Victor Wembanyama makes NBA history in Celtics vs Spurs

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The NBA world is witnessing a legend growing in front of their eyes and he is a 21-year-old who lives in San Antonio. 7-foot-3 Spurs Phenom Victor Wembanyama is a deviation of a basketball player who possesses any tool a team could ever wish from their franchise cornerstone.

Wembanyama is an average of 24.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, 1.2 stealing and a league-high 3.9 blocks per day. Fight this season and earns its first All-Star committee in just its second year in the NBA. Wembanyama is the ongoing choice for this year’s 2024-25 defensive player as he continues to dominate the paint.

San Antonio Spurs Center Victor Wembanyama (1)

February 10, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; San Antonio Spurs Center Victor Wembanyama (1) blocks a shot during the third quarter against Washington Wizards in Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hilded-Misted Pictures / Reggie Hilded-Imag images

The spurs traveled to meet Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, and while facing a 19-point half-time deficit, Wembanyama proved once again how he is a generation talent.

Wembanyama recorded an early block against Boston, officially registering a block in 85 consecutive matches. His 85-game block line passes NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon for the fifth longest over time. Only Patrick Ewing, Mark Eaton and Dikembe Mutombo have held longer stripes.

Wembanyama has already waged the league in blocks through his first two seasons and is likely to be the heavy favorite to win this year’s defensive player every season until he retires. While the spurs are only 23-28 on the season and are on the verge of a blow in Boston, Wembanyama continues to shine.

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