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<h2 style="text-align: center">Atlanta Hawks 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The Atlanta Hawks compete in the NBA as a part of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks suffer the second-longest drought of not winning an NBA championship.?

The latest version of the Atlanta Hawks logo was introduced during the 2015/16 season, and it saw the return of the famous ?Pac-Hawk? to the design. The Hawk is centered inside a red <a href="https://www.sportslogos.net/logos/view/22091682016/Atlanta_Hawks/2016/Primary_Logo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">roundel</a> which contains the team?s name arched at the top and the bottom.?

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The Atlanta Hawks play their home games at the State Farm Arena. The multi-purpose arena was opened in 1999 and the Hawks made it their home ever since.

?After being renamed in 2018 due to sponsorship reasons, the arena underwent minor renovations and can now <a href="https://www.statefarmarena.com/about-the-arena/quick-facts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">hold</a> 16,600 spectators during NBA games and over 21,000 fans during concerts!?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Who owns the Atlanta Hawks?</h2>
Private equity giant and venture capitalist Antony Ressler owns the controlling rights of the Atlanta Hawks. The Beverly Hills-based business tycoon owns a major share of the franchise, which he bought in 2015 for <a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2317243-atlanta-hawks-reportedly-sold-to-tony-ressler-and-grant-hill" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">approximately</a> $850 million.?

Ressler is a hugely successful businessman whose net worth is estimated to be $3.9 billion by <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/antony-ressler/?sh=5e33d9f27051" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forbes</a>. However, he put together a group of minority owners before he purchased the Hawks from former owner Bruce Levenson. Former NBA player Grant Hill also owns a minority stake in the franchise.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Head Coach and Top Executives?</h2>
Nate McMillan has been serving as the Head Coach of the Atlanta Hawks. The franchise appointed him after Mike Budenholzer agreed to part ways with the team upon completing five years with them.?

Lloyd is the 29th HC of the Hawks franchise, and he is yet to post a winning season with the team.?

Furthermore, Travis Schlenk, a veteran NBA executive, fills two important spots in the franchise. He is both the General Manager and the President and was promoted to the <a href="https://www.nba.com/hawks/travis-schlenk-bio" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">role</a> in 2017. Schlenk previously worked with the Golden State Warriors, where he was the Assistant General Manager.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">History?</h2>
The team was originally founded in New York as the Buffalo Bisons. They competed in the NBL but relocated to Moline, Illinois, just over a month after their inception. Several relocations from Illinois, to Milwaukee, to St. Louis kept the franchise on their toes and their fanbase as well.?

The team finally moved to Atlanta in 1968? and has stayed there ever since. The Milwaukee Hawks, as they were known then, signed future Hall of Famer Bob Pettit with the second overall pick in the 1954 NBA Draft.?

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Pettit won both his MVP awards with the Hawks and played 11 seasons with the franchise until his retirement. During Pettit?s era, the Hawks were frontrunners in the West and reached four NBA Finals in five years (1957-61).?

Their sole championship triumph came when they beat the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/boston-celtics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Boston Celtics</a> in the 1958 finals after being outplayed by them in the previous year?s edition. The Hawks reached the finals again in 1961 and 1962, but the Celtics dominated and beat them in both years.?

The 70s era was different for the franchise as they hardly made it to the playoffs, and even if they did, it was a first-round knockout. Several talented athletes played for the Hawks during the 80s and the 90s, including Hall of Famers Dominique Wilkins and Dikembe Mutombo.

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Playoff success came rarely for the Hawks, even though they topped their division on certain occasions.?

<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/trae-young/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trae Young</a> is the current foundational block of the franchise. The 6?1? point guard has garnered ample fan following for himself through his exciting talent and a lethal shooting arm.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Atlanta Hawks: Mascot and Uniform</h2>
Just as their name suggests, the team?s official mascot is named ?<a href="http://sportmascots.com/nba/harry-the-hawk-atlanta-hawks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Harry the Hawk</a>.? He is a fan favorite in the Atlanta area and is also touted to be the most popular bird there!?

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According to the Hawks, Harry ?hatched? on Oct 25, 1986, and has been around the team, trying to help them win an NBA championship.?

Moving on to the Hawks? uniforms, their primary colors are red, yellow, black, and gray, These colors contain deep shades and dominate the team?s jerseys. The team also collaborates with Nike to develop special ?City? uniforms that pay tribute to the city of Atlanta in various ways.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">Team?s Sponsors?</h2>
The Atlanta Hawks have established partnerships with companies such as JP Morgan Chase and health and wellness company Sharecare. Their jersey sponsors are also Sharecare, and their partnership also <a href="https://about.sharecare.com/press-releases/sharecare-and-atlanta-hawks-honored-with-2017-18-nba-partnership-of-the-year-award/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">bestowed</a> with the 2017-2018 NBA Partnership of the Year award!?

