How much does Victor Wembanyama weigh? Fact-checking photo of Spurs rising star’s muscle gain [Video]

After taking the basketball world by storm as a rookie, Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama is expected to make a massive leap during his sophomore season. Ahead of his second year, he is already making an impression with his physical progress.

When San Antonio released its training camp roster, fans could not help but notice that Wembanyama was listed as weighing 25 pounds heavier than he did last season. For a player of Wembanyama’s frame, such an increase could have a major impact on his output.

Adding to the lore of Wembanyama’s physical evolution is a photo circulating on social media. The side-by-side split frame shows him as a 19-year-old rookie and his alleged state as a 20-year-old, a marked difference.

Is the photo real? Here is more on Wembanyama’s weight for the upcoming season and whether or not his gains are real.

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