Victor Wembanyama becomes first rookie with 200 blocks since Tim Duncan
NBA on ESPN: Wemby is the first rookie with 200 blocks in a season since Tim Duncan in 1997-98 👏 pic.twitter.com/xbEhpRmmR7
Source: Twitter @ESPNNBA
Source: Twitter @ESPNNBA
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Pop has had Wemby study a lot of tape of greats past & present, but none of Jokic.
“I don’t think anybody can do what Nikola does,” Pop said. “He’s a one-off, amazing, fantastic phenomenon.” – 11:47 PM
Pop has had Wemby study a lot of tape of greats past & present, but none of Jokic.
“I don’t think anybody can do what Nikola does,” Pop said. “He’s a one-off, amazing, fantastic phenomenon.” – 11:47 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
% of Wemby’s 200 blocks:
-92% on dunks, layups, hooks, and floaters inside
-5% on 2PT jump shots (blocked 1 tonight)
-4% on 3PT jump shots – 11:41 PM
% of Wemby’s 200 blocks:
-92% on dunks, layups, hooks, and floaters inside
-5% on 2PT jump shots (blocked 1 tonight)
-4% on 3PT jump shots – 11:41 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
NEW for @MileHighSports
Nikola Jokic vs Victor Wembanyama will be must-see TV for a long, long time.
The Nuggets earned that win, and they’re back in front of OKC for 1st place in the conference.
milehighsports.com/nikola-jokic-d… – 11:29 PM
NEW for @MileHighSports
Nikola Jokic vs Victor Wembanyama will be must-see TV for a long, long time.
The Nuggets earned that win, and they’re back in front of OKC for 1st place in the conference.
milehighsports.com/nikola-jokic-d… – 11:29 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Friday night Winner’s Lounge with the fellas? What a treat!
Jokic vs Wemby round 2
Braun Taun on the rise
Nuggets remain locked in (enough)
📺 youtube.com/live/SQ4Sqxwes… pic.twitter.com/IOlJu4PCdC – 10:58 PM
Friday night Winner’s Lounge with the fellas? What a treat!
Jokic vs Wemby round 2 Braun Taun on the rise Nuggets remain locked in (enough)📺 youtube.com/live/SQ4Sqxwes… pic.twitter.com/IOlJu4PCdC – 10:58 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
Victor Wembanyama This Season:
203 assists
200 blocks
100 3-pointers
He is the 1st player with 200 assists, 200 blocks and 100 3-pointers in a season in NBA history. – 10:48 PM
Victor Wembanyama This Season:
203 assists
200 blocks
100 3-pointers
He is the 1st player with 200 assists, 200 blocks and 100 3-pointers in a season in NBA history. – 10:48 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Wemby is the first rookie with 200 blocks in a season since Tim Duncan in 1997-98 👏 pic.twitter.com/xbEhpRmmR7 – 10:27 PM
Wemby is the first rookie with 200 blocks in a season since Tim Duncan in 1997-98 👏 pic.twitter.com/xbEhpRmmR7 – 10:27 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Nuggets by 15 and Wemby just picked up his 5th foul
The Spurs had been able to get within 4 during the 3Q – 10:26 PM
Nuggets by 15 and Wemby just picked up his 5th foul
The Spurs had been able to get within 4 during the 3Q – 10:26 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Nuggets by 7 after leading by 21. Spurs win the 3Q by 2.
Sochan 13 pts
Vassell 12 pts
Wemby in 24 mins: 11 pts, 7 reb, 3 blk, 2 ast, 2 stl
Collins 11 pts
Jokic 31 pts
MPJ 13 pts
2s: DEN +20
3s and FTs: Spurs +13 – 10:17 PM
3Q: Nuggets by 7 after leading by 21. Spurs win the 3Q by 2.
