Victor Wembanyama keeps finding new ways to make the impossible look routine.
On Wednesday night at United Center, the San Antonio Spurs center delivered the latest jaw-dropper in the third quarter against the Chicago Bulls, taking off from the free-throw line and hammering home a two-hand dunk. It came on a fast break, with Wembanyama filling the lane, taking the pass from Julian Champagnie and finishing from 15 feet like the rim was sitting in a practice gym.
Former Bulls star Derrick Rose, who briefly joined the broadcast booth, had the reaction plenty of people probably shared.
“That’s why I retired. Right there,” said Rose.
The dunk was only the newest entry in a growing highlight reel. Just two nights earlier against the Phoenix Suns, the 21-year-old Wembanyama launched from the free-throw line there too, this time finishing with a crafty layup.
What makes all of this so unsettling for opponents is the full package. Before facing the Bulls, the two-time All-Star was averaging 30.1 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and 4.4 blocks while shooting 52.9% from the field.
The Spurs entered the night chasing their 10th straight win and a move to 10-2, and they had not lost on the road. Chicago, meanwhile, came in at 1-8 overall and 0-3 at home.
By the time of this writing, San Antonio was ahead in the fourth quarter, and Wembanyama had piled up 32 points, eight rebounds, two steals, and four blocks.
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