Wembunyama reaches similar numbers to LeBron James in NBA debut

Frenchman Victor Wembanyama’s crazy NBA performance led him to break audience records The season of the most important basketball league in the world has just begun.

On October 25, 2023, eyes were on the young center as he made his speech during the regular season game against Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks. According to the Sportico portal, expectations are high as this is the most-watched game in the history of the Mavericks and Spurs on ESPN. In the end, the Mavericks won 126-119.

Wembanyama scored 15 points to end the game5 rebounds and 2 assists.

‘Wimby’, even came close to surpassing LeBron James’ rating in his debut with the Cleveland Cavaliers, The game was also televised on ESPN in 2003 against the Sacramento Kings. According to the same portal, “The King” had 3.03 million viewers, while the French had 2.99 million viewers.

LeBron’s debut was even more eye-catching, scoring 25 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds. In the Cavaliers’ 106-92 loss to the Kings.

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Winby, a sensation in New York

One of the most important arenas in the NBA is Madison Square Garden; Home of the New York Knicks, preparing to take on the “Womby” Spurs in the Frenchman’s first game on New York soil.

Tickets to watch the league’s biggest event range from $209 to $215 on TicketIQ which is more than any New York Knicks home game other than Christmas.

Wembanyama will do his best to please the fans gathered at Madison Square Garden, a stage Kobe Bryant scored 61 points, Michael Jordan scored 55 points, LeBron James scored 52 points, and Stephen Curry scored 54 points.

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