Celtics star gives candid take on Victor Wembanyama

Celtics star gives candid take on Victor Wembanyama after Spurs win
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) is fouled by San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) on a drive to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) AP
Celtics' Porzingis won his unicorn fight against Wembanyama, and then gushed about the Spurs star
There was a unicorn fight at TD Garden on Wednesday night, as Kristaps Porzingis and Victor Wembanyama went head-to-head as the Celtics and Spurs classed in Boston.
LOOK: Spurs' Victor Wembanyama's new All-Star 'Black Label' sneakers coming soon
This new Wemby signature sneaker (saluting his first All-Star appearance) features a black knit fabric, lightning stitched on the shoes, and upper 3D graphics throughout the shoes. There's a metallic silver Nike Swoosh logo with the phrase “Be Unique Everyday” on the side of the shoes.
Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis out-duelled Victor Wembanyama
Porzingis has matched up with Wembanyama before. The two share very similar skill sets. However, Wembanyama is one of the few players in the NBA who is taller than Porzingis, thus
Celtics Star Kristaps Porzingis Reacts to 'Historic' Defense of Victor Wembanyama
Boston Celtics starting center Kristpas Porzingis was impressed by the incredible coverage work of All-Defensive First Team San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, who just made his first All-Star team this season.
Kristaps Porzingis comes up big in battle of 7-footers against Victor Wembanyama
Kristaps Porzingis and Victor Wembanyama faced off as two 7-footers in the Celtics-Spurs game at TD Garden, which was the Celtics’ final game before the All-Star break.
‘We haven’t seen this:' Victor Wembanyama’s skills leave NBA in awe
Boston didn't challenge the French phenom on defense hardly at all in their win on Wednesday to lead into the All-Star break.
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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama Gets Honored with Court in French Hometown
San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is only in his second year in the league and has already established himself as one of the top players. More news: Spurs Predicted to Land $26M Big ...
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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama returns to France, childhood gym as NBA star: ‘It’s like two worlds meeting’
NANTERRE, France — This is Victor Wembanyama’s old gym ... Parisians have had chances to celebrate Wembanyama’s international success before — he was the top player for the French national ...
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Fans see Spurs' Victor Wembanyama exceed expectations. What they don't see is his work off the court
PARIS (AP) — For all the glowing things said in Paris the past few days about San Antonio phenom Victor Wembanyama, Hall of Famer Tony Parker probably summed matters up more succinctly than anyone ...
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Victor Wembanyama's former teammate isn't impressed with his start in San Antonio
San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama is amidst a transcendent second season, posting numbers few NBA players have ever come close to. The newly crowned All-Star has continued to play ...
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The Spurs are letting Victor Wembanyama test the limits of what’s possible
Despite a generation or two of position-shattering big men setting the stage for his arrival, Victor Wembanyama has still managed to confound observers who can’t conceptualize what he is or what ...
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Nike is Dropping Victor Wembanyama's "All-Star" Sneakers
Victor Wembanyama entered the NBA last season with ... Nike has dropped player-exclusive colorways celebrating the 7'3" center, and another one is on the way soon. BREAKING: Nike is releasing ...
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Victor Wembanyama scores 30, and Spurs roll past Pacers in Paris 140-110
PARIS — Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points in his first NBA game on his native French soil, Devin Vassell added 25 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers 140-110 on Thursday night.