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Victor Wembanyama stood two feet (!) taller than an opponent on Japan during an Olympics victory

The tallest Olympic basketball player played against the smallest.

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France's Wembanyama Leads Team To Thrilling Overtime Victory

France defeats Japan 94-90 in a thrilling basketball match, showcasing resilience and teamwork. Wembanyama and Strazel shine in a hard-fought victory.

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Stunning Photos Show Height Difference Between Victor Wembanyama, Team Japan Player

Stunning photos from the 2024 Paris Olympics basketball game between France and Japan show the extreme height difference between Victor Wembanyama and Yuki Togashi.

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Gui Santos plays 24 minutes off bench in Brazil’s loss to France in Group C

The Brazilian forward tallied nine points in 24 minutes off the bench against France on Saturday.

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Victor Wembanyama Shines In France's Victory Over Brazil At Olympics

Victor Wembanyama, a rising basketball star from France, impresses at the 2024 Olympics with his talent and performance.

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Fans in Paris Go Wild for Victor Wembanyama's Electric Pregame Show Ahead of Olympic Debut

The NBA Rookie of the Year put on a highlight reel-worthy show before facing Brazil.

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3 men’s Olympic basketball teams (Nikola Jokic’s Serbia!) who can beat USA for the gold medal

LeBron James' Team USA is the favorite. But these strong countries can challenge the Americans.

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Simone Biles, Noah Lyles and the many faces of the Paris Olympic Games

Gymnastics superstar bids to conquer ‘the twisties’ in an inspirational story of redemption at Paris 2024, just one of the many compelling narratives to follow during the next fortnight

The Independent UK

Paris Olympics 2024 Men’s basketball: Team USA, format, matches, venues

Which basketball teams are playing at the Olympics, when are the games and who are the favourites? Al Jazeera explains.

Al Jazeera

Team USA Paris 2024 predictions: breakout stars to a seismic basketball shock

Will the US top the medal table? Will we see the arrival of a new global star? Our writers answer the biggest questions as the Olympics get underway

The Guardian - US

LeBron, Wembanyama, Curry: Who to watch at Paris Olympics 2024 basketball

From emerging stars to legends of the game, Al Jazeera picks out 10 ‘must-watch’ basketballers at the Paris Olympics.

Al Jazeera

Brazil vs. France Olympic Basketball Prediction, Odds and Key Players for Group B

Betting odds, pick and prediction for the Olympic Group Play matchup between France and Brazil in men's basketball on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated

Victor Wembanyama: Paris Olympics' Rising Star

Victor Wembanyama, the rising French basketball star, shines at the Paris Olympics with his talent and charisma, captivating fans worldwide.

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Victor Wembanyama: can France’s ‘exquisite linguine’ unite a nation at the Olympics?

The 7ft 4in basketball star’s stature, both literal and figurative, says something about France’s ability to project itself beyond Europe

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French Basketball Player Overcomes Adversity To Inspire Future Generations

Frédéric Weis reflects on past struggles and finds hope in Victor Wembanyama's promising basketball career in Paris.

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Chet Holmgren reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s 2023-24 Rookie of the Year award

Chet Holmgren reacts to Victor Wembanyama's 2023-24 Rookie of the Year award.

The Guardian - UK

Wembanyama leads rivals hoping to deny James and the US juggernaut

Can France’s 7ft 4in NBA rookie of the year and the hosts stop the Americans from claiming a fourth straight gold?

Al Jazeera

From LeBron to Ledecky: 10 biggest names to watch at Paris Olympics 2024

From sporting legends to Gen Z prodigies, Al Jazeera picks out 10 ‘must watch’ athletes at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers: Paul George Addition Pushes Sixers to the Top

The Clippers, Warriors, Lakers, Nuggets and Heat are in the losers’ column after lackluster offseason moves.

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Chris Paul Explains Why He Joined Spurs Instead of Title Contender

The future Hall of Fame guard discussed why he joined Gregg Popovich in San Antonio this offseason.

The Guardian - US

NBA free agency winners and losers: the break-up of the Splash Brothers and the Sixers reload

Paul George switching Los Angeles for Philadelphia makes the 76ers the biggest winners of free agency so far. Who were the others?

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Report: Former Warrior Chris Paul intends to sign with San Antonio Spurs

After being waived by the Warriors, the veteran point guard will reportedly join Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio.

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Who is Zhang Ziyu, the 7-foot-3, 17-year-old girl Chinese basketball star?

Zhang Ziyu, a Chinese teenager who stands 7-foot-3, helped lead the Chinese U18 team to a finals appearance in the Asia Cup.

The Guardian - US

Is 7ft 9in teenager Olivier Rioux too tall for basketball?

The Canadian towers over his opponents, even in a sport for the very tall. But his attributes may not suit the modern game

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French Basketball Talent Dominates NBA Draft

Discover how French basketball talent shines in the NBA Draft, with rising stars like Zaccharie Risacher and Alexandre Sarr making waves.

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