Victor Wembanyama Celebrates His Debut NBA Victory Leading the San Antonio Spurs to Triumph Against the Houston Rockets

During the first week of the NBA season, Victor Wembanyama has been the center of attention. On Friday, the 19-year-old rookie did not let anyone down as the San Antonio Spurs overcame a late deficit to defeat the Houston Rockets 126-122 in overtime.

At the Frost Bank Center, the Frenchman concluded with 21 points, 12 rebounds, three blocks, and two steals with just 20 seconds remaining in regulation time, trailing his team by two points.

He is the second Spurs player to record 20 points or more and 10 rebounds or more in his first two professional games, according to ESPN's Stats and Information.

Wembanyama, who stands 7 feet 4 inches tall with an 8-foot wingspan, has a skill set that is uncommon in the NBA.

His ability to disrupt the opponent with his long reach throughout the preseason and his debut on Wednesday has already demonstrated why he is expected to be a force on defense in his rookie year.

Wembanyama remarked, "I really, really love winning," according to ESPN. Since it's my greatest passion in life, it feels fantastic naturally.

Devin Vassell of the Spurs, who was the first choice in this year's draft, gave the teenager high marks.

"He's going to make some amazing plays at least once a game, and tonight he probably had three or four," he remarked, according to ESPN. "I said this after the first preseason game or scrimmage."

"But that's only a testament to him; as I always say, we have to make the game easier for him as much as he makes it easier for us."

Elsewhere, Luka Dončić led the Dallas Mavericks to a 125-120 victory over the Brooklyn Nets with 49 points, including four straight three-pointers in the last quarter.

Steph Curry scored a game-high 41 points to help the Golden State Warriors defeat the Sacramento Kings 122-114.

With a final line of 21 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists, Nikola Jokić demonstrated his exceptional play as the NBA champion Denver Nuggets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 108-104.