Teen prodigy Wembanyama MVP in French league’s All-Star game

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Published December 30, 2022 8:20 AM

PARIS (AP) — French teen prodigy Victor Wembanyama embellished his fast-growing reputation when he became the youngest MVP in the French league’s All-Star game. The 18-year-old Wembanyama finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds and four assists on Thursday night as the All Star France team won 136-128 against the All Star World team in an annual contest between French and non-French players in the French league’s LNB. The 7-foot-3 Wembanyama is considered the likely top pick in the 2023 NBA draft next June.

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