Victor Wembanyama Made Olympics History In France-Japan Game

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama made history.

Jul 27, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; France power forward Victor Wembanyama (32) reacts after the game against Brazil during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports / John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

On Tuesday morning, France and Japan faced off at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

The game was an absolute thriller and went into overtime.

France won by a score of 94-90 to improve to a perfect 2-0 in the tournament.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama finished the victory with 18 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting 6/12 from the field and 3/5 from the three-point range.

Wembanyama also made history.

Via FIBA: "Showed up when it mattered the most 👽

Victor Wembanyama is the first player aged under 22 years old to combine for 15+ PTS, 10+ REB and 5+ AST in a game at the #Olympics."

Showed up when it mattered the most 👽

Victor Wembanyama is the first player aged under 22 years old to combine for 15+ PTS, 10+ REB and 5+ AST in a game at the #Olympics.
#Paris2024 x #Basketball pic.twitter.com/STJTwz8jdD

— FIBA (@FIBA) July 30, 2024

Wembanyama was the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and is already seen as a top-15 player in the league.

He finished his rookie season with averages of 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.6 blocks per contest while shooting 46.5% from the field and 32.5% from the three-point range in 71 games.

France will play their next game on August 2 when they face off against Dennis Schroder and Germany.

Via StatMamba: "Victor Wembanyama is leading the Olympics in both steals and blocks."

Victor Wembanyama is leading the Olympics in both steals and blocks. pic.twitter.com/ispXEbui5F

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) July 30, 2024

As for the Spurs, they finished last season as the 14th seed in the Western Conference with a 22-60 record.

The franchise has been unable to make the NBA playoffs since the 2019 season (five years ago).

That said, the play of Wembanyama has fans optimistic about their future.

Wemby makes history in France’s win 🇫🇷👽 https://t.co/ihkevpr7vP

— NBA (@NBA) July 30, 2024