The French basketball phenomenon, Victor Wembanyama, is the youngest pivot in history to have reached the symbolic bar of 50 points during the same NBA match, Wednesday November 13, against the Washington Wizards.
French basketball player from the San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, scored 50 points on Wednesday, November 13, against the Washington Wizards during a victory for Gregg Popovich’s men (139-130).
Victor Wembanyama made 8 of 16 3-pointers, also setting a career high, and San Antonio earned its second straight victory, bringing its record to six wins and six losses.
Fourth youngest player in history
At 20 years and 314 days, he is the fourth youngest player to score 50 points, behind Brandon Jennings (20 years and 52 days), LeBron James (20 years and 80 days) and Devin Booker (20 years and 145 days). Victor Wembanyama is also the eighth player in franchise history to score at least 50 points.
American basketball player David Robinson holds the franchise record with 71 points against the Los Angeles Clippers on April 24, 1994.
The Frenchman’s previous record was 49 points in an overtime victory against the New York Knicks (130-126). He made at least six 3-pointers for the third straight game.
