Victor Wembanyama put on a show for the NBA scouts in attendance for Metropolitans 92’s 112-106 victory against G League Ignite on Thursday.
Wembanyama, 18, is viewed as the best NBA prospect since LeBron James entered the 2003 draft straight out of high school, standing at seven-foot-four while demonstrating tremendous movement, ball handling and shooting touch.
After posting 37 points with five blocks while shooting seven-of-11 from three-point range in his United States debut on Tuesday, the future top overall draft pick backed it up with 36 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and four blocks in his second go.
The exhibition series was conceived to allow Wembanyama to go head-to-head with fellow top prospect Scoot Henderson, who is signed to the G League. Unfortunately, a knee-on-knee collision between the two headline stars five minutes into the first quarter ended Henderson’s night, although he is expected to make a quick recovery after being diagnosed with a bone bruise.
Wembanyama will spend this season playing professionally in France’s top league, and his agent confirmed the young phenom has no interest in shutting things down to protect his stock for the draft.
We don’t know what is more insane, Wembanyama’s highlight reel or his stat line!!🔥🤯
The 18-year-old went for 36 PTS, 11 REB and 4 BLK to help the @Metropolitans92 bring home a win over G League Ignite. pic.twitter.com/E3dqPOLm9x
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) October 6, 2022
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