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Victor Wembanyama was born in Le Chesnay, France, to parents Félix Wembanyama, a track and field athlete, and Elodie de Fautereau, a former basketball player and coach.
Early Basketball Training
Age 7
Wembanyama began training with local basketball club Entente Le Chesnay–Versailles (ELCV), marking the start of his basketball career.
Joining Nanterre
Age 10
Wembanyama joined the youth team at Nanterre, where he gained experience playing all over the court and began to develop his well-rounded skill set.
Professional Debut
2019
At age 15, Wembanyama made his professional debut with Nanterre’s senior team in the EuroCup, capturing a silver medal in the tournament.
ASVEL and FIBA U19 World Cup
2021-22
Wembanyama left Nanterre for ASVEL Basket, playing in the top-tier French Pro A League. He also competed in the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup, setting a FIBA record for blocked shots in a single tournament (5.7 blocks per game) and leading his team to a silver medal.
Metropolitans 92 and MVP Awards
2022-23
Wembanyama joined the Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92, leading the league with averages of 21.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 3.2 blocks per game. He became the youngest player to win the Pro A MVP award and earned additional awards as the league’s top scorer, best shot blocker, best defender, and best young player.
NBA Draft Announcement
April 2023
Wembanyama officially announced his intention to enter the NBA draft at the age of 19.
NBA Draft
June 2023
Wembanyama was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the first pick of the 2023 NBA draft, becoming the second European player to be picked number one overall.
Rookie Year
2023-24
Wembanyama had a stellar rookie year, averaging 21.4 points per game with 10.6 rebounds. He became just the sixth NBA player to be unanimously voted Rookie of the Year.
Olympic Silver Medal
2024
Wembanyama won a silver medal with the French national team at the 2024 Olympics.
Career-High 50 Points
November 13, 2024
Wembanyama scored a career-high 50 points in a game against the Washington Wizards, becoming the fourth youngest player in league history to record 50+ points in a game.
Brief
Known For
Professional basketball player known for his exceptional height, length, speed, ball-handling skills, shooting range, and agility.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 4 January 2004.
Born Place: Le Chesnay, France.
Career
Current occupation: Professional basketball player.
Past occupations: Played for Nanterre 92, ASVEL, and Metropolitans 92 in the LNB Pro A.
Current Place of Work: San Antonio Spurs, National Basketball Association (NBA).
Previous Place of Work: Nanterre 92, ASVEL, Metropolitans 92.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year, Pro A MVP, Pro A Best Defender, LNB All-Star (twice), All-Star Game MVP, three-time Pro A Best Young Player, silver medal at the 2024 Olympics, two silver medals at the youth level including the 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Victor Wembanyama Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Victor Wembanyama.
Victor Wembanyama was born in Le Chesnay, France, to parents Félix Wembanyama, a track and field athlete, and Elodie de Fautereau, a former basketball player and coach.
Early Basketball Training
Age 7
Wembanyama began training with local basketball club Entente Le Chesnay–Versailles (ELCV), marking the start of his basketball career.
Joining Nanterre
Age 10
Wembanyama joined the youth team at Nanterre, where he gained experience playing all over the court and began to develop his well-rounded skill set.
Professional Debut
2019
At age 15, Wembanyama made his professional debut with Nanterre’s senior team in the EuroCup, capturing a silver medal in the tournament.
ASVEL and FIBA U19 World Cup
2021-22
Wembanyama left Nanterre for ASVEL Basket, playing in the top-tier French Pro A League. He also competed in the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup, setting a FIBA record for blocked shots in a single tournament (5.7 blocks per game) and leading his team to a silver medal.
Metropolitans 92 and MVP Awards
2022-23
Wembanyama joined the Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92, leading the league with averages of 21.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 3.2 blocks per game. He became the youngest player to win the Pro A MVP award and earned additional awards as the league’s top scorer, best shot blocker, best defender, and best young player.
NBA Draft Announcement
April 2023
Wembanyama officially announced his intention to enter the NBA draft at the age of 19.
NBA Draft
June 2023
Wembanyama was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the first pick of the 2023 NBA draft, becoming the second European player to be picked number one overall.
Rookie Year
2023-24
Wembanyama had a stellar rookie year, averaging 21.4 points per game with 10.6 rebounds. He became just the sixth NBA player to be unanimously voted Rookie of the Year.
Olympic Silver Medal
2024
Wembanyama won a silver medal with the French national team at the 2024 Olympics.
Career-High 50 Points
November 13, 2024
Wembanyama scored a career-high 50 points in a game against the Washington Wizards, becoming the fourth youngest player in league history to record 50+ points in a game.
Brief
Known For
Professional basketball player known for his exceptional height, length, speed, ball-handling skills, shooting range, and agility.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 4 January 2004.
Born Place: Le Chesnay, France.
Career
Current occupation: Professional basketball player.
Past occupations: Played for Nanterre 92, ASVEL, and Metropolitans 92 in the LNB Pro A.
Current Place of Work: San Antonio Spurs, National Basketball Association (NBA).
Previous Place of Work: Nanterre 92, ASVEL, Metropolitans 92.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year, Pro A MVP, Pro A Best Defender, LNB All-Star (twice), All-Star Game MVP, three-time Pro A Best Young Player, silver medal at the 2024 Olympics, two silver medals at the youth level including the 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup.
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