Spurs’ Wembanyama and Thunder’s Holmgren have off nights in rookie showdown
1 year, 1 month ago

Spurs’ Wembanyama and Thunder’s Holmgren have off nights in rookie showdown

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren avoided adding fuel to the idea that they compete with each other, even though media and fans constantly link the slender 7-footers. Wembanyama said he wasn’t aware he was even being compared to Holmgren. Wembanyama finished with eight points on 4-for-15 shooting, grabbed 14 rebounds and blocked two shots in San Antonio’s 123-87 loss to Oklahoma City. Wembanyama dunked on a post-up against Josh Giddey, then hit a midrange jumper to cut Oklahoma City’s lead to 39-37 midway through the second quarter.

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Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94
3 days, 1 hour ago

Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored 30 points and tied a career high with 10 blocks as the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 114-94 victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Wembanyama is the first player with four 3-pointers and 10 blocks in a game in NBA history and the first player under 21 with multiple games …

Wembanyama returns from three-game absence to help Spurs rally past Warriors, 104-94
1 month ago

Wembanyama returns from three-game absence to help Spurs rally past Warriors, 104-94

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored 25 points, Harrison Barnes had 22 and the San Antonio Spurs overcame a 17-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 104-94 on Saturday night. Trailing 81-64 with 1:55 left in the third quarter, San Antonio closed the game on a 40-13 run to win three straight for the first time since January …

Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130
1 month, 1 week ago

Wembanyama shrugs off 50-point performance that leaves teammates in awe as Spurs top Wizards 139-130

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 50 points in a performance that left his San Antonio teammates and the opposition in awe. “Really, my first thought is, eventually I want the rest of our performances, the rest of our games to overshadow this one,” said Wembanyama, the top pick in the 2023 draft. “I wish, I want to …

Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130
1 month, 1 week ago

Wembanyama has career-high 50 points and 8 3-pointers to help Spurs top Wizards, 139-130

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had a career-high 50 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. At 20 years 314 days, Wembanyama is the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points, trailing only Brandon Jennings, LeBron James and Devin Booker. Devin Vassell had 17 points in his third game for …

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games
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1 month, 1 week ago

Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joins elite company through 82 career NBA games

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama had another monstrous outing that put him in the record books among some impressive company. Wembanyama had 34 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Sacramento Kings 116-96 on Monday night. And with his outstanding performance, Wembanyama joined Oscar Robertson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry …

Wembanyama's Historic 5x5 Performance Propels Spurs to Victory
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wembanyama's Historic 5x5 Performance Propels Spurs to Victory

The Hindu  

Victor Wembanyama shines with a 5x5 performance, showcasing his versatility and leadership for the San Antonio Spurs against the Utah Jazz. Despite scoring a career-low six points, Wembanyama shines with 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five blocks and five steals. He joins Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko as the only players to achieve this feat multiple times.

Wembanyama's Double-Double Leads Spurs to Victory Over Jazz
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wembanyama's Double-Double Leads Spurs to Victory Over Jazz

Associated Press  

San Antonio Spurs defeated the Utah Jazz 106-88, with Victor Wembanyama leading the Spurs with 25 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals, and 5 blocks. Chris Paul added 19 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds for the Spurs. The Jazz were led by 16 points from Collin Sexton and 14 points and 11 rebounds from John Collins. The Spurs …

Victor Wembanyama vs. Chet Holmgren: A running diary of the big-man matchup
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Victor Wembanyama vs. Chet Holmgren: A running diary of the big-man matchup

New York Times  

During Wednesday’s nationally televised game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, The Athletic‘s Kelly Iko and Andrew Schlecht conducted a running diary of the highly-anticipated Chet Holmgren versus Victor Wembanyama. Holmgren: six points, two rebounds, one assist, one block, one steal Wembanyama: four points, three rebounds, one assist Second quarter Schlecht: Holmgren gets a shot-clock violation after …

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama has second 5×5 night of his career in win over Jazz
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama has second 5×5 night of his career in win over Jazz

New York Times  

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama added to his list of career achievements Thursday night by recording his second 5×5 statistical line game in just his 76th NBA game. Wembanyama tallied 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five blocks and five steals in the Spurs’ 106-88 win over the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. 🚨Victor Wembanyama with an UNREAL 5×5 …

Wembanyama's Alley-Oop Magic Leads Spurs to Home Win
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Wembanyama's Alley-Oop Magic Leads Spurs to Home Win

