Wembanyama showcases incredible superstar trait in France win over Japan

Victor Wembanyama's performance against Japan once again proved why he is considered a superstar right now. Despite not scoring a single basket in the third and fourth quarters, he turned it on in overtime, propelling his team to victory and showcasing his incredible resilience and clutch ability. He keeps stepping up when the moment calls and San Antonio Spurs fans better get used to it quick.

The Alien started the game strong, scoring 10 points on 100% shooting in the first half, while also contributing three rebounds and four assists—normally you would like more rebounds but Gobert will share those and both teams were shooting well. However, Japan's defense adjusted, committing to cutting off his paths and crowding him every time he got the ball.

This strategy was effective for a while, and Wembanyama struggled to find his spots and score in the second half. It didn't help that Vic was also dealing with unspecified ailments, he confirmed to ESPN after the game.

Wembanyama is showing you can't keep him down

Despite his scoring drought, his teammates stepped up offensively, keeping the game close. Then, when overtime started, Wembanyama reasserted himself as the best player on the court. He outscored Japan's entire team during the extra period and finished the game with 18 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, two blocks, and two steals. His shooting stats were impressive, going 6/13 from the field and 3/5 from three.

The ability to turn things around mid-game is not easy, especially in such a dramatic fashion. Wemby made all his free throws, blocked a shot, nabbed a steal, and grabbed an offensive rebound in addition to his field goals. This performance highlighted his mental toughness and refusal to hang his head after a disappointing stretch. Instead, he stepped up when his team needed him the most, leading Team France to remain undefeated.

That's the kind of resilience and clutch performance that separates good players from great ones. Victor Wembanyama's ability to deliver in crunch time, despite facing adversity, is a testament to his superstar potential. Spurs fans have every reason to be excited about what the future holds with Wembanyama leading the charge.