Besides these <a href="https://sponsorpitch.com/properties/atlanta-hawks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">companies</a>, the franchise also has tie-ups with BMW, Delta Airlines, and Orreco.?
<h2 style="text-align: center">History and Achievements?</h2>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Founded?
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">1946</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference</td>
<td>
Eastern
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Division?
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Southeast</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">President/ General Manager</td>
<td>
Travis Schlenk
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Head Coach?
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Lloyd Pierce</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Arena?</td>
<td>
State Farm Arena
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Championships (1)
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(1958)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Conference Titles (4)</td>
<td>
(1957, 1958, 1960, 1961)
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Division Titles (5)
</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(1970, 1980, 1987, 1994, 2015)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center">Website</td>
<td>
<a href="http://www.nba.com/hawks">www.nba.com/hawks</a>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Atlanta Hawks 2021-22 Roster</h2>
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<tr>
<td>No.</td>
<td>Player</td>
<td>Pos</td>
<td>Ht</td>
<td>Wt</td>
<td>Birth Date</td>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>13</td>
<td>Bogdan Bogdanovi?</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>August 18, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Clint Capela</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>May 18, 1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20</td>
<td>John Collins</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>September 23, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Lou Williams</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>175</td>
<td>October 27, 1986</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>24</td>
<td>Bruno Fernando</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>August 15, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Danilo Gallinari</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>August 8, 1988</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>Delon Wright</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>185</td>
<td>April 26, 1992</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Kevin Knox</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>August 11, 1999</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Kevin Huerter</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>August 27, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>De'Andre Hunter</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>225</td>
<td>December 2, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Jalen Johnson</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>December 18, 2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Skylar Mays??(TW)</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>205</td>
<td>September 5, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Onyeka Okongwu</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>235</td>
<td>December 11, 2000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Sharife Cooper</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>June 11, 2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>May 9, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Gorgui Dieng</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>252</td>
<td>January 18, 1990</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>Trae Young</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>September 19, 1998</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Atlanta Hawks compete in the NBA as a part of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference. The Hawks suffer the second-longest drought of not winning an NBA championship.? The latest version of the Atlanta Hawks logo was introduced during the 2015/16 season, and it saw the return of the famous ?Pac-Hawk? to the design. The Hawk is centered inside a red roundel which contains the team?s name arched at the top and the bottom.? The Atlanta Hawks play their home games at the State Farm Arena. The multi-purpose arena was opened in 1999 and the Hawks made it their home ever since. ?After being renamed in 2018 due to sponsorship reasons, the arena underwent minor renovations and can now hold 16,600 spectators during NBA games and over 21,000 fans during concerts!? Who owns the Atlanta Hawks? Private equity giant and venture capitalist Antony Ressler owns the controlling rights of the Atlanta Hawks. The Beverly Hills-based business tycoon owns a major share of the franchise, which he bought in 2015 for approximately $850 million.? Ressler is a hugely successful businessman whose net worth is estimated to be $3.9 billion by Forbes. However, he put together a group of minority owners before he purchased the Hawks from former owner Bruce Levenson. Former NBA player Grant Hill also owns a minority stake in the franchise.? Head Coach and Top Executives? Nate McMillan has been serving as the Head Coach of the Atlanta Hawks. The franchise appointed him after Mike Budenholzer agreed to part ways with the team upon completing five years with them.? Lloyd is the 29th HC of the Hawks franchise, and he is yet to post a winning season with the team.? Furthermore, Travis Schlenk, a veteran NBA executive, fills two important spots in the franchise. He is both the General Manager and the President and was promoted to the role in 2017. Schlenk previously worked with the Golden State Warriors, where he was the Assistant General Manager.? History? The team was originally founded in New York as the Buffalo Bisons. They competed in the NBL but relocated to Moline, Illinois, just over a month after their inception. Several relocations from Illinois, to Milwaukee, to St. Louis kept the franchise on their toes and their fanbase as well.? The team finally moved to Atlanta in 1968? and has stayed there ever since. The Milwaukee Hawks, as they were known then, signed future Hall of Famer Bob Pettit with the second overall pick in the 1954 NBA Draft.? Pettit won both his MVP awards with the Hawks and played 11 seasons with the franchise until his retirement. During Pettit?s era, the Hawks were frontrunners in the West and reached four NBA Finals in five years (1957-61).? Their sole championship triumph came when they beat the Boston Celtics in the 1958 finals after being outplayed by them in the previous year?s edition. The Hawks reached the finals again in 1961 and 1962, but the Celtics dominated and beat them in both years.? The 70s era was different for the franchise as they hardly made it to the playoffs, and even if they did, it was a first-round knockout. Several talented athletes played for the Hawks during the 80s and the 90s, including Hall of Famers Dominique Wilkins and Dikembe Mutombo.  Playoff success came rarely for the Hawks, even though they topped their division on certain occasions.? Trae Young is the current foundational block of the franchise. The 6?1? point guard has garnered ample fan following for himself through his exciting talent and a lethal shooting arm.? Atlanta Hawks: Mascot and Uniform Just as their name suggests, the team?s official mascot is named ?Harry the Hawk.? He is a fan favorite in the Atlanta area and is also touted to be the most popular bird there!? According to the Hawks, Harry ?hatched? on Oct 25, 1986, and has been around the team, trying to help them win an NBA championship.? Moving on to the Hawks? uniforms, their primary colors are red, yellow, black, and gray, These colors contain deep shades and dominate the team?s jerseys. The team also collaborates with Nike to develop special ?City? uniforms that pay tribute to the city of Atlanta in various ways.? Team?s Sponsors? The Atlanta Hawks have established partnerships with companies such as JP Morgan Chase and health and wellness company Sharecare. Their jersey sponsors are also Sharecare, and their partnership also bestowed with the 2017-2018 NBA Partnership of the Year award!? Besides these companies, the franchise also has tie-ups with BMW, Delta Airlines, and Orreco.? History and Achievements?   Founded? 1946  Conference Eastern   Division? Southeast  President/ General Manager Travis Schlenk   Head Coach? Lloyd Pierce  Arena? State Farm Arena   Championships (1) (1958)  Conference Titles (4) (1957, 1958, 1960, 1961)   Division Titles (5) (1970, 1980, 1987, 1994, 2015)  Website www.nba.com/hawks   Atlanta Hawks 2021-22 Roster  No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date   13 Bogdan Bogdanovi? 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Victor Wembanyama entered into the NBA like no other player ever. The young prodigy is quickly set apart by his towering 7'4" frame. What makes him unique is his fusion of centre-like size and guard-like ball-handling skills, as well as his ability to smoothly pull up for a shot off the dribble. Prior to his NBA debut, Wembanyama had a strong inkling about being destined for the NBA. Apart from living up to the enormous hype around him, he actively pursued endorsement deals with various companies, adding to his net worth at an early age.

