For the most part on New Year’s Eve, everyone played their role: The Boston Celtics looked every bit a title contender and the Spurs looked like one of the youngest and worst teams in the NBA. Boston cruised to a 134-101 win.
But this transition dunk by Victor Wembanyama — where he took just one dribble from well above the 3-point line and still dunked it — has everyone talking because of how absurd it is.
D-White said maybe next year 🤣 🤣 🤣 pic.twitter.com/SYCo380sbL
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) January 1, 2024
Derrick White tried to come in and defend it but had no chance.
“I’m not an idiot. I was hoping [Wembanyama] would take another dribble... He just picked it up and I never saw it again.”
"I'm not an idiot."
— Celtics on NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSCeltics) January 1, 2024
D-White talks about passing up the chance to block Wembanyama on that breakaway 🤣 pic.twitter.com/LnKBP70FnI
Wembanyama finished with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Devin Vassell led the Spurs with 22 points. Jayson Tatum — who scored more points in 2023 than any other player — led six Celtics in double figures with 25 points.
