French basketball player Victor Wembanyama, 22, plays his second All-Star Game in Los Angeles on Sunday, starting for the first time. This selection marks a key milestone in his NBA career. It is a first for a French player.
Victor Wembanyama, the 22-year-old French giant standing 2.24 m tall, begins his third NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs. Selected for the second consecutive time for the All-Star Game, the 75th edition, he participates in the event on Sunday in Los Angeles at the Intuit Dome, the Clippers' arena. Unlike last year, when he debuted in Phoenix before a deep vein thrombosis ended his season, Wembanyama starts this time.
This honor is historic: he becomes the first French player to start the game. His predecessors include Tony Parker with six selections and Rudy Gobert with three. 'You must always aim for the moon, because even if you miss, you land among the stars,' Oscar Wilde said, a quote that seems to fit Wembanyama's rapid rise.
The game starts at 11 p.m. and airs on beIN SPORTS. Recently, Wembanyama shone with 40 points against the Lakers, highlighting his growing place in the league.
