It was the Victor Wembanyama everyone had been waiting for.
In his second Summer League game, he scored 27 points overall, 9-of-14, and 12 rebounds.
The hassle, which included a double-double, was a step in the precise direction after a not so good performance in his first game on Friday.
Wembanyama, who has been probably the most promising prospects within the NBA for quite a while, added three blocks and showed glimpses of the nice man’s potential within the Spurs’ 85-80 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
“It’s just that I’m comfortable with myself, my body and the court,” said Wembanyama after the sport. “Before today I had two training sessions and one match, so I used to be just getting began.”
It definitely showed in the primary game when he missed 13 of the 15 shots he tried.
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On Sunday, Wembanyama pulled a slew of fouls – going to the road 12 times and pulling down seven tries – while also showing off his mid-range shot in addition to his own rebounding ability.
It will be an understatement to say that life has been a whirlwind since Wembanyama was first drafted in June by Spurs.
The long Frenchman’s media tour hasn’t given him much time to practice either.
“It’s normal that each game is healthier,” said Wembanyama. “Two days ago was my first match. I’ve had a lot shit with the project, the media, so it just is smart.
He continued, “I do not think basketball was even 50% of my schedule within the last month. I cannot stand it. I do know that is a special moment in my life, but I’m glad it’s over. I just want a hoop.
![Victor Wembanyama returned to action on Sunday after struggling in his first Summer League match.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/07/wembanyama-day-2.jpg?w=682)
A part of that for Wemanyama was also the necessity to adapt to the differences in the sport between the US and Europe.
“The pitch is more open, it goes fast, nevertheless it’s less physical,” said Wembanyama of the changes. “I get fouled a lot, but not that much. There’s nothing to match, and here the players just fly. There’s more on the bottom, pushing the bottom, big exits. There are great athletes here, the very best on the earth. So much more talent, but I like that higher.
Wembanyama’s next game against the Summer League Spurs is Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards.
At 7ft 4cm, he had an interesting begin to his NBA profession, especially off the sector when he was embroiled in a transient controversy involving pop icon Brittney Spears.