phenom

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That’s what has allowed them to pile up points against Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs’ 7-foot-4 phenom who, until the Finals, spent the playoffs torturing opposing offenses across the NBA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Led by French phenom Victor Wembanyama, they’re more of a Cinderella story; they had little chance of winning the NBA title at the beginning of the year, according to the oddsmakers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

It’s the 7-foot-4 phenom who is already taking over the league.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

NBA phenom Victor Wembanyama is quite literally the biggest French star at the Paris Olympics, inspiring a “Wembamania” among the passionate Les Bleus fans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

These teams pulled in big rowdy crowds as well as college scouts, but my parents were adamant that Craig not sacrifice his intellectual development for the short-lived glory of being a high school phenom.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama