LeBron James vs. Victor Wembanyama Battle Thrills NBA Fans During Lakers vs. Spurs
Taylyn HadleyJanuary 14, 2025
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Fans were thrilled to see Victor Wembanyama go head-to-head against LeBron James as the Los Angeles Lakers clashed with the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.
Throughout two quarters, Wembanyama recorded 14 points, four rebounds, three assists and one block, shooting 6-of-12 from the field.
James entered the half with 10 points, five rebounds and five assists, while Anthony Davis had 13 points, three rebounds and two steals, shooting 6-of-7 from the field.
FanDuel Sports Network Southwest @FanDuelSN_SWWemby over two Lakers! 😎@Spurs | #GoSpursGo #PorVida pic.twitter.com/tWtae3VkB3
NBA TV @NBATVLEBRON GOES RIGHT AT WEMBY 💪 pic.twitter.com/bFIiRbWfyN
Fans took to social media to react to the battle between generations:
NBA Memes @NBAMemesWemby was born in 2004.
LeBron’s stats in 2004-05:
27/7/7 on 47/35/75 splits
LeBron’s stats in 2024-25:
24/8/9 on 51/39/77 splits
Unreal human being 👑 pic.twitter.com/XaY1zHKiid
WembyMuse @Wemby_MuseIn their four head-to-head matchups:
Wemby — LeBron —
22.0 PPG 21.0 PPG
12.3 RPG 10.0 RPG
5.0 APG 11.5 APG
3.0 BPG 0.3 BPG
2.5 SPG 1.3 SPG
Don’t take this matchup for granted. @statmuse pic.twitter.com/8D1kqmgEBB
²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 @BronGotGamePicture this, LeBron at 40 yrs of age catches Wemby on a poster tonight
Witness King James @WITNESSKJLEBRON OVER WEMBY 👀
Witness King James @WITNESSKJIt’s so vividly clear that LeBron relishes these moments against the future of the league.
He knows the clock is ticking and he knows what this means.
He always rises to the occasion.
Wemby on him 1v1 is one of those moments.
🥶Tre (mexican eddie guerrero) @estroduhKing Wemby vs the young future of this league LeBron James.
The battle between 21-year-old Wembanyama and 40-year-old James is one of the most exciting matchups in the NBA.
As the youngest No. 1 overall pick in history, Wembanyama has quickly made a name for himself as one of the most dynamic young players in the league, with his unique combination of size, skill, and versatility. On the other hand, James, at 40, continues to defy age, still playing at an elite level and showcasing why he’s considered one of the greatest players of all time.
NBA @NBABRON & WEMBY TRADING 3s 👊
One-legged from LeBron.
Catch-&-shoot from Wemby.
📺 2Q on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/gR6MQojnzt
The matchup also has an added storyline, as Wembanyama has often been compared to James due to his similar playing style and the high expectations placed on him entering the league.
This clash of generational talent brings an extra layer of intrigue, as fans get to witness the future of the league in Wembanyama and the current king in James.
