Victor Wembanyama made history by becoming the fourth youngest player to score 50 points in an NBA game.
At only 20 years old, the French prodigy scored an impressive total of 50 points in the victory of the Spurs de San Antonio against the Washington Wizards (139-130). With a shooting success of 18/29, including 8 three-point baskets (a record for him), The animal showed exceptional mastery in just 26 minutes of play. This performance comes as part of an impressive streak of games, with three straight games where he made more than six three-pointers.
This impressive score places The animal alongside young legends like Brandon Jennings, LeBron James et Devin Bookerwho also scored 50 points before turning 21. The rising star of Spurs confessed that he had no secret to such performances, explaining that each match was an accumulation of sensations and efforts over the minutes.
It should also be noted that this victory of Spurs occurred without their historic coach Gregg Popovichwho is recovering from a mild stroke that occurred in early November. The team confirmed that he is expected to recover quickly, but it still added a special aspect to the performance of The animal.