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Robert Zeglinski

NBA fans were astonished by Victor Wembanyama’s put-back dunk of his own stepback 3

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A little under three months from now, generational French superstar Victor Wembanyama will be the presumed No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. Wembanyama’s unique blend of height, wingspan, and athleticism as a versatile center has made him one of the most coveted draft prospects in decades.

The 19-year-old showed why he’s so special once again in a mind-blowing sequence during the Metropolitans 92’s game against A.S. Monaco on Sunday. Early in the second quarter, after attempting a stepback three-pointer, Wembanyama fluidly followed his own miss for a ferocious put-back dunk.

Let me make this more clear: The 7-foot-plus Wembanyama was by the rim within a couple of strides after his miss. So, yes, in giving the defense almost no chance to box out, this play was quite ridiculous:

Here’s another close-up angle of this amazing follow-through from Wembanyama:

Phew. Okay. When precisely does the line start to draft Wembanyma in the NBA? Oh, it’s already around the block? That makes sense.

NBA fans couldn't believe Wembanyama's putback dunk after his missed three-pointer

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