However, behind Wembanyama, the Spurs don't really have a high-level second option. Devin Vassell once flashed that potential, but after his lackluster start to the season, it's clear that his ceiling is as a third or fourth option on a good team.
If Wembanyama took another jump between now and the next ratings update, it would mroe than likely place him at least tied for a top five spot in the game's rankings. Now, onto th
Victor Wembanyama, Milwaukee Bucks and San Antonio Spurs
According to the NBA's most recent MVP ladder, Wembanyama is fourth in the running to win the Michael Jordan Trophy, behind only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. His two dominant performances against Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are key reasons why he jumped ahead from the fifth spot, passing Jayson Tatum.
It's Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks vs Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs tonight at Fiserv Forum. Follow here for live game updates.
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is making waves in the league with his standout performances this season. Dive into the debate as Jeff Garcia and Spurs on Sports Illustrated's Matt Guzman explore Wembanyama's impressive stats and his impact on the Spurs' dynamics.
Victor Wembanyama pulled up to Washington Square Park to play chess despite it being a very rainy Saturday in New York City. The French superstar started playing when he was around seven years old, and his love for it is still there even now that he is an NBA star.
The San Antonio Spurs suffered their second straight loss after falling to the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. French star Victor Wembanyama expressed frustration with the team’s performances this NBA season.
MILWAUKEE -- Less than two minutes into Wednesday night's showdown between the Milwaukee Bucks and San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama took a pass in semi-transition, pump-faked and floated into a one-legged 3-pointer. A few minutes later, he drove baseline, challenged Giannis Antetokounmpo at the rim and double-clutched for an absurd finish.
Wembanyama may lead the NBA in blocks for the remainder of his playing days, but if he keeps developing his perimeter game on such high volume, he’ll almost certainly earn a scoring title at some juncture.
Benny the Bull challenged Victor Wembanyama and his Spurs teammates to a game of chess in the middle of their warmups.