At 20 years and 314 days, Wembanyama is the fourth youngest in NBA history to reach 50 points in a match.
Even the players on the opposing team were impressed, particularly by the Frenchman's three-point shooting (made 8 out of 16 attempts).
I probably haven't played against anyone who can do everything at such a high level. Those three-point shots – we did everything to try to stop him, yet he still managed, says Washington's Jonas Valanciunas.
The 2.24-meter-tall Wembanyama was selected first in the 2023 draft and was named rookie of the year last season, when he averaged 21.4 points in 71 regular season matches.
Last season, San Antonio finished second to last in the Western Conference and missed the playoffs. This season, the team has started with six wins and six losses.
Those who have reached 50 points in a match at a younger age are Brandon Jennings (20 years and 52 days), LeBron James (20 years and 80 days), and Devin Booker (20 years and 145 days).
