His parents, Félix Wembanyama and Elodie de Fautereau, and his sisters, Eve and Oscar, raised him in France. The three brothers and sisters became close due to their common sporting excitement and respect for one another. Because of their parents’ influence and support, all three Wembanyama children took up basketball. Elodie and Félix.

Victor’s parents and brothers were present at the 2023 NBA Draft when the San Antonio Spurs selected him first overall. Before draft night, Victor told PEOPLE that his father would be the most moved by hearing his son’s name called. My best guess is that it will be my father. “I don’t think he’s going to act it, but he is,” the athlete said.

Victor made his NBA debut on October 25, 2023, after getting drafted into the league.

Discover Victor Wembanyama’s family, which includes his parents, Félix and Elodie, his sister Eve, and his brother Oscar, as well as their common love of basketball and life in France.

Both Félix and Elodie are athletes.

Félix was a track and field standout in the high jump. He instilled in his children a love of the game as well as a quickness that would serve them well in many other areas.

You should realize that there is a suitable way to run. That’s what my father taught me, Victor told EuroLeague Basketball. “And actually, I was actually part of a track and field team, like for a year around 10 or 11.”

Elodie taught her children to play basketball and later pursued a professional career in the sport. We have more interests with her because she is more like me. “We actually look alike, and she’s a little crazy at times,” Victor revealed to Slam magazine in 2022.

Oscar, Victor’s brother, also appeared on the court. My mother organized basketball clinics for children, so I only got to play for a short time. Oscar explained, “I got into it in a club last year.” in the EuroLeague Basketball in 2023. The thought had entered my thoughts for an entire year.

Victor’s two siblings

Félix and Elodie’s daughter Eve was born on December 10, 2001. Oscar, the eldest, was born on January 18, 2007, while Victor, the youngest, was born on January 4, 2004.

Victor’s sisters, Eve and Oscar, are both 6 feet and 1 inch tall, therefore he isn’t the only one in his family who is tall.

I mean, I had a say in whether or not I played basketball, and I still do, but the game was always available if I wanted to play. “It’s in my blood,” Victor Slam explained the importance of sports in his family.

France is where it all began.

The Wembanyama children spent their early years in a peaceful French village named Le Chesnay, not far from Paris. Félix was born in the Congo, but Elodie grew up there as well. Moving to the United States to play in the NBA was a culture shock for the rookie, whose family has significant ties to the country. Victor told Robin Roberts on Good Morning America that one of the things he misses most about life in France is the French cuisine.

Roberts overheard him add, “I’m going to find a way to bring some European and French food over there.”

Victor later indicated that he intends to compete for France’s Olympic squad in 2024. According to the Associated Press, Wembanyama told French media, “Performing well at the Olympics would be a great story.” I’ll be watching the Olympics live, and I’m hoping to win a gold medal.

Eve is a basketball player and Victor’s sister.

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“My sister and my brother were both French champions, and that was my goal from the start of the season, even though I was just starting basketball,” Oscar shared with EuroLeague Basketball. It was the greatest accomplishment of my entire season, and it made me feel enormous pride. For my first year in particular.”

Oscar imitated the behavior of Victor and Eve.

Oscar wants to leave his mark in the world.

Oscar is a promising young basketball player who has already shown promise. He talked about how his brother’s fаme has influenced him in 2023.

“My big brother taught me a lot of things, and he fulfilled his role as a big brother very well for me,” Oscar told EuroLeague Basketball. One observer said, “He knows how to manage all the attention he has on him very well.”

Even the youngest Wembanyama brother or sister admitted that Victor’s fаme was “nothing new” to them.

I don’t really feel like I’m living in his shadow. I don’t want to be him; I want to tell my own story, and I want it to be as lovely as possible. “The only pressure I experience is from people who provide it to me, from continually being compared to [Victor], and all the questions I am asked about him. Some people just know me as Victor’s sibling, but that’s not true.

Basketball was coached by Elodie.

Apparently, Victor’s mom was a Little League and young basketball coach, as he revealed to EuroLeague Basketball. Elodie coached Victor when he was younger, but she stopped being involved when he decided to make basketball his career.

Not that she doesn’t want to be a part of my show, but she knows her place, he assured EuroLeague Basketball. What I meаn is… She’s a parent, so she understands that there are times when it’s best to step back from your kids’ lives.

Later, he said to GMA, “They actually didn’t interfere with my sport. All my weird quirks were encouraged. They made a lot of sacrifices. But they’ll be able to retire early, so that’s good news.

The entire 2023 NBA draft was watched by Victor’s family.

On June 22, 2023, the San Antonio Spurs picked Victor as the first overall pick in the 77th annual NBA Draft. His mom, dad, and little sis showed up to the TV event to cheer him on.

After the announcement that Victor would be joining the NBA, Eve, Victor, and Oscar all gave interviews to ESPN to discuss how they felt about the news.

That’s incredible. Eve exclaimed, “We are so proud of you. Congratulations on your incredible basketball accomplishment; you have our undying admiration and gratitude.

In response, Oscar said, “With the first pick and everything, I got little tears in my eyes,” and the siblings hugged each other.