Victor Wembanyama, the #1 pick in the 2023 Draft and widely hailed as the “alien” destined to dominate basketball for the next five years, achieved a remarkable feat in his young NBA career. In the San Antonio Spurs’ 130-108 victory over the Detroit Pistons, Wembanyama managed to secure his first career triple-double in just 21 minutes of play.
Despite his limited playing time, Wembanyama’s imposing physical stature of 7’4″ and incredible talent led to an impressive stat line of 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. This performance solidified Wembanyama’s spot in history, as he became the youngest player in Spurs history to achieve a triple-double and set an NBA record by becoming the youngest player ever to record a triple-double in less than 22 minutes of play, a feat previously achieved only by Russell Westbrook.
Wembanyama’s technical ability and court vision were particularly notable in this game, surpassing his previous career high of 7 assists. His impact greatly contributed to the Spurs’ victory over the Pistons, with several other players reaching double figures in scoring, including Jeremy Sochan, Devin Vassell, and Keldon Johnson.
At only 20 years old, Wembanyama has already made a significant impact in his debut season in the NBA, averaging 19.3 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 3.3 blocks in just over 29 minutes per game. As for the Pistons, who have struggled in the absence of star player Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Jaden Ivey put up impressive performances, but it was not enough to secure a win.
Wembanyama’s exceptional talent and remarkable achievements at such a young age continue to solidify his status as a rising star in the NBA, with the potential to become one of the most dominant players in the league for years to come.