Top 10 Lesser Known Facts About Victor Wembanyama

Sports-NFL By Navneet Singh wisdomimbibe.com

Victor Wembanyama is a 7feet 4 inch taller which makes him special.

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Lebron James, the basketball legend once called him alien because of his huge physical stature and other skills.

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Wembanyama's skill of shooting the ball is exceptional.

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Wembanyama's ability to drill three point shots with so ease distinguished him from others.

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Wembanyama belongs to a sports family. •Father-- Felix Wembenyama-- 6feet 6inch-- Former Field Athlete •Mother-- Elio de Fautereau-- 6 Feet 3 inch-- Former Basketball player-- Now Basketball coach. •Elder Sister-- Eve -- practices hoops •Younger brother-- Oscar--Basketball player representing ASVEL's U-18 team.

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Wembanyama's blocking skills and defence are exceptional that poses threats to other team's defence.

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Wembanyama got initial basketball training under his mother's guidance.

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Wembenyama's taller height of 7 feet 4 inch results in longer wing span of 2.4 metre or 8 foot long, which is rare.

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Nanterre basketball club coach Michael Allard noticed Wembanyama for the first time during U-11 game in versailles.

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Vembanyama is selected in France basketball team for World Cup Qualifiers 2023.

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