Video shows Jones leaping to catch an alley-oop pass from Hornets’ rookie Nick Smith Jr. before throwing the ball down over Wemby and into the hoop.
ESPN’s Doris Burke referred to the play as Wembanyama’s “welcome to the NBA” moment.
Wembanyama, who was called the best NBA prospect since LeBron James going into the draft, ended the game with 9 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 blocks in a 76-68 win over the Hornets.
The sold-out crowd at Vegas’ Thomas & Mack Center marked just the second time that there was a sell out at the venue a day before a summer league game, according to ESPN.