During the recent game of Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs, Wembanyama created history. Despite the Spurs’ losing streak of 12 games, their new player Victor Wembanyama is gaining attention with his impressive performance. In the game against Denver Nuggets, Wembanyama scored 22 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, made 6 steals, blocked 4 shots, and provided 2 assists. This remarkable performance by Wembanyama has made him the first-ever rookie in the NBA to achieve such incredible stats in a single game.
Let’s take a moment to recognize the exceptional and distinctive nature of this line – even without considering the player’s rookie status. Only four other NBA players in history have achieved this remarkable feat in a single game. James Harden accomplished it most recently in 2019, while Karl Malone, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Robert Parish also make up this exclusive list.
Wembanyama managed to achieve an impressive stat line in just 24 minutes and 56 seconds of gameplay, making him the only player on this list to do so in less than 30 minutes. Even the great Olajuwon, who clocked in at 35 minutes in 1986, falls short in comparison. Though understandably more concerned with securing a win than achieving a personal milestone, it’s hard not to be impressed by Wembanyama’s skills as a rookie and how they stack up against some of basketball’s greatest players.
At the moment, the Spurs are at the bottom of the Western Conference, but they’re determined to make a comeback. Fortunately, their prospects look promising with Wembanyama as their star player.
