France basketball star Victor Wembanyama has been making the headlines lately at the 2024 Paris Olympics regarding his monstrous height during a recent game against Japan. Notably, at a height of 7-foot-4, Wembanyama was the tallest player on the court and his presence alongside the Japanese players is what has got the basketball community talking about recently.
In addition, with a thrilling victory over Japan on Tuesday, Wembanyama and the French men’s basketball team secured a spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris quarterfinals. French shooter Matthew Strazel, behind by four points with 15 seconds remaining in regulation, nailed a 3-pointer while drawing a foul, taking the game into overtime and eventually winning it.
However, what caught most of the fans’ attention at the event was Wembanyama’s height in comparison to the Japanese player, Yuki Togashi. Fans were quick to put forward their views regarding the French star on various social media apps.
On the contrary, in addition to his team-high 18 points, Wembanyama had 11 rebounds, six assists, two blocks, and two steals in the game. He made 6-of-13 field goals, 3-of-5 deep shots, and 3-of-3 free throws from the charity stripe. It will be intriguing to watch how France and Wembanyama perform in the upcoming matches of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Fans react to Victor Wembanyama’s monstrous presence on the court against Japanese players
Victor Wembanyama and his France basketball side won in overtime against Japan in a hard-fought game at the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, it was Wembanyama’s height that was the main highlight of the game against the Japanese player, Yuki Togashi. Also, Wembanyama was one of the best players on the court for France.
Many fans took to social media platforms to express their views on opinions on Wembanyama’s monstrous presence on the court. One fan wrote on X, “It’s like when you make a player in 2K or Madden and put all the sliders over to one side,” while another fan wrote on X, “Could they not have asked someone taller to guard Wemby?” Check out some of the reactions below:
It’s like when you make a player in 2K or Madden and put all the sliders over to one side 😭
— ✶ Faded ✶ (@iiTsFaded_) July 30, 2024
Could they not have asked someone taller to guard Wemby?
— Tima #RIPMAMBA #RIPMAMBACITA (@btsmendeskobe) July 30, 2024
This has to be parody… right? 😅
— Ron (@SummedUpwithRon) July 30, 2024
Short dude is a spare if he didn’t attempt at least once to run through Wemby’s legs
— Discussion Piece (@AndrewS26228960) July 31, 2024
Come on man LMAO 🤣
— King Awesome (@bigrog6395) July 31, 2024
In addition, the 2023–24 NBA Rookie of the Year hopes to lead France to its first-ever basketball gold medal. In the gold medal match at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which was postponed due to a pandemic, France lost to the United States and took home silver and this time around, they will be looking to make amends.
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