Even though Victor Wembanyama and France lost to Team USA in the Olympics recently, there’s no denying how impressive the young big man has been on the global stage. Utah Jazz’ Jordan Clarkson has recognized his worth and is expecting great things for the San Antonio Spurs star soon.
The 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball gold medal game featured a clash between France and the powerhouse Team USA. Despite Wembanyama’s heroic 26-point, seven-rebound performance, his country ultimately fell to the Americans with a score of 98-87.
France trailed by 11 points in the fourth quarter, but the Spurs’ big man and veteran guard Nando De Colo led a late comeback effort that brought them within 3 points. However, Stephen Curry’s clutch 3-point shooting in the final minutes dashed France’s hopes of an upset.
Curry finished with 24 points and 5 assists, while LeBron James nearly recorded a triple-double. Kevin Durant also made timely contributions for the victorious USA squad. For France, Guerschon Yabusele added 20 points, including a poster dunk on James.
While disappointed with the silver medal, the 20-year-old Wembanyama displayed his immense talent on the global stage. His performance affirms France’s status as a rising power in international basketball, with young stars like Bilal Coulibaly and Zaccharie Risacher complementing Wemby’s brilliance.
Utah Jazz’ Jordan Clarkson Reveals Bold Prediction For San Antonio Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama After Olympics
After witnessing San Antonio’s franchise player in action for France, Clarkson had something to say about his future in the NBA. In a tweet he posted on his official X account, the Jazz guard predicted an awesome future for Wemby.
“wemby will win every award in the nba one day lol,” Clarkson tweeted.
Last season, his first one in the NBA, the San Antonio star averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.2 steals, and 3.6 blocks per game. Although he lost out to Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert in the race to win the Defensive Player of the Year award, he still ended up being named as the Rookie of the Year.
The 2024 Olympics showcase the burgeoning rivalry between the USA and France, who seem poised to battle for gold medals in the years to come. Wembanyama’s Olympic experience, though ending in defeat, will undoubtedly prove invaluable as he continues his ascent to superstardom.
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