Victor Wembanyama didn’t back down from the challenge of going up against one of the best players in the NBA on Wednesday.
As the San Antonio Spurs faced the Milwaukee Bucks, Wembanyama had some early highlights against Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. In the first quarter alone, Wembanyama blocked Antetokounmpo before hitting an absurd up-and-under layup against the Defensive Player of the Year.
WEMBY WHAT ⁉️ pic.twitter.com/9uc1voRIox
— NBA (@NBA) January 9, 2025
HOW?! 🤯
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) January 9, 2025
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After the wild highlights from Wembanyama, fans hyped up the young star.
I thought Wemby was about to cram it on Giannis but instead made one of most insane shots of the season lmfao
— Jordan Christmas (@Jordan_Xmas) January 9, 2025
Wemby got a Giannis block and a one legged 3 in 90 seconds
— Keith Nelson Jr (@JusAire) January 9, 2025
This game about to be one of them ones.
Bro what.
— Kwisatz Haderach 🇬🇩 (@Mind0fJo3l) January 9, 2025
Wemby casually pump faking Lopez and going up and under Giannis for a layup
Wemby making plays early.
— Paul Garcia (TheSpotUpShot.com) (@PaulGarciaNBA) January 9, 2025
Got a help block on Giannis, pump faked and then stepped into a 1-foot made three. Just now, challenged Giannis at the rim with an up and under layup.
He has 7 points
Tied game
Wemby really just did an athletic reverse layup driving past Giannis.
— Eric Adamcik 🇵🇸 (@RealEricAdamcik) January 9, 2025
Bro is just gonna keep blowing my mind, isn't he?!
How did Wemby finish that layup on Giannis? Wow.
— Jeremy Grandison (@JeremyGrandiso1) January 9, 2025
Wth was that Wemby layup 😂 insanity
— Finn Kuehl (@finleykuehl) January 9, 2025
That wemby layup was ridiculous
— Buddy Cycle (@READYBOi_) January 9, 2025
It looks cooler when wemby does a crazy layup than when he dunks
— Black Space Ghost (@VaudevilleMelon) January 9, 2025
That layup by wemby was insane man 🤦♂️
— Ryan Rollins Muse (@ryanrollinsmuse) January 9, 2025
Wemby with an Area 51 worthy layup
— 🚫 (@DavidFnMorgan) January 9, 2025
Wembanyama and Antetokounmpo’s matchups have not disappointed so far, and Wednesday was no exception. Wembanyama, who just turned 21, is entering his prime and Antetokounmpo seems to still be in his prime, which should lead to more exciting matchups between the two for years to come.
Wembanyama has followed up his tremendous rookie year with an even better sophomore season. He’s averaging 25.6 points, 10.8 rebounds and a league-best four blocks per game. The Spurs, who went 22-60 during the 2023-24 campaign, are 18-18 on the year, taking a leap behind Wembanyama’s outstanding play.
While San Antonio still isn’t quite an NBA Finals contender, it seemingly won’t be long before Wembanyama has the Spurs knocking on the door of a championship.
