These Victor Wembanyama stats prove that the Spurs star is the most unique player in NBA history

Victor Wembanyama is less than 100 games into his NBA career, yet he has somehow surpassed the lofty expectations he faced entering the league.

After a relatively slow start to his sophomore campaign, Wembanyama has hit his stride. The 20-year-old is quickly shedding the “rising star” label to jump straight to superstardom. His latest performance is the latest example.

Wembanyama posted his third career triple-double on Sunday, providing another reminder that he is unlike any player who graces the league. And it’s all a month before his 21st birthday.

Even though it’s early in the year, the Spurs look set to return to the postseason after a couple of poor seasons. Here’s a closer look at the numbers Wembanyama is doing to help that cause.

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Victor Wembanyama statistics

Through his first 17 games, Wembanyama is averaging 24.0 points, 10.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.5 blocks while shooting 48.4 percent from the field, 35.0 percent from 3-point range and 85.5 percent from the charity stripe.

As impressive as Wembanyama’s numbers are, his recent stretch after an early season slump is even more impressive.

Wembanyama seemingly turned a corner in his 10th game of the year — a 24-point, 16-rebound double-double in a one-point loss to Utah. Despite the loss, Wembanyama broke out of a slump by shooting 6-of-9 from deep while blocking seven shots.

Just look at how potent Wembanyama has been since his performance against the Jazz:

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Since Wembanyama’s performance against Utah on November 9, he is on average more 3s per game than Stephen Curry (at a similar clip no less), more points per match than all but four players and average more blocks per game (3,4) than Miami Heat (3.3).

The eight-game stretch includes the following accomplishments:

• November 11 vs. Sacramento: 34 PTS (13-22 FG, 6-12 3FG), 14 REB, 6 AST, 3 BLK
• November 13 vs. Washington: 50 PTS (18-29 FG, 8-16 3FG), 6 REB, 2 AST, 3 BLK
• November 26 vs. Utah: 34 PTS (13-23 FG, 6-14 3FG), 7 REB, 2 AST, 3 BLK
• December 1 in Sacramento: 34 PTS (11-17 FG, 5-9 3FG), 14 REB, 11 AST, 3 BLK

More than just the numbers, Wembanyama is already doing things that there is literally no way to defend.

Domantas Sabonis may have received a Defensive Player of the Year vote last season, but he’s not necessarily a player known for his defense. Either way, he’s 6-10 with a 6-11 wingspan, but is far too small to have a chance to impact Wembanyama’s jumper from the extended elbow.

This is your reminder that Wembanyama is 7-3 with an 8-foot wingspan. Not a chance.

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In his second season, Wembanyama is on pace for the first of many All-Star selections, Defensive Player of the Year honors and All-NBA nods. As evidenced by the emotion he showed during San Antonio’s win in Sacramento, his biggest goal will be to make his first appearance in the NBA Playoffs.

At 11-9 through 20 games, these Spurs are well on their way.