The NBA is filled with incredibly tall athletes who can perform amazing physical feats, and one of those impressive individuals is Victor Wembanyama. Standing at a towering 7’4″, Wembanyama certainly commands attention, and Joel Embiid, who is no stranger to being one of the bigger players on the court at 7’0″, was visibly impressed when he had the opportunity to size up Wembanyama for the first time.
During Monday night’s game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the San Antonio Spurs, the team from the City of Brotherly Love had their first chance to see Wembanyama in action. At just 20 years old, this French player has held his own since joining the NBA this season. While there is still room for improvement, he has largely met the high expectations surrounding him, despite the struggles of the Spurs, who entered the game with a disappointing 8-34 record.
Embiid knew he would have his hands full guarding Wembanyama, who had a four-inch height advantage over him. Before the game, during the shootaround, Embiid took the opportunity to compare his size to Wembanyama’s, and his reaction, as captured on camera, showed that he was somewhat surprised by the difference before saying a prayer.
In the end, Wembanyama had an impressive performance, scoring 33 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and dishing out a couple of assists. However, Embiid dominated the game, scoring a record-breaking 70 points, the most in franchise history, leading the 76ers to a 133-123 victory on the road.
After the game, Embiid had high praise for the rookie, expressing his admiration for his play and even suggesting that Wembanyama could surpass Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary 100-point game in the future. These two talented players will face off again when the 76ers visit San Antonio on April 7th.
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