Associated Press  

The San Antonio Spurs overcame a 22-point deficit in the first half to defeat the Houston Rockets 109-106 in their home opener. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocks, while Jeremy Sochan added 17 points and 12 rebounds. Despite trailing by 22 points in the first half, San Antonio fought back with a strong …

Dončić and Thompson ignite Mavericks' offense, overwhelm Spurs in thrilling debut
2 months ago

Dončić and Thompson ignite Mavericks' offense, overwhelm Spurs in thrilling debut

CNN  

Luka Dončić and Klay Thompson led the Dallas Mavericks to a 120-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in the latest edition of the I-35 Rivalry. Dončić missed the entire preseason with a calf injury, but the Slovenian superstar and the four-time NBA champion already looked like they have plenty of chemistry.

Are Victor Wembanyama, Spurs on right track to building a contender in San Antonio?
8 months, 1 week ago

Are Victor Wembanyama, Spurs on right track to building a contender in San Antonio?

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs held fan appreciation day at Frost Bank Center on Sunday afternoon. The club’s competitiveness through the post-All-Star Game stretch of the season prompted a declaration from an ebullient Popovich after Sunday’s win that he was ready to begin a new season, “after about a week and a half off.” When the Spurs regrouped …

Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankle
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama to miss rematch against Suns with sprained left ankle

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will miss Monday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns because of a sprained left ankle. San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said the injury is not severe and it is “a little better than 50-50” that Wembanyama will play Wednesday at Utah. “He tweaked it sometime during and kept playing,” Popovich said, “and it …

Column: Lakers able to overcome Victor Wembanyama’s rare performance
10 months ago

Column: Lakers able to overcome Victor Wembanyama’s rare performance

LA Times  

Their meeting was almost poetic, a confluence of basketball eras, a rhapsody in sneakers. In piling up 27 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, five steals and five blocked shots in the Spurs’ 123-118 loss to the Lakers on Friday, the 7-foot-4 Frenchman pulled off a rare 5 by 5: at least five points, five rebounds, five assists, five steals and …

LeBron James and Lakers wowed by Victor Wembanyama, but their coach is frustrated in win
10 months ago

LeBron James and Lakers wowed by Victor Wembanyama, but their coach is frustrated in win

LA Times  

Lakers star LeBron James battles San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama for a rebound during the first half of the Lakers’ 123-118 win Friday at Crypto.com Arena. The offense continued to surge with LeBron James returning to action, he and Anthony Davis leading an undefeated starting five — along with Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell — to its …

Spurs are far from contending, but Victor Wembanyama’s defense is on a rapid ascent
11 months ago

Spurs are far from contending, but Victor Wembanyama’s defense is on a rapid ascent

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — A few weeks ago, Joel Embiid said he wondered if Victor Wembanyama knew what he wanted. No,” Wembanyama said after blocking six shots in the Spurs’ win Saturday over the Washington Wizards. In San Antonio’s first 19 games, the Spurs conducted an experiment of sorts, putting second-year forward Jeremy Sochan on the ball, playing Wembanyama at power forward …

Victor Wembanyama at the halfway point: The good, the bad and the unbelievable
11 months ago

Victor Wembanyama at the halfway point: The good, the bad and the unbelievable

New York Times  

It’s only been half a season. Even as the Spurs have continued to struggle — the team is just 7-32 on the season — Wembanyama’s performances have steadily improved, including a dominant start to his January. “I really enjoy watching him.” As we reach the halfway point of Wembanyama’s first season, now is a good time to take stock of …

After Wembanyama’s clashes with Giannis and Jarrett Allen, Spurs’ rookie knows his biggest challenge
11 months, 2 weeks ago

After Wembanyama’s clashes with Giannis and Jarrett Allen, Spurs’ rookie knows his biggest challenge

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — In just over two months of his promising NBA career, Victor Wembanyama has learned what it’s like to lose, to play with the proverbial bull’s-eye stitched to his 7-foot-4 frame as the No. And, Wembanyama has played against LeBron and Giannis and now “Wilt” — the name I’ve affectionately given to Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen, who, every time I …

Victor Wembanyama will miss Spurs’ game Friday in New Orleans with hip tightness
1 year ago