Sochan 13 pts
Vassell 12 pts
Wemby in 24 mins: 11 pts, 7 reb, 3 blk, 2 ast, 2 stl
Collins 11 pts
Jokic 31 pts
MPJ 13 pts
2s: DEN +20
3s and FTs: Spurs +13 – 10:17 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Huge bench + non-Wemby Spurs minutes here… Denver lead down to four points and screaming Keldon has made an appearance. – 10:13 PM
Huge bench + non-Wemby Spurs minutes here… Denver lead down to four points and screaming Keldon has made an appearance. – 10:13 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Wemby down there daring Jokic to challenge him at the rim so Jokic keeps launching Looney Tunes floaters into the sky. Very good content. Just need the steam coming out the ears. – 10:10 PM
Wemby down there daring Jokic to challenge him at the rim so Jokic keeps launching Looney Tunes floaters into the sky. Very good content. Just need the steam coming out the ears. – 10:10 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Draymond Green sees Victor Wembanyama as an elite NBA talent already warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/03/15/gol… pic.twitter.com/JfZ6OxDnWr – 10:05 PM
Draymond Green sees Victor Wembanyama as an elite NBA talent already warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/03/15/gol… pic.twitter.com/JfZ6OxDnWr – 10:05 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
People talk a lot about Wemby breaking basketball and it’s usually an exaggeration but if he played with these Nuggets he might actually do it. – 10:03 PM
People talk a lot about Wemby breaking basketball and it’s usually an exaggeration but if he played with these Nuggets he might actually do it. – 10:03 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Murray’s shot selection on these in-between shots hasn’t been what he normally goes to. Lots of off-foot floaters that are a step further out than normal.
Call that the Wemby effect. Murray should try and go to work in the minutes Wemby isn’t out there. – 9:55 PM
Murray’s shot selection on these in-between shots hasn’t been what he normally goes to. Lots of off-foot floaters that are a step further out than normal.
Call that the Wemby effect. Murray should try and go to work in the minutes Wemby isn’t out there. – 9:55 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Nuggets by 9 after leading by 21. Spurs win the 2Q by 10 to get back into the game.
Wemby in 17 mins: 11 pts, 6 reb, 3 blk, 2 ast, 2 stl
Jokic 19 pts
2s: Nuggets +16
3s and FTs: Spurs +7 – 9:35 PM
Half: Nuggets by 9 after leading by 21. Spurs win the 2Q by 10 to get back into the game.
Wemby in 17 mins: 11 pts, 6 reb, 3 blk, 2 ast, 2 stl
Jokic 19 pts
2s: Nuggets +16
3s and FTs: Spurs +7 – 9:35 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby’s up to 3 blocks already in the first half.
That gives him 200 total blocks in JUST 59 games played this season. – 9:24 PM
Wemby’s up to 3 blocks already in the first half.
That gives him 200 total blocks in JUST 59 games played this season. – 9:24 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby’s up to 11 points in the first half
6 made free throws
3 points from distance
2 points inside – 9:22 PM
Wemby’s up to 11 points in the first half
6 made free throws
3 points from distance
2 points inside – 9:22 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Wemby has had a rough an opening quarter and a half as we’ve seen in a bit and he’s got 11 points, five rebounds and three blocks. – 9:22 PM
Wemby has had a rough an opening quarter and a half as we’ve seen in a bit and he’s got 11 points, five rebounds and three blocks. – 9:22 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby blocks a 2PT jump shot.
That’s his 9th 2PT jump shot block of the season. – 9:18 PM
Wemby blocks a 2PT jump shot.
That’s his 9th 2PT jump shot block of the season. – 9:18 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets switched Peyton Watson on Wemby there, and Wemby easily discarded him with some off-ball movement.
He’s incredibly agile for his size. Hard to catch P-Wat like that. – 9:17 PM
The Nuggets switched Peyton Watson on Wemby there, and Wemby easily discarded him with some off-ball movement.
He’s incredibly agile for his size. Hard to catch P-Wat like that. – 9:17 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
A much needed Heat win
Good stuff from the Bam-Duncan two man game, plus Caleb off the bench was a much needed offensive punch – 9:14 PM
A much needed Heat win
Good stuff from the Bam-Duncan two man game, plus Caleb off the bench was a much needed offensive punch – 9:14 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Nuggets by 19. Spurs held to 18 in the quarter.
Champagnie 6 pts
Wemby in 7 mins: 3 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 1 blk
Jokic 15 pts
MPJ 6 pts
Gordon 5 pts
DEN is a +20 on 2s
Spurs are a +1 at the FT line – 9:08 PM
1Q: Nuggets by 19. Spurs held to 18 in the quarter.
Champagnie 6 pts
Wemby in 7 mins: 3 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 1 blk
Jokic 15 pts
MPJ 6 pts
Gordon 5 pts
DEN is a +20 on 2s
Spurs are a +1 at the FT line – 9:08 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Wemby blocked Jokic on the first possession of the game 😳
(via @spurs)
pic.twitter.com/vMM4OACwtS – 9:02 PM
Wemby blocked Jokic on the first possession of the game 😳
(via @spurs)
pic.twitter.com/vMM4OACwtS – 9:02 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
If the Spurs can’t end up building a real contender around Wemby, it will be the greatest upset in NBA history. – 8:52 PM
If the Spurs can’t end up building a real contender around Wemby, it will be the greatest upset in NBA history. – 8:52 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I thought Aaron Gordon was about to put Wemby through the stanchion lol – 8:47 PM
I thought Aaron Gordon was about to put Wemby through the stanchion lol – 8:47 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic beats Victor Wembanyama to the jump ball, but Wemby gets the block on Jokic on Denver’s first possession.
