Victor Wembanyama Wows Crowd with Pre-Game Show in Olympic Debut

France kicked off its Olympic basketball campaign with a thrilling 78-66 victory over Brazil.

Victor Wembanyama Wows Crowd with Pre-Game Show in Olympic Debut

Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama, the highly touted 7-foot-4 French basketball sensation, made his Olympic debut in style on Saturday. Before France’s group stage contest against Brazil, Wembanyama arrived early for warm-ups and put on a show for the eager crowd. He sank a half-court shot, eliciting cheers, and followed it up with a between-the-legs dunk that sent the fans into a frenzy.

Wemby’s impressive display was a testament to the hype surrounding his potential, which he justified during the 2023-24 season. Now, he has the opportunity to showcase his skills on the world stage, and he’s making the most of it.

Joining forces with an already talented French squad, featuring reigning NBA DPOY Rudy Gobert, Wembanyama is poised to make a significant impact in the Paris Games. The electric atmosphere and enthusiastic crowd will only fuel his performance, and France will likely be competing for a medal in the coming weeks.

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With Victor Wembanyama leading the charge, the next few weeks in Paris promise to be an exciting ride. His ability to perform under pressure and thrill the crowd with his incredible skills will undoubtedly make him a fan favorite, and his Olympic journey is just the beginning.

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Wemby shines as France opens Olympic basketball with thrilling 78-66 win over Brazil

France kicked off its Olympic basketball campaign with a thrilling 78-66 victory over Brazil on Saturday. Victor Wembanyama, the French phenom, led the charge with 19 points, including several highlight-reel dunks, to help France take the win. Brazil started strong, holding the lead for most of the first half, but a late surge from France gave them a 39-36 advantage at halftime.

In the second half, France used the home crowd to its advantage, growing its lead and holding off Brazil’s persistent attacks. Nicolas Batum‘s two huge 3-pointers in the final minutes helped seal the deal for France, who took a 12-point win. Both teams struggled with turnovers, but France’s momentum and Wembanyama’s incredible skills proved too much for Brazil.

Wembanyama and Batum led France with 19 points each, while Leo Meindl scored 14 for Brazil. The win gives France an early advantage in Group B as the group stage continues. Wembanyama’s impressive performance showcased his skills, including a wild one-handed dunk in the second quarter that helped France rebuild its momentum.

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