More than 2025: Victor Wembanyama's giant leaps

Victor Wembanyama is arguably the hottest property in basketball right now. The San Antonio Spurs centre was top pick in the 2023 NBA draft, then named Rookie of the Year in 2024, and helped France win silver at the 2024 Olympics.

Part of what makes him an extraordinary athlete is his size. He's officially listed as seven foot five inches tall - but some reports say that, at the age of 21, he's still growing taller. Will that prove to be an advantage for his career, or could it put him at greater risk of injury?

We continue our look back at some of our favourite episodes from 2025 by revisiting Mani Djazmi's conversation with NBA physiotherapist Alex Hubelbank about the physical challenges faced by taller athletes, and how medical staff help keep NBA stars healthy. He also hears from BBC Sport writer Jonty Coleman, who explains why Wembanyama has made such a huge impression in such a short time.

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