Behind Victor Wembanyama's outstanding regular season and playoff performances, San Antonio has returned to the Finals for the first time since 2014.Victor Wembanyama's outstanding regular season and playoff performances pushed San Antonio to the Finals for the first time since 2014. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)The 22-year-old's rapid rise has placed him in conversations alongside some of the most impactful big men in modern NBA history.As the Spurs punched their ticket to the NBA Finals, Victor Wembanyama delivered a Game 7 performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder that placed him in the company of legends such as Shaquille O'Neal and other all-time greats.Joins Hall of Fame big men in playoff historyOver the course of the seven-game battle with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Victor Wembanyama piled up 191 points and 19 blocks.According to StatMuse, only two other players in NBA history have recorded at least 175 points and 15 blocks in a Conference Finals series: Shaquille O'Neal and Hakeem Olajuwon.Historic two-way playoff recordWhile joining elite company statistically, Victor Wembanyama also created a historic milestone of his own.With the Thunder eliminated, he became the first player ever to tally 15-plus three-pointers and 15-plus blocks in a Conference Finals series, showcasing the unique blend of shooting and rim protection that makes him such a difficult matchup.Inspires one of youngest finals teams everThe French superstar has not only dominated on the court but also helped raise the level of his teammates. San Antonio's success this postseason showed that its youthful core may be further along than expected.Also read: Victor Wembanyama's track record vs Knicks ahead of Spurs' NBA Finals battle; full breakdownAt an average age of just over 25 years, the Spurs are now the second-youngest team ever to advance to the NBA Finals, behind only the Bill Walton-led Trail Blazers of the late 1970s.Becomes youngest Western Finals MVP everThe 7-foot-4 center’s dominant series against Oklahoma City culminated in him receiving the Western Conference Finals MVP award after Game 7.Among the five players to have won the trophy since its inception, the Spurs star now stands as the youngest recipient.Historic triple-double and block recordThe Spurs star entered Game 7 with plenty of historic accomplishments already under his belt.Among them was a record-setting 12-block outing against Minnesota and a postseason triple-double featuring blocks, a feat achieved previously by only Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrew Bynum.Joins LeBron in exclusive under-22 finals clubWembanyama's historic season added yet another milestone as he became only the third player in league history to make the All-NBA First Team and advance to the NBA Finals by age 22.Also read: Victor Wembanyama NBA 2K27 cover rumor fuels ‘2K curse’ fears ahead of Spurs vs Knicks FinalsLeBron James was the most recent player to achieve it in 2007, while Max Zaslofsky was the first back in 1948.