After being selected number 1 overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA drafts, Victor Wembanyama inked a substantial four-year contract with the franchise. His deal amounts to a whopping $55,174,766, which includes a guaranteed sum of $24,929,640. For the upcoming 2023-24 season, Wemby will pocket a base salary of $12,160,680, with a cap hit of the same amount. Overall, as of now, Wembanyama's net worth hovers around the vicinity of $1.5 million. However, in the months or perhaps even early years to come, we can anticipate a rapid and substantial surge in his net worth.
<h2>Victor Wembanyama Early Life</h2>
Victor Wembanyama was born on January 4, 2004, in Le Chesnay, France. Known to make waves in the NBA, Wembanyama's journey to basketball was not a direct one. Victor Wembanyama was once rooted in football, mostly guarding the goalposts as a goalkeeper. Furthermore, he also delved into the world of judo. However, through nurturing by his mother, Wembanayama found his calling. Victor began his basketball journey with Entente Le Chesnay Versailles at age 7. he then joined Nanterre 92's youth system at the age of 10. At the time, he stood at 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters), making him being noticed early by scouts.?

Fast forward to 2018, Wembanyama made a brief leap for FC Barcelona for the Minicopa del Rey, securing a commendable third place. Despite setting his feet into the format, Victor did not see coaching potential and declined the offer to continue his career there.?

In 2019?20, Victor took his first step with the Nanterre 92 senior squad under the guidance of head coach Pascal Donnadieu. However, he could only feature in two games. This was because Wembanyama was primarily focused on competing in the French U21 league - LNB Espoirs. He also represented its U18 team.

In 2020, Wemby stepped up for the Adidas Next Generation Tournament with Nanterre's under-18 team. He posted an incredible stat line of 15.8 points, 12 rebounds, 2.8 steals, and six blocks per game, earning a spot on the all-tournament team. Further, Wembanyama split time between Nanterre's senior and under-21 teams.

