Victor Wembanyama goes triple double with BLOCKS leaving NBA fans in shock

The NBA hadn't seen a triple-double with blocks since Anthony Davis accomplished the feat in 2018.

Victor Wembanyama goes triple double with BLOCKS leaving NBA fans in shock

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (via Open Source/X)

Victor Wembanyama, the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, showcased his outstanding skills again last night during the away game against the Toronto Raptors. He achieved his second career triple-double, building on his impressive performance this season. His first triple-double occurred on January 7 against the Detroit Pistons, where he demonstrated his versatility in assists, rebounds, and points.

During Monday’s game at the Scotia Bank Arena, where the San Antonio Spurs secured a 122-99 victory against the Toronto Raptors, one particular aspect of Victor Wembanyama’s performance truly shone. His remarkable stat line boasted 10 blocks, along with 27 points and 14 rebounds. The rookie sensation showcased his dominance on the court, taking charge of the defense with the composure of a seasoned veteran, all in just 29 minutes of play.

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In a thrilling sequence during Monday’s game, Victor Wembanyama reached his career-high ninth block late in the third quarter by denying a dunk attempt from Scottie Barnes from behind. His monumental 10th block came with 6:35 remaining, emphatically rejecting Gradey Dick’s putback attempt and solidifying his triple-double achievement.

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Wembanyama’s rookie campaign has been nothing short of remarkable, as he continues to live up to the massive expectations set upon him in the NBA. Heading into Monday’s game, he boasted impressive averages of 20.3 points, 10 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and a league-leading three blocks per game. Additionally, he maintained shooting percentages of 46.4% from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc on 4.9 attempts per game.

Fans react to Victor Wembanyama’s record-making night

Last night against the Toronto Raptors, rookie sensation, Wembanyama did something the NBA hadn’t seen since Anthony Davis accomplished the feat in 2018, a triple-double with blocks. Wemby’s achievement makes him just the fourth rookie in NBA history to achieve this milestone, joining the ranks of legends like David Robinson, Ralph Sampson, and Mark Eaton. Remarkably, he’s the first rookie to do so in an impressive 34 years.

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Victor Wembanyama was on fire against the Toronto Raptors (via Open Source/X)

This led to a frenzy on social media with one user @CallinIsaiah tweeted:

Nigga did this in under 30 minutes it’s curtains for the league

A couple of other fans reactions below:

Despite the Spurs’ position at the bottom of the Western Conference standings with a disappointing 11-43 record, this victory halted their seven-game losing streak. Looking ahead, the Spurs face a challenging away game against the Dallas Mavericks.

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