Victor Wembanyama's Incredible Dunk Went Viral In France-Brazil Game

Victor Wembanyama had a huge dunk during Saturday'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 Saturday, France and Brazil faced off in their first game of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

France won the game by a score of 78-66, and San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was brilliant.

He led the way with 19 points, nine rebounds, two assists, four steals and three blocks while shooting 7/13 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range.

Victor Wembanyama today in the win:

19 PTS
9 REB
2 AST
4 STL
3 BLK
7-13 FG

Superstar. pic.twitter.com/H9SdLBz5FA

— WembyMuse (@Wemby_Muse) July 27, 2024

During the game, Wembanyama had a huge dunk that got a lot of views on social media (h/t Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer).

What even is Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/zl6NKFaChA

— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) July 27, 2024

Bleacher Report posted an incredible photo of the dunk.

Via Bleacher Report: "WEMBY REALLY DID THE SPACE JAM DUNK IN THE OLYMPICS 😱"

WEMBY REALLY DID THE SPACE JAM DUNK IN THE OLYMPICS 😱 pic.twitter.com/Q5MJQcNsfr

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 27, 2024

Evan Sidery also added more context.

Via Sidery: "France was down 12 to Brazil before Victor Wembanyama decided to singlehandedly take over the game.

Wemby with a massive poster dunk showing off his 8-foot wingspan."

France was down 12 to Brazil before Victor Wembanyama decided to singlehandedly take over the game.

Wemby with a massive poster dunk showing off his 8-foot wingspan. pic.twitter.com/CCRG2K2hfd

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) July 27, 2024

Wembanyama continues to amaze fans as he is only 20 years old and is arguably a top-10 player in the NBA.

He was the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and finished his rookie year 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.

Wemby is so unearthly, I had to use two frames to fit his arm length 🤷‍♂️#Paris2024 x #Basketball pic.twitter.com/1Mm4ZLYyLA

— FIBA (@FIBA) July 27, 2024

In addition to Wembanyama's big day, France was also led by Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum.

He had 19 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals while shooting 6/13 from the field and 3/9 from the three-point range.

Victor Wembanyama THROWS IT DOWN with authority! 🤯🔥

📺 CNBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com/mRnlN5A3VP

— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) July 27, 2024

The 2024 Olympics can be watched on NBC and Peacock.