The world’s biggest stage, and the pressure of playing Olympic basketball in his home country, didn’t seem to bother Victor Wembanyama much.
Victor Wembanyama , of France , shoots over Gui Santos, of Brazil , in a men's basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 27, 2024 in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France . –
Brazil started the game aggressively on the offensive end and prevented Wembanyama from asserting himself early. He took and missed France’s first shot attempt of the game, a 3-pointer, 21 seconds into the match.
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