Overview
- The moment occurred Tuesday at FedEx Forum before Spurs–Grizzlies when several basketballs were stuck in the net.
- Wembanyama leapt and delivered a high kick that dislodged a ball, with his foot appearing to reach near rim height.
- Video of the kick spread widely on social media, including posts from Don Harris and from Hoop Central citing CourtsideBuzzX.
- He had just rejoined the lineup after missing two games with a hyperextended knee, and no injury was reported from the stunt.
- In the game, he came off the bench and scored 30 points in 21 minutes in the Spurs' 106–105 loss to the Grizzlies.