Victor Wembanyama, 19, is gaining attention after scoring a season-high 38 points in a win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The Spurs’ first-round pick is the second player to reach 100 points in his first five games. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker praised him.

NBA rookie Victor Wembanyama scored 38 points in a win over the Phoenix Suns to make Spurs history.

The 19-year-old Frenchman’s season-best haul helped his team win 131-121 in Arizona.

Wembanyama is the second Spurs rookie after David Robinson to record 103 points in his first five games.

The 7ft 4in prodigy was the first overall choice in the 2023 NBA draft, sparking optimism about his potential.

Wembanyama has had a strong start, scoring 38 points with 10 rebounds, two assists, and two blocks on Thursday.

A strong performance, the youngster made three three-pointers from six attempts and five from six free throws.

“He’s an unbelievable talent,” said Suns three-time All-Star Devin Booker.

“Everyone knows. We are unsure of his identity as we have never seen him before.We grabbed him early in the season. Perhaps we can make him harder next time. Being 7’4″ and able to shoot over everyone helps him.

San Antonio is 3-2 and sixth in the Western Conference.

Wembanyama was the first French player picked first overall in the NBA and the second from Europe after Andrea Bargnani in 2006.

In his regular-season debut against the Dallas Mavericks, he scored 15 points. He then scored 21, 11, and 18 against the Houston Rockets, LA Clippers, and Phoenix Suns.

The Spurs star has three victories and two losses in his first five games, averaging 20.6 points, eight rebounds, and 1.6 assists.

“I don’t see anyone else like him in this game,” remarked Suns star Kevin Durant.

“We’re both skinny, but he’s his own player, having watched me grow up.”You can feel his passion for the game from the TV and playing against him. His own player and person.

He will carve his own path and is unlike any other player.”

Spurs and Wembanyama face the Toronto Raptors in the Frost Bank Centre on November 5.

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