On Thursday, San Antonio Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama achieved a remarkable feat, joining an elite group with a stellar all-around performance.
He recorded the second 5×5 game of his burgeoning career, a rare accomplishment that places him alongside legends Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko as one of only three players in NBA history to notch multiple 5×5 games.
A 5×5 game is defined as a performance where a player tallies at least five points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks in the same game.
This type of game highlights a player’s versatility and dominance across multiple aspects of play. Wembanyama first accomplished this early in his rookie season, signaling his all-around potential.
In the Spurs’ victory over the Utah Jazz, Wembanyama contributed a powerful stat line of 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five steals, and five blocks.
His efforts not only helped secure the win but also added to the very short list of 5×5 games in NBA history – only the 23rd time such a performance has been recorded.
Hakeem Olajuwon, known for his legendary skill on both offense and defense, achieved six 5×5 games, while Andrei Kirilenko, celebrated for his defensive versatility, accomplished the feat three times.
Beyond these three players, only 12 others have recorded a single 5×5 game in NBA history, making Wembanyama’s accomplishment a significant milestone in his young career.
Victor Wembanyama Becomes Third Player Ever With Multiple 5×5 Games https://t.co/eil8YUtmoM
— RealGM (@RealGM) November 1, 2024
