Social media is in shock over a viral image showing the unbelievable height difference between France’s Victor Wembanyama and Japan’s Yuki Togashi.
France and Japan squared off in a pivotal Group B round robin clash. The French held on for a tight 94-90 win victory in overtime, with Victor Wembanyama tallying 18 points, 11 rebounds and six assists in the win.
Ben Golliver of The Washington Post shared several images of Wembanyama (listed at 7-foot-4) and Togashi (5-foot-4) on the court together. Needless to say, the size difference between the two stars is absolutely astonishing:
France center Victor Wembanyama (7’4″) and Japan guard Yuki Togashi (5’4″) pic.twitter.com/gGG7qfkqzx
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) July 30, 2024
Social media was in total awe over the incredible image showing the two-foot difference in height between Wembanyama and Togashi:
It’s like when you make a player in 2K or Madden and put all the sliders over to one side 😭
— ✶ Faded ✶ (@iiTsFaded_) July 30, 2024
🤷🏽♂️😂 https://t.co/5PDz5PBw5g
— Inside The Arc (@insidethearc__) July 30, 2024
This has to be parody… right? 😅
— Ron (@SummedUpwithRon) July 30, 2024
Victor Wembanyama (7’4”) vs. Yuki Togashi (5’4″) 😳
(via @BenGolliver) pic.twitter.com/4ibFDDPOiD
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 30, 2024
Victor Wembanyama (7’4”) vs. Yuki Togashi (5’4″) 😳
(via @BenGolliver) pic.twitter.com/4ibFDDPOiD
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 30, 2024
Victor Wembanyama (7’4”) vs. Yuki Togashi (5’4″) 😳
(via @BenGolliver) pic.twitter.com/4ibFDDPOiD
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 30, 2024
I’m sure he’ll be able to defend wemby just fine 👍
— ɪᴍ.ʀɪʟᴇʏ シ ✞ ☘️ (@CookedByRiley0) July 30, 2024
THIS DOESN’T EVEN LOOK REAL 😂😂😂
— SpoMuse (@spomuse) July 30, 2024
With Victor Wembanyama and France winning Tuesday’s showdown, they’re now 2-0 in group play. They’ll meet Germany (also 2-0) on Friday in a game to determine who finishes first in Group B, though both have clinched spots in the quarterfinals.
Yuki Togashi finished with three points, one rebound and an assist in 12 minutes. Yuki Kawamura was Japan’s leading scorer with 29 points to go along with seven rebounds and six assists.
Having lost their round robin opener to Germany, Japan faces a must-win situation against Brazil (also 0-2) to have any chance at reaching the quarterfinals. That same is also set for Friday.
Victor Wembanyama Had A Superb Rookie Year With San Antonio Spurs
The 20-year-old Wembanyama was drafted first overall by the San Antonio Spurs a year ago, and the generational talent certainly lived up to expectations as a rookie.
Wembanyama averaged 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest en route to NBA Rookie of the Year honors. Wembanyama shot 46.5 percent from the field and made 32.5 percent of his three-point attempts.
And to think that Wembanyama hasn’t even hit his ceiling yet. Once the Spurs accumulate more talent to help out, they shall re-emerge as a force in the Western Conference following a painful rebuilding phase in the post-dynasty days.
