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DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 24: Chet Holmgren (7) of the Oklahoma City Thunder leaves the court after the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, October 24, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

DENVER NUGGETS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER, NBA

Chet Holmgren Is The Future, Too

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Albert Burneko

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, illuminated by somewhat spooky crimson light during the pregame ceremonies ahead of Thursday night's road game against the Dallas Mavericks.

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Victor Wembanyama’s Hands Missed Opening Night

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Giri Nathan

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 08: Lebron James #6 and Stephen Curry #4 of Team United States celebrate after their team's win against Team Serbia during a Men's basketball semifinals match between Team United States and Team Serbia on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Basketball – Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 13

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Steph Curry Kept The U.S. On Top

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Rob Dillingham arrives prior to the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 26, 2024 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

2024 NBA Draft – Round One

The New CBA Is Already Making NBA Teams Squirm

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Tom Ley

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs poses for a portrait during 2023-24 NBA Media Day on October 2, 2023 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

2023-24 San Antonio Spurs Media Day

This Fucking Guy Is Going To Ruin My Life

Victor Wembanyama shoots a basketball over Chet Holmgren

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We Are Hurtling Toward The Age Of Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs scores against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on January 20, 2024 in Washington

San Antonio Spurs v Washington Wizards

There’s No Ignoring Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs high fives teammates during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 7, 2024 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio.

San Antonio Spurs v Cleveland Cavaliers

Here Are Some Photos Of Victor Wembanyama Being Impossible

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Chris Thompson

Victor Wembanyama and Giannis Antetokounmpo get their limbs tangled.

Wemby Versus Giannis Could Not Have Been Any Cooler

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 11: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs grabs a rebound against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on December 11, 2023 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

San Antonio Spurs v Houston Rockets

Victor Wembanyama, Still Doing Unbelievable Stuff, Is Now Doing Normal Stuff Too

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Ray Ratto

Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards battles for control of the ball against Isaiah Stewart #28 of the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Little Caesars Arena on November 27, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. Washington won the game 126-107.

Washington Wizards v Detroit Pistons

The In-Season Tournament For Even The Least Of Us

Victor Wembanyama is guarded in the post by Kevin Durant.

Victor Wembanyama Is Way Ahead Of Schedule

Kevin Durant is swarmed by the Spurs defense

San Antonio Spurs v Phoenix Suns

The Spurs Stole A Win From Kevin Durant

Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs contests a shot

BASKET-NBA-SPURS-THUNDER

Victor Wembanyama Stood Out In The Spurs’ Preseason Opener

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Catch The Victor Wembanyama Show

Victor Wembanyama answers for his overeager security guard.

Please Do Not Hit Britney Spears For Touching The Shoulder Of Victor Wembanyama

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Wemby Takes New York

CHICAGO,IL - MAY 16: Managing Partner Peter J. Holt of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates receiving the 1st Pick during the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place on May 16, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

2023 NBA Draft Lottery

San Antonio Is The Perfect Spot For Victor Wembanyama

LEVALLOIS-PERRET, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 10: Victor Wembanyama #1 of Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 reacts to a play during the match between Boulogne-Levallois and JDA Dijon at Palais des Sports Marcel Cerdan on February 10, 2023 in Levallois-Perret, France. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images)

Boulogne-Levallois v JDA Dijon – LNB Pro A

Where Should Victor Wembanyama End Up?

Let’s Take Stock Of The Horrors Of The Brick For Vic Campaign

The Poor, Exciting Pacers Might Be Too Good To Turn Back Now

HENDERSON, NEVADA - OCTOBER 04: Scoot Henderson #0 of G League Ignite runs back on defense after Victor Wembanyama #1 of Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 grabbed a rebound in the third quarter of their exhibition game at The Dollar Loan Center on October 04, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada. Ignite defeated Metropolitans 92 122-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Metropolitans 92 v G League Ignite

Prepare Yourself For Some Shameless NBA Tanking

I Hereby Demand That Victor Wembanyama Remain On My TV

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder poses during the 2022 NBA Rookie Portraits at UNLV on July 14, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

2022 NBA Rookie Portraits

Chet Out

ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne's French player Victor Wembanyama looks on prior to the Euroleague basketball match between ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne and Zalgiris Kaunas at the Astroballe arena in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, on October 1, 2021. (Photo by PHILIPPE DESMAZES / AFP) (Photo by PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP via Getty Images)

BASKET-EUR-EUROLEAGUE-LYON-VILLEURBANNE-KAUNAS

Victor Wembanyama, The World’s Best Basketball Prospect, Looms

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