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 the heralded rookie’s first season and some of the positives and negatives thus far. Wemby catches the inbound lob for 16 PTS in the 4Q 💪 📺 Hawks-Spurs is LIVE on TNT pic.twitter.com/gnNe43K8RO — NBA January 15, 2024 When I asked where Wembanyama had improved the most, San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich offered this assessment of his progress after Monday’s game in Atlanta, “Probably in aggressiveness,” Popovich said. It doesn’t seem like a trip to Austin to play for the Spurs’ G League team will be necessary — Wembanyama will be San Antonio’s starting center for the foreseeable future — but there are still a few areas where Popovich might read him the riot act for motivation.

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Wembanyama scores 30, matches career high with 10 blocks and Spurs roll past Trail Blazers 114-94
2 days, 16 hours 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 …

DeRozan, Sabonis help Kings rout Spurs 140-113, with Wembanyama sidelined by injury
2 weeks, 3 days ago

DeRozan, Sabonis help Kings rout Spurs 140-113, with Wembanyama sidelined by injury

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points, Domantas Sabonis had 22 points and 16 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings rolled to a 140-113 victory over San Antonio on Friday night, handing the Spurs their second straight loss without Victor Wembanyama. Spurs rookie Stephon Castle had 15 points, and Chris Paul had 11 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds. San …

Victor Wembanyama has first triple double of season to lead Spurs past Kings 127-125
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Victor Wembanyama has first triple double of season to lead Spurs past Kings 127-125

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Victor Wembanyama had 34 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his first triple-double of the season, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 127-125 on Sunday for their fifth win in six games. Paul made two free throws with 5.5 seconds to go to put San Antonio up five, and Domantas Sabonis hit a …

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 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul’s double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96
1 month, 1 week ago

Wembanyama’s 34 points, 14 rebounds, Paul’s double-double lead Spurs past Kings 116-96

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama had 34 points and 14 rebounds, Chris Paul added 12 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 116-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. De’Aron Fox had 24 points, Domantas Sabonis finished with 23 points and 12 rebounds and DeMar DeRozan added 21 points for Sacramento. Harrison Barnes …

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 …

Wembanyama Makes History with Second 5x5 Game, Joins Elite Company
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wembanyama Makes History with Second 5x5 Game, Joins Elite Company

CNN  

Victor Wembanyama achieves a rare '5x5' line for the second time in his career and more from around the NBA. He finished with 25 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, five steals and five blocks, becoming just the third player in NBA history with multiple 5x5 games after Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrei Kirilenko.

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, 3 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
1 month, 4 weeks 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.

Spurs present Victor Wembanyama with Rookie of the Year trophy at San Antonio College planetarium
7 months, 1 week ago

Spurs present Victor Wembanyama with Rookie of the Year trophy at San Antonio College planetarium

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs presented Victor Wembanyama with the NBA Rookie of the Year trophy on Saturday at the planetarium on the campus of San Antonio College — an appropriate venue, perhaps, for a player nicknamed “The Alien.” The 7-foot-3 center from France was a unanimous selection, the sixth player in league history to receive every first-place …

Victor Wembanyama of France named NBA Rookie of the Year
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Victor Wembanyama of France named NBA Rookie of the Year

China Daily  

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama and teammates react after a victory over the Denver Nuggets at Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA April 12, 2024. NEW YORK - San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama won the 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year award, the league announced on Monday, marking the first time a Frenchman has captured the honor. …

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting season
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting season

Associated Press  

Victor Wembanyama had a year like no rookie in NBA history. “My goals were always to help my team as best as I could and get better as the year went on,” Wembanyama said from San Antonio on TNT after the award was announced on the network’s NBA playoff pregame show. It’s always been really important and I’m glad it’s …

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 …

Victor Wembanyama has 18 points, seven blocks as Spurs ease past Grizzlies 102-87
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Victor Wembanyama has 18 points, seven blocks as Spurs ease past Grizzlies 102-87

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Victor Wembanyama had 18 points, seven blocks, seven rebounds and six assists, Julian Champagnie added 17 points, and the San Antonio Spurs rode a third-quarter outburst to a 102-87 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. “We came out and picked up our defense.” Whether it was the Spurs’ defense or poor shooting, Memphis made only …

Nikola Jokic scores 42 and outduels Victor Wembanyama in Nuggets’ 110-105 win over Spurs
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nikola Jokic scores 42 and outduels Victor Wembanyama in Nuggets’ 110-105 win over Spurs

Associated Press  

DENVER — Chalk this one up to Nikola Jokic after Victor Wembanyama came up just short of outdueling the player who is hoping to soon pick up his third MVP award. Jokic scored 42 points and outdueled the Rookie of the Year favorite in Denver’s 110-105 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night to retake sole possession of …

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is docked $25k for throwing a ball into the stands in celebration vs the Knicks... as the 7ft 4in rookie picks up the first fine of his NBA career
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is docked $25k for throwing a ball into the stands in celebration vs the Knicks... as the 7ft 4in rookie picks up the first fine of his NBA career

Daily Mail  

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama's celebratory toss of the basketball into the stands following an overtime victory over the New York Knicks earned him a $25,000 fine from the NBA, the league announced on Sunday. Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama was hit with his first fine after throwing a ball in the stands That action typically results in an automatic …

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 …

Warriors’ Curry, Spurs’ Wembanyama out for San Antonio-Golden State game with right ankle injuries
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Warriors’ Curry, Spurs’ Wembanyama out for San Antonio-Golden State game with right ankle injuries

