“This dude is 8-foot tall” – Victor Wembanyama DWARFS Tim Duncan and Duncan Robinson, leaves NBA Twitter SHOOK

Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, meets with Spurs legends and shocks NBA fans with his height.

“This dude is 8-foot tall” – Victor Wembanyama DWARFS Tim Duncan and Duncan Robinson, leaves NBA Twitter SHOOK

Victor Wembanyama meets and has special dinner with Spurs icons Tim Duncan, David Robinson, and Manu Ginobili (Via Twitter/@vicw_32)

Victor Wembanyama is not your average rookie. The 19-year-old French center, who was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, stands at a staggering 7-foot-5 (2.26 m), making him one of the tallest players in NBA history.

Wembanyama got a taste of what it means to be part of the Spurs culture on Friday night when he had dinner with some of the team’s legends: Tim Duncan, David Robinson, and Manu Ginóbili. The trio of Hall of Famers and former champions welcomed Wembanyama to the Spurs family and shared their wisdom and advice with him.

YouTube video

Wembanyama said he was honored and grateful for the opportunity to learn from them. “In probably a couple hours, I learned more about the NBA than I learned my whole life before, you know?” he said. “It’s so comforting to see that these people who are so important to the city of San Antonio and to the franchise are such kind people, and generous… I feel like they’ve already started to take great care of me. It’s just so comforting to be in that position.”

FS Video

Wembanyama has been compared to players like Kevin Durant due to his combination of size, skill, mobility, and shooting ability.

Also Read: Victor Wembanyama’s contract and salary breakdown: How much will the #1 draft pick earn playing for the Spurs?

Victor Wembanyama towers over Spurs legends leaving NBA Twitter in splits

Victor Wembanyama in the San Antonio Spurs jersey (Via Getty Images)
Victor Wembanyama in the San Antonio Spurs jersey (Via Getty Images)

The dinner also generated a lot of buzz on social media, as photos of Wembanyama posing with Tim Duncan, David Robinson, and Manu Ginóbili went viral. Wembanyama looked like a giant next to them, especially compared to Duncan and Robinson, who are both 7-foot-1 (2.16 m) themselves. Ginóbili, who is 6-foot-6 (1.98 m), looked like a child standing next to Wembanyama.

NBA fans were amazed by Wembanyama’s height and expressed their excitement for his future in the league. Some of the comments included:

Wembanyama has also received support from another Spurs legend, Tony Parker, who said he was happy for him and that he was going to keep the legacy going.

“I know he wanted to go to San Antonio, and so it feels like it was destiny, with the French connection we built over the years,” Parker said to AP News. “And he is going to keep the legacy going. It’s pretty cool.”

Wembanyama is eager to make his mark in San Antonio history, and he has already earned the respect and admiration of the Spurs legends who paved the way for him.

In Case You Missed: