Victor Wembanyama tallied a 27-point double-double in a sensational performance despite his San Antonio Spurs losing to the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA Summer League on Sunday night.
The French prospect endured a difficult debut in Las Vegas as he struggled in the loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday - but his follow-up performance suggested the hype is real. Against the Blazers, Wembanyama showcased his all-round ability as he scored 27 points on 9-of-14 shooting to go with 12 rebounds and three blocks as the Spurs fell 85-80 to Portland.
The first overall pick in last month’s 2023 NBA Draft, Wembanyama entered the league as one of the most hyped prospects in history. The 7-foot-4 star was heavily criticised following his difficult outing against Charlotte, but he was pleased he hit back against Portland, even if he is still waiting for his first win in Spurs colours.
