Victor Wembanyama threatens the basketball world after losing the Olympic final

Just like in Tokyo 2020 (2021 due to the pandemic), France has settled for the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after losing in the final once again to the United States. This time it was especially painful because they were the hosts. In fact, in the words of Victor Wembanyama after the defeat, the pain is evident in a player who was included in the Dream Team of the tournament.

The final score of 98-87 in favor of the Americans was a tough blow for the hosts. With the silver medal hanging around his neck and a determined look, Wembanyama sent a warning that reverberated in all corners of basketball, both in FIBA and the NBA. "I'm learning, and I'm concerned about the competition in a couple of years," declared the prodigious player from the San Antonio Spurs, according to journalist Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express-News.

Victor Wembanyama's Statistics in Paris 2024

In his first Olympic appearance, Wembanyama made it clear why he is considered one of the most promising talents in world basketball. He averaged 15.8 points per game, along with 9.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists, displaying a versatility and impact on both ends of the court that few players of his size and age have achieved.

In the gold medal game, the young phenom scored 26 points with an impressive 57.9% shooting from the field (11 of 19), also adding seven rebounds and two assists. Despite the loss, his performance was a reminder of his almost limitless potential and what is yet to come.

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