The day many NBA fans have been waiting for came on Friday when Victor Wembanyama, ranked the #1 overall NBA draft pick, played his first NBA game on opening night of the Las Vegas Summer League. Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs defeated No. 2 pick Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets 76-68 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Wembanyama had nine points, eight rebounds and five blocks in 27 minutes on Friday. He shot 2 of 13 from the field and 1 of 6 from 3-point range. He also had three assists.
The Spurs and Wembanyama play next Sunday against the Blazers and No. 3 overall Scoot Henderson, who sustained a shoulder injury on his Summer League debut on Friday. The extent of the injury is unknown. How often Wembanyama plays during the Summer League has yet to be determined, but fans will likely be watching his every move in Las Vegas.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs drives against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half of an NBA Summer League game July 7, 2023 in Las Vegas. (` Photo/John Locher)
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