In June 2021, Wembanyama signed a three-year deal with ASVEL in the Pro A and the EuroLeague. Soon, he became Pro A Best Young Player and runner-up for the EuroLeague Rising Star award. In July 2022, he joined Metropolitans 92 due to coach Vincent Collet's ability to develop young talents. His reputation soared in October 2022 in games against the NBA G League Ignite, where he gained attention from American media.?
<h2>Victor Wembanyama's family and personal life</h2>
Signifying his natural passion for basketball, Wembanyama was born to a couple deeply rooted in sports. His father, F?lix, a Congolese athlete, once soared through track and field events. He mastered the high jump, long jump, and triple jump elements over his tenure. On the other hand, Elodie de Fautereau, his mother, radiates a passion similar to her son: basketball. She was an excellent player and shined as a basketball coach as well.?

The secret to Wembanyama's frame comes from his parents. His father stands at 6'6 inches (1.98 meters) and his mother at 6'3 inches (1.91 meters). Wembanyama's parents passed on the athletic genes. Apart from his parents, Wembanaya also has a sister and a brother, Eve and Oscar, respectively.?

When it comes to sports, the passion runs deep in the family. Similar to Wembanyama, his sister has managed to carve out a professional career in basketball for herself. Furthermore, his younger brother has a soft spot for basketball as well as handball. Going past his direct family, Wembanyama's grandfather and grandmother were notable basketball players themselves. Michel de Fautereau (grandfather) and Marie Christine (grandmother) both made a name for themselves in professional aspects of the sport.
<h2>Victor Wembanyama NBA Career</h2>
On June 22, 2023, Wemby made headlines for becoming a historic selection for the San Antonio Spurs. The moment marks several milestones, as Wembanyama became the first French player ever to be drafted as the first overall pick. Further, he became only the second European to achieve this feat. Additionally, he is now on the prestigious list of Spurs' first-overall picks, including David Robinson and Tim Duncan.
<h2>Voctor Wembanyama's investment and endorsements</h2>
Victor Wembanyama has been shaking up the traditional athlete-endorsement relationship. Recently, he joined forces with Barcode, a performance drink company founded by Mubarak Malik, former performance director for the Lakers and Knicks; along with Wizards player Kyle Kuzma. Due to the young age of the company, Wembanyama has equity in Barcode.?

