Victor Wembanyama's Block On Dillon Brooks Went Viral In Canada-France Game

Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) blocked Dillon Brooks (Rockets) during Tuesday's game.

Apr 12, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after a victory over the Denver Nuggets at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports / Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

On Tuesday afternoon, Victor Wembanyama and France defeated Canada by a score of 82-73 at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

The San Antonio Spurs star finished the victory with seven points, 12 rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block while shooting 2/10 from the field in 27 minutes of playing time.

Via The Athletic NBA: "France advances to the semifinals in #Paris2024

Led by Victor Wembanyama, France defeated Canada 82-73, seizing control early and never letting go.

Next up: Germany, as they chase their first Olympic medal since 2020."

France advances to the semifinals in #Paris2024

Led by Victor Wembanyama, France defeated Canada 82-73, seizing control early and never letting go.

Next up: Germany, as they chase their first Olympic medal since 2020.https://t.co/XoMapZil3f pic.twitter.com/S5vhZZ3PZt

— The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) August 6, 2024

During the fourth quarter, Wembanyama had a huge block on Houston Rockets star Dillon Brooks.

👽👽👽 pic.twitter.com/QcW258K7Mq

— WembyMuse (@Wemby_Muse) August 6, 2024

At just 20, Wembanyama is already one of the best players in the NBA.

The 2024 Rookie of The Year finished his first season in the NBA 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.

Many believe that Wembanyama can become an All-Star as soon as next season.

Wemby in the win against Canada:

12 REB
5 AST
3 STL

with only 2 buckets. pic.twitter.com/8m1mruSCw6

— StatMuse (@statmuse) August 6, 2024

France will now face off against Germany.

The winner of that game will advance to the finals (and play either Team USA or Serbia).

Via BasketNews: "For the first time since 1992, the Olympic semifinals will have 3️⃣ teams from Europe 😎 #Paris2024

🇩🇪Germany 🇷🇸 Serbia 🇫🇷 France"

For the first time since 1992, the Olympic semifinals will have 3️⃣ teams from Europe 😎 #Paris2024

🇩🇪 Germany
🇷🇸 Serbia
🇫🇷 France pic.twitter.com/bzlVGCArUt

— BasketNews (@BasketNews_com) August 6, 2024

Brooks finished the loss with two points, three rebounds, one assist and three steals while shooting 1/9 from the field in 21 minutes.

The Olympics can be watched on NBC and Peacock.