Overview
- Pregame video showed Wembanyama dislodging basketballs with a high kick, drawing wide attention online.
- He told The Athletic's Jared Weiss he is "confident" he could surpass the current high‑kick mark.
- The recognized record is 2.94 meters by Jessie Frankson in 2000 under Guinness rules.
- An oft-cited but uncertified 9'9" claim from Kadour Ziani comes from a 2007 TV segment.
- Analysis noted the rim is 3.05 meters as his reference point, while his Knees Over Toes training builds flexibility and the Spurs are wary of knee stress with no certified attempt planned.