Aaron Gordon scores over the likely RotY the second trip down. – 8:43 PM
Nikola Jokic beats Victor Wembanyama to the jump ball, but Wemby gets the block on Jokic on Denver’s first possession.
Aaron Gordon scores over the likely RotY the second trip down. – 8:43 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Duncan Robinson is cooking Detroit with the U of M football team in the hose. – 8:42 PM
Duncan Robinson is cooking Detroit with the U of M football team in the hose. – 8:42 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Duncan 3, Duncan steal, Duncan 3. Heat go up 15 in a flash.
Pistons TV muses the following: “How the heck they lose four in a row, two of them at home and one of them to the Washington Wizards?” – 8:40 PM
Duncan 3, Duncan steal, Duncan 3. Heat go up 15 in a flash.
Pistons TV muses the following: “How the heck they lose four in a row, two of them at home and one of them to the Washington Wizards?” – 8:40 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Here comes Duncan
Back to back threes here
Quarter started with Duncan and Bam with Bam as the scoring recipient
Now it’s Bam setting up Duncan – 8:40 PM
Here comes Duncan
Back to back threes here
Quarter started with Duncan and Bam with Bam as the scoring recipient
Now it’s Bam setting up Duncan – 8:40 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat for from 3 of 20 on 3s to 5 of 22 (courtesy of Duncan Robinson) and now up 80-65. – 8:39 PM
Heat for from 3 of 20 on 3s to 5 of 22 (courtesy of Duncan Robinson) and now up 80-65. – 8:39 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Miami has its biggest lead of the game at 15 after back-to-back 3s by Duncan Robinson. Pistons trail 80-65 with 2:56 left in the third. – 8:39 PM
Miami has its biggest lead of the game at 15 after back-to-back 3s by Duncan Robinson. Pistons trail 80-65 with 2:56 left in the third. – 8:39 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Duncan Robinson with back-to-back threes and the Heat’s lead is up to 15. – 8:39 PM
Duncan Robinson with back-to-back threes and the Heat’s lead is up to 15. – 8:39 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for Spurs vs Nuggets in Austin:
Jones vs Murray
Vassell vs KCP
Champagnie vs MPJ
Sochan vs Gordon
Wemby vs Jokic
The Nuggets are favored by 10.5 – 8:31 PM
Starters for Spurs vs Nuggets in Austin:
Jones vs Murray
Vassell vs KCP
Champagnie vs MPJ
Sochan vs Gordon
Wemby vs Jokic
The Nuggets are favored by 10.5 – 8:31 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Good run from Duncan and Bam to start third
Back to back PnR reps
Duncan put the ball on the money both times – 8:26 PM
Good run from Duncan and Bam to start third
Back to back PnR reps
Duncan put the ball on the money both times – 8:26 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Cade just lobbed one up to Duren, who threw it down over Duncan Robinson. – 8:05 PM
Cade just lobbed one up to Duren, who threw it down over Duncan Robinson. – 8:05 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Nuggets are in Austin to take on San Antonio. Let’s pregame.
How long till Wemby and the Spurs contend?
Would you be OK if the Nuggets played games outside Denver?
Trap game?
📺 youtube.com/live/NN2xRVLhQ… pic.twitter.com/ONF2qt988v – 7:57 PM
Nuggets are in Austin to take on San Antonio. Let’s pregame.
