Happy birthday! Victor Wembanyama turns 22 today

Victor Wembanyama is celebrating his 22nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed basketball players of his generation.

Popular basketball player Victor Wembanyama has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 22nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Wembanyama, a cultural icon

Born in Le Chesnay on January 4, 2004, Victor Wembanyama's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Wembanyama's not just a great basketball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Victor hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Victor Wembanyama as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 22.

Happy Birthday, Victor, you're the best!

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