First player since Shaquille O’Neal to accumulate 100 points, 40 rebounds and 10 blocks in his first five NBA games, Victor Wembanyama is not only a phenomenon on the ground. In a visual published on social networksthe NBA gives some key figures on the impact of the new Spurs pivot off the field, and in particular on social networks.
Thus, since the start of the pre-season, Wembanyama has had 377 million videos viewed on social networks and the NBA app. He’s number 1 among players!
Wembanyama also saw 499,000 videos on the NBA France Facebook page in the 24 hours following his first victory. A record over the last five years. It should be remembered that ESPN recorded the 2nd best audience in its history for Victor Wembanyama’s first NBA match with 2.99 million viewers.
Number 2 in jersey sales in Europe
Confirmation also of its impact on the NBA League Pass with a 200% increase for the live audience of Spurs matches in France. A growth to put into perspective since last year, undoubtedly few French people watched Spurs matches, and without a precise indication of the volume that this represents, it is difficult to judge. But what is certain is that we understand better why all Spurs matches will be broadcast live on beIN Sports.
Finally, “Wembamania” is also verified in stores, and more precisely on the European NBA Store store since the Frenchman’s jersey is number 2 in sales after three months.
