How tall is Victor Wembanyama? NBA prospect’s height grows again originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Victor Wembanyama’s stock just keeps on growing.
But that’s not the only thing growing – Wembanyama, himself, has reached new heights both figuratively and literally.
Wembanyama, a French basketball prospect who is highly touted to go No. 1 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft this summer, used to measure 7-foot-3. But that changed in recent months.
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Here’s what to know about Wembanyama ahead of Tuesday's NBA Draft Lottery:
How tall is Victor Wembanyama?
Wembanyama is now 7-foot-5 in shoes, per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Jonathan Givony.
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For comparison's sake, Shaquille O’Neal, one of the most dominant bigs in league history, roamed the court at 7-foot-1.
What is Victor Wembanyama’s wingspan?
Along with Wembanyama’s new growth in height, his wingspan also ballooned slightly from 7-foot-9 to 8 feet.
The longest wingspan in NBA history belongs to Manute Bol, who boasted an 8-foot-6 measurement.
How old is Victor Wembanyama?
Wembanyama is 19 years old. He was born on Jan. 4, 2004.
Where does Victor Wembanyama currently play?
Wembanyama currently plays for the French team Metropolitans 92, which is part of the highest-tier basketball league in France.
In 33 games in 2022-23, he is averaging 21.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.1 blocks and 2.5 assists on a 47/28/84 shooting split, with his shots-per-game split at 16/5/6.
