Nikola Jokic pays Victor Wembanyama ultimate compliment

Victor Wembanyama has grown into NBA’s best defender — and he’s still improving
Alas, Wembanyama, the far-and-away front-runner for Defensive Player of the Year, can make titans look like Spud Webb. The Spurs’ second-year stud did not block the unblockable shot. Instead, he pulled off something more impressive.
Victor Wembanyama is closer than you think to overtaking Nikola Jokic as the NBA's best big man
On Friday, Wemby made a massive statement against Nikola Jokic, leading his Spurs to a 113-110 victory over the former NBA Champions. The second-year phenom put together another strong performance, dropping 35 points, grabbing 18 rebounds, and blocking two shots.
Nikola Jokic pays Victor Wembanyama the ultimate compliment after historic start to NBA career: “Going to be remembered forever”
Following an explosive performance from Victor Wembanyama on Friday, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic discussed what makes the San Antonio Spurs star a sensation.
Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokić starred in a wild NBA weekend
A Wild NBA Weekend. Wemby was the star of the show. For many reasons – both on and off the court – the NBA may have just had its wildest weekend of the season. We had two incr
4x NBA All-Star Makes Big Victor Wembanyama Statement
W hile just in his second season in the NBA, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama has already established himself as one of the best players in this league as he eyes an All
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The best moments of Victor Wembanyama's first 100 games
When the San Antonio Spurs drafted Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 pick in 2023, it was with the expectation that the 19-year-old Frenchman would be the face of the franchise and, one day ...
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Victor Wembanyama plays chess at Washington Square Park in rain after asking for NYC’s ‘best’ spots
Victor Wembanyama took some time for a New York City pastime in the rain on Saturday. The 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year stopped off at Washington Square Park to play chess after the Spurs’ two ...
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Nikola Jokic says Victor Wembanyama is “going to be remembered forever”
Nikola Jokic holding the basketball at the free-throw line. Victor Wembanyama defending the basket and protecting a one-point lead. Nine years of age separated them as Jokic tried to get to his ...
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Victor Wembanyama Ranks Among Top All-Star Vote Getters in Latest Tally
Victor Wembanyama is making a strong push for his second NBA All-Star appearance, racking up nearly one million fan votes, according to the latest tally released by the league on Thursday.
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San Antonio Spurs Celebrate Superstar Victor Wembanyama Turning 21
On January 4, Victor Wembanyama celebrates his 21st birthday. The night before, he played his 100th career NBA game, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Denver Nuggets 113-110. Most people spend ...
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Victor Wembanyama after 100 games: Set to turn 21, his numbers are staggering
Victor Wembanyama’s days as a 20-year-old in the NBA are over. He turns 21 on Saturday. And on the final day before that birthday, Wembanyama hit another milestone — 100 NBA games. A look at ...
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'Nothing You Can Do!' Against Jokić, Nuggets, Victor Wembanyama Earned His Praise
The admiration from Serbian center Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets toward San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama was patently obvious; the two exchanged compliments after facing off ...
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Victor Wembanyama at the 100-game mark: Is Wemby already a top-10 player in the NBA?
There is no denying Victor Wembanyama has exceeded expectations as an NBA phenom. But how good has he been? Is he already a top-10 player in the league in only his second season? With the Spurs ...