Inspired Love Gifts 2024-07-06 Inspired Love Gifts - Last update images today Inspired Love Gifts Charl Langeveldt Takes Charge As Zimbabwe Bowling Coach PARIS -- Victor Wembanyama stole the show with spectacular one-handed dunks as France opened preparations for its men's basketball gold medal bid at the Paris Olympics. In a promising sign of things to come, the NBA Rookie of the Year was all smiles after powerful dunks with both hands in a 96-46 rout of Turkey on Wednesday night. He looked slick as he scored a game-high 24 points and grabbed six rebounds in front of a sold-out crowd of around 5,500 in Rouen. It was the first of six warmup matches for France heading into the July 26-Aug. 11 Games. "Victor played a 'Wemby game.' He was imposing in defense and varied things in attack. It's something we've never really known before in the France team," captain Nicolas Batum said. "It's a great asset for us, one we will be able to use in many situations." The 20-year-old San Antonio Spurs star combined well with veteran Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert in their first outing together for France. The 32-year-old Gobert was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for a record-tying fourth time, with Wembanyama second in the voting. "There's still work to be done," Batum said, looking ahead to the Olympics. "But when you have two greats [Wembanyama and Gobert], it helps a lot." There was also some impressive defense from Washington Wizards rookie guard Bilal Coulibaly. France lost 87-82 to the United States in the gold medal game at the Tokyo Olympics, but hopes are high that coach Vincent Collet's side can win gold at home. France is considered among the strongest teams alongside the U.S, Canada, Serbia and world champion Germany. Last week, Wembanyama was asked about the prospect of another France-U.S. final, against the likes of LeBron James and Stephen Curry. "I can't wait to face them. It will be a very interesting matchup," Wembanyama said in Paris. "As a basketball player, it's also a dream to play against Team USA and even against all those players, all those legends." France's first Group B opponent at the Olympics will be the winner of the last qualifying tournament later this week. It then plays Japan and Germany in the 12-team field, held in the northern city of Lille. French basketball is enjoying immense popularity on the back of Wembanyama's meteoric rise and the emergence of new talents. This year's top two NBA draft picks are French -- Zaccharie Risacher (Atlanta Hawks) and Alexandre Sarr (Wizards) -- with Tidjane Salaun drafted No. 6 by the Charlotte Hornets. France joined the United States as the only countries with three players drafted in the top 10 picks of an NBA draft. Pacome Dadiet (New York Knicks) and Melvin Ajinca (Dallas Mavericks) made it five Frenchmen selected overall. Jan Wu9 MNWSS 1024x1024 ?v=1704368478 Sg 11134207 7rbma Lq49235mvarpae Bday ?fit=1000%2C564&ssl=1 Feature Sephora Unveils Their Free Birthday Gifts For 2024 And They Re So Good 1 Il 794xN.5560552205 Jpg7 Il 1080xN.5453931106 1oxp 2022 Gift Guide For Teen Boys Valentines Day Decor Gifts 2024 The Inspired Room Blog ?media Id=720711389911165&get Thumbnail=1 ShopifyLoveGift APR24Tier3 600x462 ?v=1711563621 A44204faa87fa7f3acecfeafbdb2e5ff 75904489ba20a2b58158a9b75e0a0438 1bfe7b4fa0b86d0532ceb3039797fcbf 6c769b8fd8756dec5df50c9dc68c10df 2023 Valentines Gift Guide Ultimate Gifts Of Love Love Gifts 8 480x720 ?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 Personalized Gift Ideas With Cricut Anikas DIY Life Pin 1 Super Romantic Gifts 6482314a30284 ?crop=1.00xw 1.00xh;0,0&resize=1200 * Love Gifts 300x200 ?lossy=0&strip=1&webp=1 Screen Shot 2023 01 01 At 6.38.43 PM ?resize=819%2C1024&ssl=1 26d0c1b86d8ac2da7bfb373a0b4c4e9e Design 47.webp Romantic I Love You Jar 0a799436 9298 493e A5f2 E8794fe44190 Large ?v=1687866374 Valentines Day 2023 Vase Uncommon Goods ?width=656 Gifts For Diy Lovers 2023 ?auto=webp 1618954960 Tutu Updated Carousel 10 Gifts For Loved Ones 2023 03 You Won My Heart Woman Bg Aop Tote Bag ?v=1675182256&width=1100 B39f7b056e3d3573795ec971194b24a7 Forhim 360x360 ?v=1675379351 Sub Buzz 2339 1674569443 6 ?resize=990 990