The NBA 2024–24 season has given birth to a new rivalry between Giannis Antetokoumpo and Victor Wembanyama. On January 5, 2024, the rivalry took center stage for the first time, and things got spicy. Wembanyama had five blocks in that game, whereas Antetokoumpo scored 44 points. It was a close contest, and the Milwaukee Bucks won the game by four points (Spurs 121–125 Bucks).
After the match, Giannis Antetokoumpo talked about Victor Wembanyama and his performance. He said:
“I have never seen anything like him—7’4″, 7’5”. He is way taller. So whoever said he is”7’3″—that is a lie!”
As per the official NBA website, Wembanyama’s height is around 2.24 meters, which is around 7 feet 4 inches. Currently, he is one of the tallest players in the league. As a result, defense is one of his plus points, and he loves to score as well. Moreover, in that encounter against the Milwaukee Bucks, he scored 27 points along with five blocks.
On the other hand, Giannis Antetokoumpo scored 44 points along with seven assists. It was a great contest between them, and we will witness more in the upcoming seasons.
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Fast Facts about Wembanyama
- Full name: Victor Wembanyama
- Nickname: Wemby
- Date of birth: January 4, 2024
- Age: 20 years old
- Height: 2.24 m (7 feet, 4 inches)
- Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)
- Draft pick: 1st Overall Pick (2023)
- Current team: San Antonio Spurs
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