The Parisian Patisserie of Victor Wembanyama

[poopbox]

Spurs at Drake concert in Austin

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Imagine you got tickets to this show and then Wemby and Collins are standing in front of you all night

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/KENS5/status/1702360435331092797

[heyheymymy]

Shit id be more star struck seeing Vic and Zach than Dreke

[heyheymymy]

And yeah

Dev def did not miss bicep day lol

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/SpursSixthMan/status/1702384117973663943

[heyheymymy]

Lol that haircut looks more like Womby

[koriwhat]

Lol that haircut looks more like Womby

I def know where he got that jersey at. :lmao

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/nikebasketball/status/1702397285072773629

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

lol @ Malaki's purse

I thought the same thing...lovely.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/SpursCulture/status/1702470251982586258

[ambchang]

https://twitter.com/SpursCulture/status/1702470251982586258

There are four guys. Wait … five.

[Ice009]

So those shoes where he threw the baseball pitch in the above video are just a lifestyle shoe, and the G.T. Hustle 2 is what Victor will be wearing on court? I haven't bought a pair of basketball shoes for a while. I think I will try and pick up a pair of the G.T. Hustle 2s if they release some more colorways. Don't like the current colorways I've seen.

[tim_duncan_fan]

https://twitter.com/SpursCulture/status/1702470251982586258

I wanna make a joke about how they are so lightskinned but that's more or less how we have always won chips, so nevermind lmao

[pookenstein]

With the headband Collins looks like the Karate Kid.

[Vince Carter's ankle]

https://twitter.com/SpursCulture/status/1702470251982586258
starting lineup

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/nikebasketball/status/1702729256315523269

https://twitter.com/nikebasketball/status/1702715183540625824

[Mr. Body]

With the headband Collins looks like the Karate Kid.

Everyone knows Zach is Cobra Kai.

[J_Paco]

No shit. Even worse than a Taylor Swift concert. I'd sneak out the back and do something fun.


TBH, even if I was the franchise PG for the Spurs, I wouldn't be going to a Drake concert.

I've fallen off Drake a while ago, but the shorties still rock with his music. If you are boo'd up or want to meet someone at the show it might be an option. LOL

Then again, he came to DC some weeks ago and I wasn't gonna pay those inflated prices for his Pop/R&B/Fake tough guy rhymes. LOL

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

https://images2.imgbox.com/19/5a/vj5DdJ8A_o.jpg

Bastards told him they were going to Pearl Jam

[tbdog]

^ lol

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXKQcEFoGvo

[ace3g]

From Spurs FB

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[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/kpelton/status/1704282068631601224

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXKQcEFoGvo

Man...can't wait for the season to start! This guy basically echoing out what Woj said...some top executives in the league believe that Wemby could be the best player on offensive end and defensive end by year 3 or 4.

[spurraider21]

Man...can't wait for the season to start! This guy basically echoing out what Woj said...some top executives in the league believe that Wemby could be the best player on offensive end and defensive end by year 3 or 4.
its within the range of outcomes. the defense is the easiest to see working. we've already seen the monster that gobert has been defensively for years now, but you are adding even more length and mobility, just insane. and not just a matter of measurables, wemby is shown great timing and feel on that end. its honestly very difficult to envision him not being a defensive game-changer. even if the occasional grizzly bear like embiid punishes him in the paint, he's going to deter so many shots.

offensively its harder to project because we dont really know what to do with him yet. hes not much of a low post player at this time. he's not a great outside shooter at this time. and like we saw in summer league, you dont exactly want to dump the ball to him at the top of the 3 point line and have him initiate by dribbling through crowds. my best guess is that at least early on, offensively he is treated mainly as a finisher. dunker spot/lobs. pick and roll lobs. flare outs/pindowns for midrange J's. and pick and pop game. as far as his ball handling... i mainly see that coming into play in pick and pop game to punish closeouts, and obviously in transition. but in the half court game, i dont see them just dumping him the ball and asking him to create. at least not yet. he might also be the guy they just throw the ball to late in the shot clock when the play broke down, and just have him elevate and shoot over people as the last gasp offense

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/MacPena/status/1704634761816285573

[ambchang]

My major concern is how much room he takes on offence. If he was to create on dribble drives, he takes up an entire side of the court with his dribble and stride, which means that either hope defence will close out quickly, or the other three or four guys would have to crowd on the weak side of the court which makes the offence incredibly crowded. The spurs will not only need good shooters, they need quick shooters.

As pointed out in the above post; he is likely best as a pick and pop option. But that said someone that skinny may not be best suited as a screener.

Well, that’s why the coaching staff is getting paid millions to solve this.

[tim_duncan_fan]

We need to brace for deep inefficiency from him this first season at least, if not beyond this first season.

I hope he is working on his strength and his shot.

Just being tall won't cut it, if we are honest. Luckily he is just going on 20.

[couchman]

We need to brace for deep inefficiency from him this first season at least, if not beyond this first season.
...

Agreed.
The move to Paris Mets was designed to do that and we'll see more of it with the Spurs.
With Mets, Wemby jacked up a bunch of 3's and other shots that he wasn't really allowed to take at ASVEL.
His efficiency with those shots was not great, but he was given room to fail and learn and get better, and as a result we got to see that he likely will be a good 3pt shooter and outside player eventually.