Victor Wembanyama will miss Spurs’ game Friday in New Orleans with hip tightness

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out of San Antonio’s game against New Orleans on Friday because of right hip tightness, the first time that the highly touted rookie will sit for a contest this season. 1 pick in the 2023 draft averaged 19.3 points and 9.7 rebounds through the first 18 games of the season for San …

NBA’s next big rivalry? Wembanyama, Holmgren finally meet as Rookie of the Year race heats up
1 year, 1 month ago

NBA’s next big rivalry? Wembanyama, Holmgren finally meet as Rookie of the Year race heats up

New York Times  

What a brutal way to have the start of your NBA career delayed. “ definitely strained him, because he’s never in his conscious life not had basketball,” Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said recently when I asked him about Holmgren’s long road back. In terms of sheer production, here’s where they stand so far… Wembanyama A team-high 19.7 points per game …

Victor Wembanyama’s NBA education is underway. The French teen is passing the early tests
1 year, 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama’s NBA education is underway. The French teen is passing the early tests

Associated Press  

Here’s some of what San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama has experienced so far in the NBA: Scoring 38 points in a game, playing in a back-to-back for the first time, being part of two 40-point losses, wasting a huge lead and losing, overcoming a huge deficit and winning. “The guy’s going to be great,” said Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, …

Hollinger: Victor Wembanyama’s breakout was a sight to behold in Phoenix
1 year, 1 month ago

Hollinger: Victor Wembanyama’s breakout was a sight to behold in Phoenix

New York Times  

PHOENIX — There’s a special feeling when you’re in the building for that, “Holy s—!” moment, that rare, special game in which a young prodigy establishes that he’s ready to take his place as one of the game’s next big stars. If you missed it, the San Antonio Spurs’ 7-foot-4 French phenom took over crunchtime in just his fifth NBA …

Victor Wembanyama ignites Spurs comeback vs. Suns, Kevin Durant with dunk in final seconds
1 year, 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama ignites Spurs comeback vs. Suns, Kevin Durant with dunk in final seconds

New York Times  

The San Antonio Spurs pulled off a miraculous last-minute comeback over the Phoenix Suns, winning 115-114 Tuesday night. Here’s what you need to know: As the Suns led 114-111 with 22 seconds to play, Spurs guard Devin Vassell missed a 3-point attempt but Victor Wembanyama outworked Kevin Durant to grab the offensive rebound and slam home the putback. Then with …

Victor Wembanyama, Kawhi Leonard and Spurs franchise faces — past and future
1 year, 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama, Kawhi Leonard and Spurs franchise faces — past and future

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — The San Antonio Spurs are in the nadir of their franchise history. Sunday night in downtown Los Angeles did not just mark the 7-foot-4, 19-year-old phenom’s first road game, it was Wembanyama’s first head-to-head meeting with San Antonio’s previous homegrown franchise player, current Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. In 2014, Leonard made his first All-Defensive team and was …

Watching Victor Wembanyama with an NBA scout: ‘He can get any shot he wants’
1 year, 1 month ago

Watching Victor Wembanyama with an NBA scout: ‘He can get any shot he wants’

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO — With every passing possession in the fourth quarter — and the overtime period that followed — it became clear that not only did Victor Wembanyama want the ball in his hands, but also the feeling was mutual from his teammates who could sense his aggressive late-game mentality. But I’m still very proud.” For a player who has …

Victor Wembanyama’s debut gives Spurs a little bit of everything, except a win
1 year, 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama’s debut gives Spurs a little bit of everything, except a win

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO — Before tip-off of the San Antonio Spurs–Dallas Mavericks season opener on Wednesday night at Frost Bank Center, the hype that came with Victor Wembanyama’s entry into the NBA Draft seems to have been undersold. After a foul-plagued performance in a 126-119 loss — Wembanyama committed four fouls in his first 16 minutes of court time — disappointment …

Victor Wembanyama flashes fourth-quarter flurry in debut as Spurs fall to Mavericks
1 year, 2 months ago

Victor Wembanyama flashes fourth-quarter flurry in debut as Spurs fall to Mavericks

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO – The Victor Wembanyama experience had largely lulled people to sleep. But when Wembanyama was peeled off the Spurs’ bench one final time in the fourth quarter, with his team trailing by five, he transformed into a planet basketball fans hope he becomes all the time. The Dallas Mavericks won the game, 126-119, behind a 33-point triple-double from …

