After 8-of-16 3-point shooting was instrumental in the first 50-point game of the 20-year-old’s young career in a win over the Washington Wizards on Nov. 13, fellow long-range bomber Julian Champagnie, 38 of 111 on 3s this season, endorsed Wembanyama’s emulation of Steph Curry.

Wembanyama had missed the last three games due to injury, but made his presence felt immediately upon returning. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had high praise for the two-way sta