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Victor Wembanyama: NBA's Rising Star Ahead of All-Star Game

2/15/2026

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Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs center, is emerging as a potential NBA face as LeBron James and Stephen Curry near retirement.
Drafted first overall in 2023, Victor Wembanyama won Rookie of the Year and led the league in blocks.
This season, he averages 24.4 points and 11.1 rebounds per game, helping the Spurs to second place in the West.
He is set to play in the NBA All-Star Game.

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Story summary

Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs center, is emerging as a potential NBA face as LeBron James and Stephen Curry near retirement.
Drafted first overall in 2023, Victor Wembanyama won Rookie of the Year and led the league in blocks.
This season, he averages 24.4 points and 11.1 rebounds per game, helping the Spurs to second place in the West.
He is set to play in the NBA All-Star Game.