Victor Wembanyama's Defense Called 'Unfair' by NBA Fans Despite ...
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Despite the San Antonio Spurs' 123-116 overtime loss against the Toronto Raptors, Victor Wembanyama looked strong on both ends of the court.
Wembanyama dropped 20 points and nine rebounds, shooting 7-16 from the field while connecting on two three-pointers.
The 7'4" forward was a menace defensively, using his eight-foot wingspan to routinely alter shots and deter several Raptors drives into the paint. He finished the game with a career-high five blocks and one steal.
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft has now recorded 16 rejections in six career games.
NBA fans were amazed by Wembanyama's seemingly effortless shot-blocking abilities.
The extension is wild ???? <a href="https://t.co/YMfLRJFPLk">https://t.co/YMfLRJFPLk</a> <a href="https://t.co/qXZeNSDnMn">pic.twitter.com/qXZeNSDnMn</a>
Wemby made this block look TOO EASY ???? <a href="https://t.co/O3XvyEbUc5">pic.twitter.com/O3XvyEbUc5</a>
FIVE blocks for Wemby ????️<br><br>Spurs-Raptors | Live on the NBA App<br>????: <a href="https://t.co/1wqRX7Uwkw">https://t.co/1wqRX7Uwkw</a> <a href="https://t.co/ymiRGYtLBU">pic.twitter.com/ymiRGYtLBU</a>
Wemby is unfair ❌<br> <a href="https://t.co/GmpOP19hAs">pic.twitter.com/GmpOP19hAs</a>
wemby unfair defensively lol
Possible Wemby could win Rookie and Defensive Player of the year
These wemby blocked 3s are just unfair
Wemby gonna be DPOY as a rookie ???? <a href="https://t.co/lfDyVElPrc">pic.twitter.com/lfDyVElPrc</a>
Wemby is a black hole on defense.<br><br>He is the Bermuda Triangle.<br><br>He is where offensive possessions go to die.
Wemby has a serious shot at winning DPOY no?
Victor Wembanyama in the 1st half: <br><br>12 PTS<br>6 REB<br>4 BLK<br>1 STL<br>57.0 FG%<br>67.0 3P%<br>13 MINS<br><br>Just another day at the office???? <a href="https://t.co/GA0IXCNRl4">pic.twitter.com/GA0IXCNRl4</a>
????????3 blocks in the 1st half for Victor Wembanyama is the most for a Spurs rookie in a 1st half since Tim Duncan<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PorVida?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PorVida</a> <a href="https://t.co/rBWfGJEblO">pic.twitter.com/rBWfGJEblO</a>
not sure why this even has to be said but nobody on the raptors should try to go at wemby 1 on 1
Keldon Johnson led the Spurs in scoring with an efficient 26 points on 61 percent shooting, while center Zach Collins recorded a double-double that included 21 points and 11 rebounds.
As for the Raptors, O.G. Anunoby scored 24 points while hitting a career-high seven three-pointers. Forward Scottie Barnes scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter while helping Toronto erase an 18-point deficit.
The Raptors have now won six straight games against the Spurs.
Wembanyama will look to build upon his superb defensive performance in the Spurs' next game, a Monday night matchup against the Indiana Pacers.
