
Wembanyama posted a video on his personal Instagram Sunday, showing off numerous full body stretches including the splits.
ANALYSIS
Wembanyama's training and pre-game stretches have been a topic of discussion over the past year. Durability concerns have also been naturally topical for the 7-foot-3, 210 pound 19-year-old. The flexibility demonstrated in Sunday's video is extraordinary. By all accounts, Wembanyama is taking excellent care of his body in preparation for his rookie season.
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Posts double-double
FSan Antonio Spurs
July 9, 2023
Wembanyama poured in 27 points (9-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-12 FT), 12 rebounds, three blocks and a steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 85-80 loss to Portland.
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Blocks five shots in debut
FSan Antonio Spurs
July 7, 2023
Wembanyama recorded nine points (2-13 FG, 1-6 3PT, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and five blocks in 27 minutes of Friday's 76-68 Summer League win over Charlotte.
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Joining team in Las Vegas
FSan Antonio Spurs
July 6, 2023
Wembanyama (rest) is on the Spurs' Summer League roster for Las Vegas, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
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Won't join team in Sacramento
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Rest
June 28, 2023
Wembanyama won't join the Spurs in Sacramento to begin Summer League play in early July, Don Harris of News 4 San Antonio reports.
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Goes No. 1 overall to Spurs
FSan Antonio Spurs
June 22, 2023
Wembanyama was selected by the Spurs with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
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