In a loss to the Knicks, the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama posts 42 points, 18 rebounds, four assists and four blocks, a stat line matched only once since 1991.

San Antonio's second-year phenom dazzled on Christmas Day and may be making some inroads into our Top 5 as well.

The San Antonio Spurs took a road trip to New York for a pair of games against the Knicks and Nets, but Victor Wembanyama got in an extra one.

Victor Wembanyama had 42 points and 18 rebounds in a memorable Christmas Day debut. But that could only get the San Antonio Spurs close before falling short, with the New York Knicks pulling out a 117-114 victory Wednesday.

The New York Knicks held on for a 117-114 win over the San Antonio Spurs Christmas Day as Mikal Bridges scored 41 points and outdueled Victor Wembanyama.

The 7-foot-3 wunderkind scared the Knicks and their fans, threatening to ruin a festive Christmas at the Garden.

The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs, despite an outstanding performance from Victor Wembanyama. The French center impressed not only his teammates but also his rivals, with Karl-Anthony Towns offering his thoughts on the young star’s performance.

Wembanyama, who began playing chess at 7 years old, later proposed an "NBA players-only Chess tournament," with proceeds that go "to the charity of choice of the winner." In September, Wemby returned home where he held a chess competition with Stanford Cardinal forward, and fellow 7-footer, Maxime Raynaud.

NEW YORK - Spurs star Victor Wembanyama surprised fans in New York this week by inviting fans to play chess with him at a park.Wembanyama invited fans on X to c

NEW YORK — By 11:30 a.m. Saturday, the mass of people cleared the southwest corner of Washington Square Park in downtown Manhattan. So had the 7-foot-3 NBA unicorn. The chess tables remained, empty and soaking wet. The remorse of the late-comers lingered in the air.

If the NBA is looking for a new face to lead the next generation, they may have just that with San Antonio Spurs star.