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Victor Wembanyama called his lefty scoop layup, “free-styling”

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Victor Wembanyama produced plenty of highlight-worthy plays in his NBA preseason debut for the San Antonio Spurs, but perhaps the one that caught the eyes of viewers the most was an insane drive and spin into an off-hand layup that started from outside the three-point line. He took two dribbles, spun, and completed the up-and-under around Chet Holmgren.

The spin.
The off-hand scoop.

This isn't normal

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In his postgame interview, when asked about where that type of play comes from (beginning at the 3:45 mark), here is what he had to say:

“Um, I don’t know I’m just free-styling.