‘Spain Versus France at the Rim’: 7-Foot-3 Thunder Rookie Stuffs Victor Wembanyama’s Alley-Oop as Announcers Rave Over His NBA Debut

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie center Aday Mara impressed in his NBA debut by blocking an alley-oop attempt from San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama. In the third quarter of the season opener, the 7-foot-3 Spaniard stopped Wembanyama's dunk attempt before scoring an alley-oop on the opposite end. Announcers Noah Eagle and Grant Hill praised the No. 12 pick's two-way impact as Oklahoma City secured a 116-104 victory over San Antonio.

Wembanyama finished the game with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and six blocks while being limited to one field goal, though he also blocked a dunk attempt by Mara later in the quarter. Mara briefly suffered an ankle scare in the first quarter but returned to play 12 minutes in the win.