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State star Stephen Curry and Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama were both out of Saturday night’s Spurs-Warriors game because of right ankle sprains. An MRI exam on Curry’s hurt ankle revealed no structural damage and he is scheduled to be re-evaluated Tuesday. The MRI was clear, he’s feeling better today,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said of Curry’s …

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’s NBA adjustment has been lickety-split, but ‘I can get so much better’
11 months ago

Victor Wembanyama’s NBA adjustment has been lickety-split, but ‘I can get so much better’

New York Times  

As the San Antonio Spurs played the 41st game of their shockingly ugly season, a 124-120 loss to the Hornets at Charlotte’s Spectrum Center on Friday night, Victor Wembanyama watched from the bench. Gregg Popovich and the team’s medical staff still don’t want him exposed to the rigors of back-to-back games, and the Hall of Fame head coach had acceded …

Trae Young starts strong, scores 36 points as Hawks beat Wembanyama-led Spurs, 109-99
11 months, 1 week ago

Trae Young starts strong, scores 36 points as Hawks beat Wembanyama-led Spurs, 109-99

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Trae Young sank his first six 3-point attempts to spark Atlanta’s hot-shooting start and the Hawks overcame Victor Wembanyama’s big second half to beat the San Antonio Spurs 109-99 on Monday. The Hawks had to survive a late scare after holding a big lead of 35 points, After making 10 of 14 shots from the field in the …

NBA: Golden State Warriors Rally to Beat Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs Rout Charlotte Hornets
11 months, 1 week ago

NBA: Golden State Warriors Rally to Beat Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs Rout Charlotte Hornets

News 18  

Golden State stars Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry shook off slow starts to power the Warriors to a much-needed 140-131 NBA victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday. “When he keeps it simple like that and just shoots when he’s open and keeps moving the ball, that’s when he’s at his best.” Curry added nine assists and Jonathan Kuminga added …

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 to miss Tuesday’s matchup with Bucks, Antetokounmpo with ankle injury
1 year ago

Victor Wembanyama to miss Tuesday’s matchup with Bucks, Antetokounmpo with ankle injury

The Hindu  

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama will miss Tuesday’s game against Milwaukee with a sore right ankle, delaying his first-ever matchup with Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. San Antonio ruled Wembanyama out Monday, a day after he had 17 points and 13 rebounds in 31 minutes in a 146-110 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Wembanyama’s double-double against New Orleans was …

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 …

Despite Spurs losing streak, Wembanyama sees ‘purpose’ and improvement from team
1 year ago

Despite Spurs losing streak, Wembanyama sees ‘purpose’ and improvement from team

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO — Since Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama on Sunday night produced a historic performance against the Denver Nuggets — the first player in NBA history to amass at least 22 points, 11 rebounds, six steals and four blocks in just 25 minutes of a 132-120 loss in Denver — it didn’t seem right to make him address the most …

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 …

Fast learner Wemby passing early tests
1 year, 1 month ago

Fast learner Wemby passing early tests

China Daily  

Victor Wembanyama is living up to the hype in his rookie NBA season. REUTERS 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 …

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, …

Victor Wembanyama commanding favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year after breakout performances
1 year, 1 month ago

Victor Wembanyama commanding favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year after breakout performances

New York Times  

Betting on Victor Wembanyama to win NBA Rookie of the Year didn’t seem like a controversial opinion at the start of the season. Wembanyama was +125 to win Rookie of the Year just a few weeks ago, with Scoot Henderson and Chet Holmgren not far behind at +300. 📊: 38 PTS | 10 REB | 2 AST | 2 BLK …

Scottie Barnes crashes the Victor Wembanyama party: A running diary
1 year, 1 month ago

Scottie Barnes crashes the Victor Wembanyama party: A running diary

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO — There are a few questions I hear regularly from non-sports fans who are curious about my job. Well, you better believe I’m writing a running diary of Victor Wembanyama’s first game against the Raptors. “Never seen anyone that tall in life.” Before the game With apologies to Greg Oden, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson, the …

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, 1 month 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 …

NBA Preseason Roundup: Rockets rally to top Spurs, who sat Wembanyama
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA Preseason Roundup: Rockets rally to top Spurs, who sat Wembanyama

The Hindu  

San Antonio sat No. Amen Thompson, the fourth overall selection, and 20th pick Cam Whitmore finished with 15 points apiece and the Rockets outscored San Antonio 36-13 in the final period to remain unbeaten. 76ERS 127 BEAT NETS 119 Kelly Oubre Jr. had 21 points, Tobias Harris and Paul Reed scored 18 apiece and Philadelphia earned its first preseason victory, …

NBA pre-season: Wembanyama shines again in second game for San Antonio Spurs
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA pre-season: Wembanyama shines again in second game for San Antonio Spurs

The Hindu  

Victor Wembanyama, this year’s number one draft pick in the NBA, shined again with an eye-catching 23-point performance in his second pre-season outing for the San Antonio Spurs. Frenchman Wembanyama led the Spurs to a 120-104 home win over a second-string Miami Heat, with the 19-year-old also adding four rebounds, four assists and three blocks in just under 23 minutes …

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 …

With Victor Wembanyama in the limelight, Spurs embark on a new era
1 year, 2 months ago

With Victor Wembanyama in the limelight, Spurs embark on a new era

New York Times  

SAN ANTONIO — The official media attendance at Monday morning’s San Antonio Spurs media day event was an even 100. Here’s another official statistic from Monday’s session: It took coach Gregg Popovich a little under 10 minutes to pronounce he was tired of answering questions about “Wemby.” To be fair, Popovich, the newly minted member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball …

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