San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Oban Wembanyama's highlights have surpassed 1 billion views on the team's official social channels.
“Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama has officially amassed more than one billion cumulative video views across NBA social media platforms since the start of the season,” the league announced.
Wembanyama's thunderous dunk against the Boston Celtics on December 31, 2023 became the most-watched highlight in NBA history, with 153 million views on social media.
The 19-year-old French phenom has taken the basketball world by storm with his breathtaking skills and monstrous athleticism for a 7-foot-5 player. Wembanyama’s plays have captivated fans around the world and generated unprecedented engagement on the NBA’s digital platforms.
“This is a testament to the incredible talent and star power that Victor possesses,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said. “In his first season, he has already proven himself to be a transcendent figure who elevates the game to new heights.”
Wembanyama's stellar performances, including multiple triple-doubles and game-winning shots, fueled the Spurs' surprising playoff run in the Western Conference. The young prodigy's meteoric rise has been compared to all-time greats like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dirk Nowitzki.
“What Victor does at his level is just incredible,” Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal said. “He can do things on the court that defy logic. The NBA has never seen a talent like this before.”
Off the pitch, Wembanyama has become a global marketing juggernaut, with lucrative sponsorship deals and a massive social media following. His jersey and merchandise sales have skyrocketed, and he has graced the covers of numerous magazines and media outlets.
“This is just the beginning for Victor,” Spurs GM Brian Wright said. “He has only scratched the surface of his potential, and we are excited to have him leading our franchise into the future.”
As Wembanyama continues to dazzle audiences and break records, the basketball world eagerly awaits what more historic feats the young phenom will accomplish in the years to come.