The reputation of Victor Wembanyama only keeps rising. Yet, Wembanyama himself is expanding in both a real and symbolic sense, so that's not the only thing that's expanding. Wembanyama, a basketball talent from France who is expected to be selected first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft this summer, was once 7 feet 3 inches tall. But everything has changed now. Following are some details concerning Wembanyama's most recent growth spurt:
How tall is Victor Wembanyama?
Wembanyama is now two inches taller than before; he’s now 7-foot-5 in shoes. For comparison's sake, Shaquille O’Neal, one of the most dominant big men in league history, roamed the court at 7-foot-1.
What is Victor Wembanyama’s wingspan?
Along with his new height, Wembanyama's wingspan increased slightly from 7' 9" to 8'. The longest wingspan in NBA history belongs to Manute Bol, who boasted an 8-foot-6 measurement.
How old is Victor Wembanyama?
Wembanyama recently turned 19 years old. He was born on Jan. 4, 2004.
Where does Victor Wembanyama currently play?
Wembanyama currently plays for the French team Metropolitans 92, which is part of the highest-tier basketball league in France.
In 21 games in 2022-23, he is averaging 22.2 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.1 blocks, and 2.3 assists on a 47/29/81 shooting split, with his shots per game split at 16/5/6.