Team USA delivered a promising win in the final of the men’s Olympic basketball against France, proving to the world that they have what it takes to stand at the top of the world of basketball. But for the French phenom and reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, Victor Wembanyama, this is just the start for him before he dominates the big stage.

France settled for second place in both men’s and women’s basketball in the Olympics. For Wembanyama, losing is a part of the process of achieving greatness in the game, and that says a lot about his dedication to the game considering the fact that he was expected to come up with promising strides in the competition. Wembanyama is one of the most productive big men in the NBA, and his game has somewhat translated in the Olympics as well.

Still, settling for a silver medal in his Olympic debut is a promising sign of how his development has led him to the big stage. He is still learning, and one can say that Wemby has the strong potential to carry France to bigger heights soon, with the next Olympic games set to be played in Los Angeles in 2028.

Wembanyama’s Warning

France is a rapidly ascending program in basketball, and it cannot be denied that he is definitely keen on showing the rest of the world that he has what it takes to win in the game. France did put up a fight against the United States in the final, and Wembanyama even delivered a massive performance of his own when he scored 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists in the losing effort.

But that’s just the surface. It is worth noting that he went up against the greats in the game and still managed to put up a performance for the ages, and one can consider the fact that he held his ground when many claimed that he would not even be able to put up strings of impressive stat lines in the game. Now he warns the rest of the world to watch out and see him thrive now more than ever.

“I’m learning, and I’m worried for the opponents in a couple of years,” Wembanyama said, leaving a stern warning across all potential opponents that he would see in the future.

Wemby Ascending

At the age of 20, it is worth noting that Wembanyama is already considered a generational talent in basketball. In four years’ time, the French big man will definitely be at the height of his career and will be a greater threat to any team in the game. He is already one of the best young players with the San Antonio Spurs, and one can even say that the big man is expected to make waves in the game to deliver a higher level of play in the game soon.

With the Spurs arranging its pieces in the game for this season, it is expected that Wemby will have a bigger campaign in the long run. They have acquired Stephon Castle in the 2024 NBA Draft, and they have added one of the best point guards in history, Chris Paul, which should greatly help Wemby develop his game.

In the 2023-24 season, Wembanyama averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, shooting 46.5% from the field, including 32.5% from three.