Victor Wembanyama

France seems to have reignited its Olympic basketball campaign by benching Rudy Gobert, and social media is buzzing about it.

Several fans believe the Dallas Mavericks have a certain Frenchman in mind with their latest rookie signing.

During France’s pool play game against Japan on Tuesday in Paris, the 7-foot-4 Wembanyama, the tallest men’s basketball player in the Olympics, faced off against Japan’s Yuki Togashi, who is 5-foot-6 and the shortest.

Victor Wembany 19 points highlight

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San Antonio Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama showcased his relentless competitive spirit at a Nike event in France, where a video of him overpowering young players has gone viral.

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Wembanyama delivered an astonishing scoring display on Friday against the Denver Nuggets.

“I told him if he blocked one more shot I’m gonna … something.”

Wembanyama faces a $25,000 fine for his postgame celebration on Friday.