Julia StumbaughDecember 9, 2023
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San Antonio Spurs newcomer Victor Wembanyama is making headlines yet again after recording his tenth double-double of the season—this time in record time during Friday night’s 121-112 loss to the Chicago Bulls.
The No. 1 choice of the 2023 draft amazed fans by starting at center and putting up 10 points and 11 rebounds in just 13 minutes of the first half.
Wembanyama’s incredible performance drew attention from NBA fans and even led to some suggestions for the head coach to continue playing him at center.
Wembanyama is the first rookie this season to record a double-double in a half, per StatMuse
He finished the game with 21 points, 20 rebounds, and 4 blocks in his team’s 16th straight loss. He became the youngest player in NBA history to record a 20-20 double-double, per NBA.com
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Despite the Spurs’ failure to hang on to a 11-point first-half lead, fans were impressed with Wembanyama’s very first profession 20/20.
Bulls Central @BullsCentralYT
Wemby is so absurd … can’t even seethe, he’s so damn talented
Wembanyama’s efficiency led fans to advise head coach Gregg Popovich to continue playing the star novice at.
Sachiko @JadedPurdy
Wemby is going to make his cash in this league at Center, duration
They lastly let Wemby play center and look what occurred. It’s over for the league
El Hijo del KANEKI @MannyTheHooper
Wemby has 20 & 17 this is a beast. Please pop keep him at center
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Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 21 points as the Bulls enhanced to 9-14.
The Spurs are up to 3-18 with the loss and will need to combat to end the continuous losing streak Monday versus Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets.
