Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 phenom with an 8-foot wingspan who is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, was back in action on Friday.
Paris-based Metropolitans 92, with Wembanyama, dominated ADA Blois 113-88. Wembanyama had 17 points and 7 rebounds in the home victory. He also showed off some more highlight-worthy plays.
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In five games in LNB Pro A this season, the highest level of pro hoops in France, Wembanyama is averaging 18.6 points per game to go along with eight rebounds per game. Metro 92 is 4-1 on the season.
For its next game, Metropolitans 92 will travel to JL Bourg-en-Bresse next Saturday.