Ultra-dominant, Victor Wembanyama destroyed Portland on both ends of the field last night. The Oregon men were unable to see the damage, like their coach Chauncey Billups. Asked about the Frenchman at a press conference, the former champion and MVP of the Finals was stunned.

Closest thing to dystopia" - Victor Wembanyama gets brutally honest talking about first impressions of Las Vegas

24 minutes, that’s Victor Wembanyama’s playing time last night against the Blazers. The Frenchman didn’t play much, but it didn’t take much for him to create real carnage against Scoot Henderson & co. Uncompromising in the paint, the pivot absolutely slammed a completely unique performance in history to allow the Spurs to break a series of five consecutive defeats.

If the Texans and the rest of the league were impressed by this outrageous domination of the first draft pick, the Rip City players experienced an ordeal. The V’s defense in particular made them suffer, the French nugget finishing with no less than seven counters on the clock. Asked about it at a press conference, coach Chauncey Billups was stunned by the wall of France:

Chauncey Billups impressed by Wembanyama’s defense

It’s everyone’s first time playing against him, so there is an adjustment period. There was a timeout at the start of the fourth quarter where I said, “Guys, we have to understand that even though the shot looks open, it’s not.” When you put your head down and go to the basket, the shot is not open. » This kid is there every time. It’s hard to see, you know.

You try to do your thing, you see two guys in front of you while he disappears. So like I said, I think it took all of us too long to adjust to him but damn, that’s what’s crazy about him. You never know where he is, but you know he will be there. I thought his defensive presence was incredible. His 7 blocks, so many things he changed…

Mr. Big Shot knows what he’s talking about since he was an elite defender during his career, he who was a member of the champion Pistons in 2004. the compliment is therefore all the more enormous for Wemby who is a hit at rim protection this season.

In 27 matches, he has compiled no less than 86 blocks, an average of 3.2 every night. A true totem of snowshoes, capable of getting in the way in all circumstances.

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— . (@clipyes2023) December 29, 2023
With 2m24 under the height, 2m44 wingspan and incredible instincts when it comes to protecting his circle, Victor Wembanyama is a walking nightmare for opposing attackers. Yes, he still needs to be in attack, but he is already perfectly on point in his own half.