Victor Wembanyama

Basketball Player

French Le Chesnay, France

Quick Info

ProfessionBasketball Player
NationalityFrench
Date of Birth04/01/2004
Age22 years
BirthplaceLe Chesnay, France

Latest News about Victor Wembanyama

15/06/2026

Victor Wembanyama was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season, cementing his status as one of the league's premier defenders. The 22-year-old French star led the Spurs to a top-four playoff finish while averaging 2.5 blocks per game.

10/02/2026

Wembanyama was selected as an NBA All-Star for the 2025 season, marking his second consecutive All-Star appearance. He scored 28 points and recorded 12 rebounds in the All-Star Game, showcasing his elite scoring and rebounding abilities.

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Bio/Wiki

Victor Wembanyama is a French professional basketball player who plays as a forward-center for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. Known for his extraordinary height (7 ft 4 in) and versatile skills, he is widely regarded as one of the most promising young talents in basketball history.

Physical Stats & More

Height7 ft 4 in
Weight235 lbs

Personal Life

Wembanyama moved to a team dormitory at the age of 14 to focus on his basketball training. He was born to two former athletes, which influenced his early exposure to sports.

Family

Father: Former athlete
Mother: Former athlete

Career

Professional Debut2019 with Nanterre (EuroCup)
Teams
  • Nanterre
  • ASVEL Basket
  • Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92
  • San Antonio Spurs
NBA Draft2023: 1st overall by San Antonio Spurs
Achievements
  • Pro A MVP (2022-23)
  • Pro A Best Young Player (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23)
  • NBA All-Star (2025)
  • FIBA U19 World Cup blocks record holder
  • NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2025-26)
  • NBA Rookie of the Year (2024)
  • Silver medalist at Paris 2024 Olympics

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. First player in NBA history to record multiple five-by-five games (joined Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko)
2. Youngest Pro A MVP
3. Moved to team dormitory at age 14
4. Trained with Shaolin Monks and NBA legends like Kevin Garnett
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