Giannis Antetokounmpo is reeling after his first meeting with Victor Wembanyama and says the Frenchman’s height is a “lie”…
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Both NBA stars had numerous highlight-reel plays during their first meeting against each other
NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been left dumbfounded after witnessing rookie Victor Wembanyama’s height first-handed
The Milwaukee Bucks Greek superstar played against the San Antonio Spurs 7-foot-3 French big man Wembanyama on Thursday night.
Giannis Antetokounmo (pictured) shared his thoughts on San Antonio Spurs rookie star Victor Wembanayama Credit: Getty
Wembanyama (pictured) scored 27 points during the Bucks’ 125-121 victory while displaying impressive highlight-reel plays Credit: Getty
Wembanayama even blocked a dunk on the two-time MVP Giannis Credit: Getty
Milwaukee defeated San Antonio in a close 125-121 contest.
It was the first meeting between the two-time NBA MVPs Giannis and Wembanyama.
After the game, Antetkounmpo spoke to reporters and marveled at the rookie’s skills.
“He’s special,” he said, via ESPN. “He’s going to be an extremely good player. He plays the right way. He plays to win.”
“I’ve never seen anything like him,” he said.
And Giannis took it a step further, believing that Wembanyama’s height is taller than what’s reported.
“Whoever said he’s 7’3″ that’s a lie,” the 29-year-old said.
Wembanyama impressed during the game, recording 27 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks.
He had 19 points in the first half.
The 2023 No. 1 overall pick also had highlight-reel plays, including a behind-the-back for an and-one dunk, a self-alley-oop off the glass, and a block on Giannis.
But Antetkounmpo would take over in the second half.
He scored 29 points in the last two quarters and finished with 44 points.
The Greek Freak dunked on several Spurs players during one play.
Giannis also recorded 14 rebounds and seven assists.
The Bucks now have a 25-10 record and sit at No. 2 in the Eastern Conference.
San Antonio, however, has a 5-29 record which is the second-worst in the NBA.
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