Everyone knows that Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is one of the tallest players in the NBA.
But seeing him standing next to other, shorter stars really highlights just how massive he is.
Ben Golliver shared a picture, via Legion Hoops, of Wembanyama on the court at the Paris Olympics during a game against Japan.
Wembanyama, who is seven-foot-four, absolutely towers over Japan’s Yuki Togashi, who is five-foot-four.
In the photo, it appears as if Togashi is contemplating guarding Wembanyama, although no one knows how that could be possible.
Victor Wembanyama (7’4”) vs. Yuki Togashi (5’4″) 😳
(via @BenGolliver) pic.twitter.com/4ibFDDPOiD
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 30, 2024
If Japan’s coaching staff is planning on having Togashi block Wembanyama then they should change their plans because that clearly isn’t going to work out.
In fact, it’s hard to think of many people in the Olympics who could minimize Wembanyama.
Even before he joined the NBA, the Spurs star was celebrated for his massive height and thin frame.
It’s been a very long time since a rookie of this size has entered the league.
During his first year in San Antonio, Wembanyama repeatedly used this height to his advantage.
He was able to whip around the court, make his way to the basket, and sail over his opponents.
Even with multiple players guarding him, Wembanyama has a natural ability to score because of his immense and intimidating size.
Wembanyama has already made Spurs fans happy and now he is trying to make his country proud in the Olympics.
His time in Paris is a chance to play some great basketball, perform hard on behalf of France, and remind basketball players from all over the world just how big and powerful he is.
