Victor Wembanyama’s Double-Double Impresses NBA Fans Despite Spurs Loss to Bulls

Victor Wembanyama’s Double-Double Impresses NBA Fans Despite Spurs Loss to Bulls

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San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama recorded his tenth double-double of the season in record time during Friday night’s 121-112 loss to the Chicago Bulls.

The No. 1 pick of the 2023 draft started at center and put up 10 points and 11 rebounds in just 13 minutes of the first half.

Wembanyama is the first rookie this season to record a double-double in a half, per StatMuse.

He finished the game with 21 points, 20 rebounds and four blocks in his team’s 16th straight loss. He became the youngest player in NBA history to record a 20-20 double-double, per NBA.com.

NBA @NBA

Wemby reverse slam with EASE 😪

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Jordan Howenstine @AirlessJordan

Tonight is Victor Wembanyama’s 20th career game.

He is now the first player in NBA history to post 350 points, 50 assists, 50 blocks and 25 steals in his first 20 career games.

Despite the Spurs’ inability to hold on to a 11-point first-half lead, fans were impressed with Wembanyama’s first career 20/20.

Jaron B, LCSW @Phroz3n_TriUmph

#Wemby about to have 20 points and 20 rebounds in a loss though. Man is legit a walking star in the making

Zach White @ztwhite23

There’s ZERO reason why @spurs @wemby shouldn’t average 20+ rebounds per game. I think he’ll eventually be the first player since Wilt and Bill Russell to average 20 / 20 for an entire season. #PorVida #NBATwitter

COWBOY PICASSO @gfro

Dude. When they get Wemby even a mediocre point guard this team is gonna be killers for years.

Lance Cham @chamlance05

How is spurs on a 15-game L streak with Wemby? The guy is a superstar!!!! He just needs the ball more. @spurs

Bulls Central @BullsCentralYT

Wemby is so ridiculous…..can’t even be mad, he’s just so damn talented

Wembanyama’s performance led fans to urge head coach Gregg Popovich to continue playing the star rookie at center.

Sachiko🥷🏾🪮 @JadedPurdy

Wemby is going to make his money in this league at Center, period

Aiden Glennon @AidenGlennon

They finally let Wemby play center and look what happened. It’s over for the league

El Hijo del KANEKI @MannyTheHooper

Wemby has 20 & 17 this is a monster. Please pop keep him at center

MelSEE @MelSees

Wemby at center is different. 😤 #Gospursgo

Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 21 points as the Bulls improved to 9-14.

The Spurs fall to 3-18 with the loss and will have to fight to end the ongoing losing streak Monday against Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets.

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