wemby.cv · vol. III
№ 1 · Forward / Center

VictorOlivierWembanyama

Forward / Center · Rim Architect · Generational Anomaly

#1 Overall · 2023San Antonio Spurs7′4″ / 8′0″ Wingspan
Based
San Antonio, TX
Origin
Le Chesnay, FR
Notice
Under Contract
Will Relocate
For a Ring

Personal Statement

A7′4″ forward-center with an 8′0″ wingspan and guard handles. Proven ability to alter opposing shot charts through proximity alone. Comfortable in fast-paced environments, cross-functional lineups, and elevators with low ceilings. Seeking a senior IC role on a contending team. Open to leadership; not open to doubles in the post.

By the Numbers — 2025·26

0.0
PPG
0.0
RPG
0.0
BPG
0.0%
FT
0.0%
3P

Experience

  1. San Antonio Spurs

    NBA
    Jun 2023 — Present

    Power Forward / Center · Direct reports: opposing shot charts

    • Currently leading the NBA in blocks per game (3.1). 2025·26 season averages: 25.0 PPG / 11.5 RPG / 3.1 BPG.
    • Selected NBA All-Star in 2025 and 2026 · advancing with the team to the Western Conference Finals.
    • Magic Johnson Award, 2025·26 — for being polite to reporters, which is apparently a skill.
    • 2024·25: first player in league history to average 3+ blocks AND 3+ made threes per game in a single season.
    • Stakeholder management with Tim Duncan, Manu Ginóbili, David Robinson (advisory).
  2. Metropolitans 92

    LNB Pro A
    2021 — 2023

    Centerpiece · Levallois-Perret, France

    • Promoted to #1 overall pick, 2023 NBA Draft — unanimous selection across the entire league.
    • LNB Pro A Best Young Player · Best Defender · top of league in blocks and rebounds.
    • Drew NBA scouts to the south of Paris in volumes typically reserved for Cézanne.
  3. ASVEL Villeurbanne

    Pro A / EuroLeague
    2019 — 2021

    Junior consultant on growth · Lyon, France

    • Reported to Tony Parker. Met expectations. Exceeded ceiling.
  4. Nanterre 92

    Espoirs / Pro
    2017 — 2019

    Apprentice giant.

Education — or where I was allegedly coached

INSEP — Institut National du Sport

Paris, France

Where the French government keeps the people who will eventually beat your country at things.

Continuing Education

2023 — Ongoing
  • — Independent study: Hakeem Olajuwon film, Garnett mannerisms, every Dirk move.
  • — Auditing the back catalogue of Tim Duncan, in person, weekly.
  • — Languages module: Spanish, San Antonio dialect, in progress.

Honors & Awards

2023·24
NBA Rookie of the Year
Unanimous selection.
2023·24
Led NBA in Blocks
First rookie since Manute Bol (1985·86).
2024·25
3+ BPG & 3+ 3PM/G
First player in league history. Single season.
2024·25
All-Defensive Team
Selected by media panel; opposing centers, abstaining.
2025·26
2× NBA All-Star
Frontcourt starter, Western Conference.
2025·26
Magic Johnson Award
Western Conference Finalist.

Skills

Rim Protection
NATIVE

Functions as a load-bearing wall with reflexes. Opposing offenses tend to relocate the shot to "anywhere else, please."

Eurostep (at 7′4″)
Advanced
Three-Point Shooting
35.8% on 8.8 / g
Free Throws
83.6%
Pick-and-Roll Defense
Expert
Help Side Rotation
Fluent
Existing
Strong
Languages
French (Native)English (Professional)Spanish (Conversational)Block (Fluent)

References

“
He took my entire job description and didn't change a comma.
— Rudy Gobert · 4× DPOY · Former Incumbent
“
I would like to file a formal complaint with HR.
— Joel Embiid · MVP '22·23
“
He'll figure it out.
— Tim Duncan · 5× Champion · Understated by Design
“
Good kid. Returns my calls.
— Hakeem Olajuwon · GOAT footwork instructor
“
Please stop calling us about Game 4.
— NBA Officiating · 645 Fifth Avenue, NY

Note: all quotes above are satirical / imagined.