Additionally, Wembanyama holds three other endorsement deals: Nike, 2K, and Fanatics. Further, there are hints that a TV campaign with Nike is in works.
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<td data-sheets-value="{">Full Name</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Victor Wembanyama</td>
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<td data-sheets-value="{">Popular Name</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Victor Wembanyama</td>
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<td data-sheets-value="{">Birth Date</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-numberformat="{">January 4, 2004</td>
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<td data-sheets-value="{">Birth Place</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Le Chesnay, France</td>
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<td height="" data-sheets-value="{">Height</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">7 ft 4 in (2.25 m)</td>
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<td data-sheets-value="{">Weight</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">209 lbs</td>
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<td data-sheets-value="{">Parents</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Felix Wembanyama &amp; Elodie de Fautereau</td>
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<td data-sheets-value="{">Siblings</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Eve &amp; Oscar Wembanyama</td>
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<td data-sheets-value="{">Nationality</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">French</td>
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<td data-sheets-value="{">Ethnicity</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">French/Congolese</td>
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<td data-sheets-value="{">Net Worth</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">$1.5 Million</td>
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<td data-sheets-value="{">Salary</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Nearly $13 Million</td>
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<td data-sheets-value="{">Spouse</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">None</td>
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<td data-sheets-value="{">Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Single</td>
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<td data-sheets-value="{">Children</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">None</td>
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<td data-sheets-value="{">Profession</td>
<td data-sheets-value="{">Basketball player</td>
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<td data-sheets-value="{">San Antonio Spurs</td>
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Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama entered into the NBA like no other player ever. The young prodigy is quickly set apart by his towering 7&#8217;4&#8243; frame. What makes him unique is his fusion of centre-like size and guard-like ball-handling skills, as well as his ability to smoothly pull up for a shot off the dribble. Prior to his NBA debut, Wembanyama had a strong inkling about being destined for the NBA. Apart from living up to the enormous hype around him, he actively pursued endorsement deals with various companies, adding to his net worth at an early age. After being selected number 1 overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA drafts, Victor Wembanyama inked a substantial four-year contract with the franchise. His deal amounts to a whopping $55,174,766, which includes a guaranteed sum of $24,929,640. For the upcoming 2023-24 season, Wemby will pocket a base salary of $12,160,680, with a cap hit of the same amount. Overall, as of now, Wembanyama&#8217;s net worth hovers around the vicinity of $1.5 million. However, in the months or perhaps even early years to come, we can anticipate a rapid and substantial surge in his net worth. Victor Wembanyama Early Life Victor Wembanyama was born on January 4, 2004, in Le Chesnay, France. Known to make waves in the NBA, Wembanyama&#8217;s journey to basketball was not a direct one. Victor Wembanyama was once rooted in football, mostly guarding the goalposts as a goalkeeper. Furthermore, he also delved into the world of judo. However, through nurturing by his mother, Wembanayama found his calling. Victor began his basketball journey with Entente Le Chesnay Versailles at age 7. he then joined Nanterre 92&#8217;s youth system at the age of 10. At the time, he stood at 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters), making him being noticed early by scouts.? Fast forward to 2018, Wembanyama made a brief leap for FC Barcelona for the Minicopa del Rey, securing a commendable third place. Despite setting his feet into the format, Victor did not see coaching potential and declined the offer to continue his career there.? In 2019?20, Victor took his first step with the Nanterre 92 senior squad under the guidance of head coach Pascal Donnadieu. However, he could only feature in two games. This was because Wembanyama was primarily focused on competing in the French U21 league &#8211; LNB Espoirs. He also represented its U18 team. In 2020, Wemby stepped up for the Adidas Next Generation Tournament with Nanterre&#8217;s under-18 team. He posted an incredible stat line of 15.8 points, 12 rebounds, 2.8 steals, and six blocks per game, earning a spot on the all-tournament team. Further, Wembanyama split time between Nanterre&#8217;s senior and under-21 teams. In June 2021, Wembanyama signed a three-year deal with ASVEL in the Pro A and the EuroLeague. Soon, he became Pro A Best Young Player and runner-up for the EuroLeague Rising Star award. In July 2022, he joined Metropolitans 92 due to coach Vincent Collet&#8217;s ability to develop young talents. His reputation soared in October 2022 in games against the NBA G League Ignite, where he gained attention from American media.? Victor Wembanyama&#8217;s family and personal life Signifying his natural passion for basketball, Wembanyama was born to a couple deeply rooted in sports. His father, F?lix, a Congolese athlete, once soared through track and field events. He mastered the high jump, long jump, and triple jump elements over his tenure. On the other hand, Elodie de Fautereau, his mother, radiates a passion similar to her son: basketball. She was an excellent player and shined as a basketball coach as well.? The secret to Wembanyama&#8217;s frame comes from his parents. His father stands at 6&#8217;6 inches (1.98 meters) and his mother at 6&#8217;3 inches (1.91 meters). Wembanyama&#8217;s parents passed on the athletic genes. Apart from his parents, Wembanaya also has a sister and a brother, Eve and Oscar, respectively.? When it comes to sports, the passion runs deep in the family. Similar to Wembanyama, his sister has managed to carve out a professional career in basketball for herself. Furthermore, his younger brother has a soft spot for basketball as well as handball. Going past his direct family, Wembanyama&#8217;s grandfather and grandmother were notable basketball players themselves. Michel de Fautereau (grandfather) and Marie Christine (grandmother) both made a name for themselves in professional aspects of the sport. Victor Wembanyama NBA Career On June 22, 2023, Wemby made headlines for becoming a historic selection for the San Antonio Spurs. The moment marks several milestones, as Wembanyama became the first French player ever to be drafted as the first overall pick. Further, he became only the second European to achieve this feat. Additionally, he is now on the prestigious list of Spurs&#8217; first-overall picks, including David Robinson and Tim Duncan. Voctor Wembanyama&#8217;s investment and endorsements Victor Wembanyama has been shaking up the traditional athlete-endorsement relationship. Recently, he joined forces with Barcode, a performance drink company founded by Mubarak Malik, former performance director for the Lakers and Knicks; along with Wizards player Kyle Kuzma. Due to the young age of the company, Wembanyama has equity in Barcode.? Additionally, Wembanyama holds three other endorsement deals: Nike, 2K, and Fanatics. Further, there are hints that a TV campaign with Nike is in works.    Full Name Victor Wembanyama  Popular Name Victor Wembanyama  Birth Date January 4, 2004  Birth Place Le Chesnay, France  Height 7 ft 4 in (2.25 m)  Weight 209 lbs  Parents Felix Wembanyama &amp; Elodie de Fautereau  Siblings Eve &amp; Oscar Wembanyama  Nationality French  Ethnicity French/Congolese  Net Worth $1.5 Million  Salary Nearly $13 Million  Spouse None  Relationship/Marital Status Single  Children None  Profession Basketball player  Team San Antonio Spurs

Wemby is questionable for tonight vs the Hawks

Wemby’s potential absence tonight could weigh heavily on the Spurs