Wembanyama Dazzles in 5th NBA Game, Shows Why He’s Most-Hyped Prospect in Years

Wembanyama Dazzles in 5th NBA Game, Shows Why He’s Most-Hyped Prospect in Years
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) drives on Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix on Nov. 2, 2023. Rick Scuteri/AP Photo
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PHOENIX—Victor Wembanyama strolled through the hallways at Footprint Center after the best game of his short NBA career when he passed 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant, stopping for a quick handshake and quick hug.

Some say the 7-foot-4 Frenchman is a taller version of Durant.