Paul Rouse: Can Wembanyama navigate a very different type of fame? 

All the evidence suggests that Victor Wembanyama is uniquely placed to live up to the colossal expectations that have been set. What will be fascinating to watch about him is how his fame manifests itself.

SOARING STAR: San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, the number one pick in the NBA Draft, dunks the ball over the New York Knicks’ Isaiah Hartenstein at Madison Square Garden this week. Picture:Elsa/Getty Images

If you don’t already know who Victor Wembanyama is, you will soon see him everywhere.

Here are the bare facts: Wembanyama is a 19-year old French basketballer. He stands at 7 feet 4 inches, and plays with a grace and athleticism that is astonishing.