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Victor Wembanyama after 100 games: Set to turn 21, his numbers are staggering
Victor Wembanyama’s days as a 20-year-old in the NBA are over. He turns 21 on Saturday.
And on the final day before that birthday, Wembanyama hit another milestone — 100 NBA games.
A look at where the San Antonio star ranks in certain statistical categories, at both his age and at the 100-game mark of his career.
Points: 2,278
Wembanyama is the seventh player in the last 45 years to have that many points through his first 100 games, joining Michael Jordan (2,721), Zion Williamson (2,524), David Robinson (2,476), Shaquille O’Neal (2,427), Luka Doncic (2,332) and Terry Cummings (2,305).
He’s the 12th player to score that many points before turning 21. LeBron James — with 4,649, in 186 games before his 21st birthday — leads that list.
Wembanyama’s 35 points on Friday in a win over Denver pushed his career average to 22.7 points, just a sliver ahead of where Kevin Durant was before turning 21. The only players with at least 50 games who averaged more points before turning 21: Williamson (25.7), James (25.0), Doncic (24.2) and O’Neal (24.0).
Rebounds: 1,053
Wembanyama is the first player since O’Neal to average at least 20 points and 10 rebounds before turning 21.
O’Neal averaged 24 points and 14.2 rebounds in 54 games before that birthday. Wembanyama is averaging 22.7 points and 10.5 rebounds.
Assists: 386
Plenty of players have had that many assists before turning 21, or through their first 100 games.
But centers? That’s where Wembanyama stands apart.
The only 7-foot centers with that many assists through 100 games were Bill Walton (who was listed somewhere between 6-foot-11 and 7-foot-1 during his career) and Brad Daugherty. Walton had 440, Daugherty 398.
Blocks: 366
Since blocks became an official stat in 1971-72, only two players had more in their first 100 games than Wembanyama.
Manute Bol had 425. David Robinson had 383. Again, that’s good company.
“He’s a tremendous shot-blocker,” Denver coach Michael Malone said Friday.
3-pointers: 225
This one gets a little crazy. He has more 3-pointers through 100 games than Stephen Curry — the NBA’s all-time leader — did.
Curry had 200 in his first 100 NBA contests. Wembanyama has 225 3-pointers, which ranks as 11th-most through 100 games in NBA history.
A reminder: He’s a 7-foot-4 center, not a guard, even though he has all the guard skills.
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Victor Wembanyama after 100 games: Set to turn 21, his numbers are staggering
As Victor Wembanyama approaches his 21st birthday, the young basketball phenom has already made a name for himself in the basketball world. After playing 100 games in his professional career, Wembanyama’s numbers are nothing short of spectacular.
In his first 100 games, Wembanyama has averaged an impressive 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 blocks per game. His combination of scoring ability, rebounding prowess, and shot-blocking skills have made him a force to be reckoned with on the court.
Not only has Wembanyama been putting up big numbers, but he has also been a key player for his team, leading them to multiple victories and playoff appearances. His impact on the game goes beyond just statistics, as his presence on the court has a domino effect on his team’s performance.
As Wembanyama looks ahead to the next stage of his career, fans and analysts alike are excited to see what the future holds for this young star. With his talent, work ethic, and determination, there’s no telling how far Wembanyama can go in the world of basketball. Stay tuned for more updates on this rising star as he continues to make waves in the basketball world.
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