The recent NBA In-Season Tournament game between the Sacramento Kings and the San Antonio Spurs featured an exciting on-court clash between De’Aaron Fox and the towering rookie Victor Wembanyama. A 7-foot-3 sensation from France, Wembanyama has been getting attention for his height and skills. In Wemby’s first meeting with the 6-foot-3-inch-tall Fox, their stark height difference caught the attention of NBA fans.
NBA fans were left in awe after seeing their height difference. One fan stated, “De’Aaron ain’t short either, he’s 6’3, man’s a living Goliath.”
One fan expressed shock, “What?! He looks 3 ft taller?! 🤯,” Another added, “Wemby is an Avatar” considering his towering presence. The physical difference between the two players added an extra layer of excitement to the game, as fans were surprised by the unique dynamics it brought to the court.
De’Aaron Fox scores season-high 43, leads Kings past Victor Wembanyama
De’Aaron Fox, the Sacramento Kings’ star guard, had an outstanding game, scoring a season-high 43 points in an exciting 129-120 win over the San Antonio Spurs. He showed his energy and scoring prowess, leading the Kings to their fifth consecutive win. Teammate Domantas Sabonis contributed with 27 points and 14 rebounds, whereas Malik Monk added 20 points, continuing the Kings’ winning streak in San Antonio.
Even though the Spurs tried their best, with Zach Collins scoring 28 points and Keldon Johnson contributing 21, the Kings won the game. Victor Wembanyama, despite his earlier struggles in the season, bounced back with 27 points and a series of highlight plays, yet it wasn’t enough to secure a win for the Spurs, who faced their seventh straight loss.
De’Aaron Fox leads the Kings with a 2-0 record in In-Season Tournament
The Sacramento Kings, under the leadership of De’Aaron Fox, have made an outstanding start in the NBA In-Season Tournament, holding a 2-0 record in the West Group C standings. Apart from setting a season-high, Fox’s effort against the Spurs highlighted his important role in the Kings’ current success. His 14 points in the fourth quarter were crucial in securing the win.
“It’s different…So many leagues around the world do it. So many soccer leagues around the world do it. For me, I was just interested to see how it would happen. How it would work.” Fox stated.
De’Aaron shares his thoughts on the In-Season Tournament 👇 pic.twitter.com/Om4yIHRty8
— Kings on NBCS (@NBCSKings) November 18, 2023
In a post-game press conference, Fox shared his positive views on the In-Season Tournament, comparing it to soccer leagues around the world and praising the NBA’s innovative approach. The Kings’ continuing their form from the previous season, places them as a team to watch in this inaugural tournament.