Victor Wembanyama Trending After Intense Exchange with NBA Star at Olympics

Victor Wembanyama’s clash with NBA star Franz Wagner during the France-Germany game at the 2024 Olympics is turning heads.

Both teams entered Friday's match with perfect 2-0 records, fighting for the top spot in Group B. While Wagner led Germany, Wembanyama was doing the same for the French team.

Wagner made a strong impression early in the game, scoring nine points in the first six minutes, including a memorable highlight where he challenged Wembanyama.

With about four minutes remaining in the first quarter, Wagner received a pass, raced down the length of the court, and executed a powerful dunk over Wembanyama, giving Germany a 16-12 lead.

Given Wembanyama's reputation for rim protection—he averaged 3.6 blocks per game in the NBA last season, far surpassing the next closest (2.4)—seeing him be on the receiving end of such a dunk is rare.

Wembanyama usually dominates at the rim. It's one of the many reasons he finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting during the 2024 NBA season.

However, Wembanyama made sure to respond.

Later in the second quarter, with just over nine minutes remaining, Wagner attempted to challenge him again.

This time, Wembanyama leaped to block Wagner’s shot emphatically before securing the rebound.

The back-and-forth between these two stars highlighted their competitive edge and skill, underscoring why both are generating buzz at the 2024 Olympics.

This intense exchange not only added excitement to the game but also showcased the high level of play that defines their performances.

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