How long till Wemby and the Spurs contend? Would you be OK if the Nuggets played games outside Denver? Trap game?📺 youtube.com/live/NN2xRVLhQ… pic.twitter.com/ONF2qt988v – 7:57 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Tek gets called for a foul while he’s on the ground. Duncan Robinson tripped over him while backpedaling. – 7:28 PM
Tek gets called for a foul while he’s on the ground. Duncan Robinson tripped over him while backpedaling. – 7:28 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Asked which player has shown the most progress this season aside from Wemby, Pop names two:
Devin Vassell and Malaki Branham. – 7:27 PM
Asked which player has shown the most progress this season aside from Wemby, Pop names two:
Devin Vassell and Malaki Branham. – 7:27 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Same Heat starters:
Terry Rozier
Duncan Robinson
Jimmy Butler
Nikola Jovic
Bam Adebayo – 6:31 PM
Same Heat starters:
Terry Rozier
Duncan Robinson
Jimmy Butler
Nikola Jovic
Bam Adebayo – 6:31 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat open for ninth consecutive game with lineup of Bam Adebayo, Nikola Jovic, Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson and Terry Rozier. That unit enters 3-5. Heat remain without Tyler Herro (foot), Kevin Love (heel) and Josh Richardson (shoulder), with none of the three on the trip. – 6:31 PM
Heat open for ninth consecutive game with lineup of Bam Adebayo, Nikola Jovic, Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson and Terry Rozier. That unit enters 3-5. Heat remain without Tyler Herro (foot), Kevin Love (heel) and Josh Richardson (shoulder), with none of the three on the trip. – 6:31 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Left is the 2023 DPOY. Right is Wemby.
65 STL 74 STL
189 BLK 197 BLK
Wemby already has more stocks than any DPOY since 2011. pic.twitter.com/mIgiYMBYKg – 1:09 PM
Left is the 2023 DPOY. Right is Wemby.
65 STL 74 STL
189 BLK 197 BLK
Wemby already has more stocks than any DPOY since 2011. pic.twitter.com/mIgiYMBYKg – 1:09 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Victor Wembanyama sends a tough message 😤
(via @TheoQuintard) pic.twitter.com/BWY6aEJNSa – 10:05 AM
Victor Wembanyama sends a tough message 😤
(via @TheoQuintard) pic.twitter.com/BWY6aEJNSa – 10:05 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Victor Wembanyama sends a tough message 😤 pic.twitter.com/BlJ7Z2mCn6 – 9:53 AM
Victor Wembanyama sends a tough message 😤 pic.twitter.com/BlJ7Z2mCn6 – 9:53 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Rudy watch out: Wembanyama is going after the DPOY title soon 👀 pic.twitter.com/Dywbs4CVKY – 5:48 AM
Rudy watch out: Wembanyama is going after the DPOY title soon 👀 pic.twitter.com/Dywbs4CVKY – 5:48 AM
More on this storyline
Tom Orsborn: Another quote from Gregg Popovich on how Victor Wembanyama maintains his poise on the court: “He will make a step-back three and he won’t act like it is the first step-back three that has ever been made. He is just got more or less the Tim Duncan sort of attitude on things. That’s just who he is.” -via Twitter @tom_orsborn / March 12, 2024
Mike Finger: Gregg Popovich reports that his 5-year-old grandson, a teammate of Tim Duncan’s daughter, just received his first career technical foul. “I don’t know if it’s in the blood, but it’s true. … The guy stole the ball from him, and he tackled him.” -via Twitter @mikefinger / March 9, 2024
Justin Kubatko: Victor Wembanyama last night: 31 PTS 12 REB 6 AST 6 BLK He’s just the third rookie to record at least 30p/10r/5a/5b in a game since the NBA began tracking blocks in 1973-74, joining David Robinson and Tim Duncan. Read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/xmvwpkPY98 -via Twitter @jkubatko / March 4, 2024
31 PTS 12 REB 6 AST 6 BLK He’s just the third rookie to record at least 30p/10r/5a/5b in a game since the NBA began tracking blocks in 1973-74, joining David Robinson and Tim Duncan. Read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/xmvwpkPY98 -via Twitter @jkubatko / March 4, 2024
Damian Lillard spoke Friday on the “Dan Patrick Show” about Wembanyama and gave a detailed scouting report on what he has seen from the 20-year-old this season. “I think we’ve always been extremely impressed with Kevin Durant doing it at 6-foot-11, now you have a dude who is 7-foot-5 doing the same thing. It is just getting crazy. I think Wemby is special. I think how competitive he is is what surprised me the most and that’s what makes me think that very soon I can see him being the best player in the league.” -via The Rookie Wire / March 15, 2024
Tom Orsborn: Asked in French by @TheoQuintard about contending for the DPOY, Wemby responded with this: “I know that Rudy (Gobert) has a very good chance of winning it this year, and it would be deserved. Let him win it now, because after that it’s no longer his turn.” -via Twitter @tom_orsborn / March 14, 2024
Justin Kubatko: Prior to this season, no NBA player had ever recorded at least 150 assists, 150 blocks, and 100 3P made in a season. Chet Holmgren became the first player to reach those marks, and fellow rookie Victor Wembanyama is one 3P made away from joining him. 🔗 statitudes.com pic.twitter.com/QLNXfCL2Im -via Twitter @jkubatko / March 14, 2024