Wembanyama sparkles to give hosts France winning start in Olympic basketball
France won silver in Tokyo three years ago and are hoping to go one better at home, boosted by the presence of last year's top NBA draft pick and rookie of the year Wembanyama.
PREMIUM Olympics 2024
Victor Wembanyama in action. AFP PHOTO
By NewVision Reporter
Journalists @NewVision
Victor Wembanyama scored a joint team-high 19 points as hosts France shrugged off a slow start to beat Brazil 78-66 in their opening game of the Olympic basketball on Saturday.
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