NBA Preseason Roundup: Wembanyama scores 15 points to lead Spurs past Rockets
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA Preseason Roundup: Wembanyama scores 15 points to lead Spurs past Rockets

The Hindu  

Top draft pick Victor Wembanyama scored 15 points in 21 minutes to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 117-103 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets in preseason action on Wednesday night. Amen Thompson, the fourth overall selection in June’s draft, and 20th pick Cam Whitmore started and combined to score five points in the first half for Houston. Thompson …

Wembanyama shines for Spurs in pre-season debut
1 year, 2 months ago

Wembanyama shines for Spurs in pre-season debut

The Hindu  

French prodigy Victor Wembanyama scored 20 points in an impressive pre-season debut for the San Antonio Spurs against Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. “I thought he was fine,” Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said of Wembanyama’s display. “In terms of the game it’s what I expected,” Wembanyama said. “They’re going to be a lot of fun for everybody to watch over …

NBA: Wembanyama targeting Spurs playoff berth in debut season
1 year, 3 months ago

NBA: Wembanyama targeting Spurs playoff berth in debut season

The Hindu  

French basketball prodigy Victor Wembanyama says he hopes to lead the San Antonio Spurs back to the NBA playoffs as he prepares for his first season in the league. Asked what his goal would be for his first season in Texas, the 19-year-old replied: “To qualify for the playoffs.” San Antonio last played in the postseason in the 2018-2019 campaign, …

Wembanyama more aggressive in stronger second Summer League game with Spurs in Las Vegas
1 year, 5 months ago

Wembanyama more aggressive in stronger second Summer League game with Spurs in Las Vegas

The Hindu  

Victor Wembanyama was yelling in celebration, punching the air, even got a Band-Aid on his right cheek because of some physicality. “I think I could have done more.. Have to keep learning.” READ: Minnesota Timberwolves adds Troy Brown Jr. and G Shake Milton There also were moments that reminded everyone that he’s still an NBA work in progress — he …

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama underwhelms in summer league debut, scores 9 points on 2-of-13 shooting
1 year, 5 months ago

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama underwhelms in summer league debut, scores 9 points on 2-of-13 shooting

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — The thousands who came out to watch Victor Wembanyama’s NBA Summer League debut walked away muttering to themselves about his skills as a ball screener. Wembanyama scuffled through much of his summer league lid-lifter, scoring nine points with eight rebounds and five blocks on 2-of-13 shooting in a 76-68 win over the Charlotte Hornets. “I’ve had a …

The Wembanyama sweepstakes and draft lottery has a winner: It's the Spurs
1 year, 7 months ago

The Wembanyama sweepstakes and draft lottery has a winner: It's the Spurs

China Daily  

File photo of Victor Wembanyama. CHICAGO — Victor Wembanyama is now set to begin his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs, after they won the NBA draft lottery and the No 1 overall pick on Tuesday night. "He's an incredible young man," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver told ESPN as part of its draft lottery broadcast. "I think the team …

Victor Wembanyama scouting report: What the San Antonio Spurs are getting
1 year, 7 months ago

Victor Wembanyama scouting report: What the San Antonio Spurs are getting

New York Times  

Here’s everything you need to know about Victor Wembanyama, the 19-year-old French phenom expected to go No. Then he quickly emerged as a first-team player for Nanterre in 2020-21, starting 10 games in the French League and winning the Pro A league’s Best Shot Blocker award as well as its Rising Star award. He won the French League Best Young …

The Wembanyama Effect: How the buzz about Victor will influence NBA tanking and front office thinking this season
2 years, 2 months ago

The Wembanyama Effect: How the buzz about Victor will influence NBA tanking and front office thinking this season

New York Times  

HENDERSON, Nev. — There is nothing more amazing than an event that not only lives up to the hype, but also exceeds it. We all had high hopes for this week’s Battle Royale in the Las Vegas suburbs between the likely top two picks in the 2023 NBA draft, French big man Victor Wembanyama and G League Elite guard Scoot …

Wembanyama wows to leave NBA craving more
2 years, 2 months ago

Wembanyama wows to leave NBA craving more

China Daily  

Victor Wembanyama HENDERSON, Nevada — Victor Wembanyama didn't wait long to make an impression. The 7-foot-4 French phenomenon from the club Metropolitans 92 blocked shots at the rim and on the perimeter, got rebounds, ran the floor, set screens, scored on a nifty spin move, showed off his ability to dribble, dove for a loose ball and even played point …

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