To maximize his potential the Spurs will need to be ok with him continuing to experiment and fail and learn.
Eventually you do have the reign that in though.
Once he has an unstoppable combo of efficient offensive skills there isn't a point to continuing to fail at the other things he's not great at.
It will be interesting to see how Pop deals with it. Historically he wants to reign in guys right away, but as he has aged (and the Manu experience) he has learned to let people go a bit more

[tim_duncan_fan]

Pop has already said they plan to let Victor be Victor. I am just not 100% sure of what that is or what that means.

[couchman]

Pop has already said they plan to let Victor be Victor. I am just not 100% sure of what that is or what that means.

I think that means at least one more year of this being a lottery team.
I hope, however, that Pop balances that approach with some hard-ass coaching to make sure bad habits don't become ingrained.

[Mr. Body]

Pop has already said they plan to let Victor be Victor. I am just not 100% sure of what that is or what that means.

I'm pretty sure that's a reference to Victor Wembanyama.

[John B]

Pop has already said they plan to let Victor be Victor. I am just not 100% sure of what that is or what that means.

There is pressure to be in the shadows of Timmy and DRob as Spurs great big men. I think Pop is saying let Wemby be Wemby, and will not try to compare or mold him into another Tim or DRob. Wemby is obviously a very unique player with what he can do at his size. But Pop will patiently observe and assess how he can maximize, surround him with complimentary personnel (either with what we already have or trades/pickups by trade deadline) and translate those to W’s.

Wemby is real lucky that he is being coached by someone who is at no way under any kind of pressure to win now. Pop is already the GOAT and he will protect and develop Wemby at pace that will not risk any injuries. Any other coach would not have that luxury whose job security lies on winning in the immediate future. Not Pop. It’s Win/Win for both. So Wemby can be Wemby.

[tim_duncan_fan]

There is pressure to be in the shadows of Timmy and DRob as Spurs great big men. I think Pop is saying let Wemby be Wemby, and will not try to compare or mold him into another Tim or DRob. Wemby is obviously a very unique player with what he can do at his size. But Pop will patiently observe and assess how he can maximize, surround him with complimentary personnel (either with what we already have or trades/pickups by trade deadline) and translate those to W’s.

Wemby is real lucky that he is being coached by someone who is at no way under any kind of pressure to win now. Pop is already the GOAT and he will protect and develop Wemby at pace that will not risk any injuries. Any other coach would not have that luxury whose job security lies on winning in the immediate future. Not Pop. It’s Win/Win for both. So Wemby can be Wemby.

Yeah, it is the maximizing where I am concerned. We seem to be looking at long 2s and 30% from 3. I'll admit that I come at this from a super-skeptical perspective in the interest of being prepared.

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S25HykG4l94

[JuneJive]

I see his decision making when double teamed the swing skill.

If he gets it right he will unlock the whole teams offensive potential.

[TrainOfThought5]

My major concern is how much room he takes on offence. If he was to create on dribble drives, he takes up an entire side of the court with his dribble and stride, which means that either hope defence will close out quickly, or the other three or four guys would have to crowd on the weak side of the court which makes the offence incredibly crowded. The spurs will not only need good shooters, they need quick shooters.

As pointed out in the above post; he is likely best as a pick and pop option. But that said someone that skinny may not be best suited as a screener.

Well, that’s why the coaching staff is getting paid millions to solve this.

how tall is this help defense you speak of??

[exstatic]

My major concern is how much room he takes on offence. If he was to create on dribble drives, he takes up an entire side of the court with his dribble and stride, which means that either hope defence will close out quickly, or the other three or four guys would have to crowd on the weak side of the court which makes the offence incredibly crowded. The spurs will not only need good shooters, they need quick shooters.

As pointed out in the above post; he is likely best as a pick and pop option. But that said someone that skinny may not be best suited as a screener.

Well, that’s why the coaching staff is getting paid millions to solve this.

He takes up his exact direct path to the basket, just like any other player.

[ambchang]

how tall is this help defense you speak of??

Doesn't really matter than much if he puts the ball on the floor, which was what happened in the first summer league game. Obviously that game was a test out game and he was instructed to run wild and stretch his capabilities, but as long as he puts the ball on the floor quick guards can come in for swipes. Victor has an incredibly smooth and low dribble for someone his size, but that is still relative to someone of his size.


He takes up his exact direct path to the basket, just like any other player.

His wingspan is long and takes up a huge amount of space. He has an incredibly low dribble for someone his size, so it is hard for him to keep it close to his body. Don't get me wrong, he has incredible perimeter skills for a big man, like a 7'4" wing player, but he still needs an incredible amount of real estate to operate on drives.

[spurraider21]

how tall is this help defense you speak of??
To execute a legal dribble the ball has to hit the floor. We’re talking about people crowding his dribble not swatting a fadeaway

[BatManu20]

Wemby blending in with the locals already tbh.

1706081529372299598

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

Whats he holding?

[ace3g]

Whats he holding?

One of those tiny mics

[ace3g]

Some more pics from FB

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F61yhcXWcAAB_x2?format=jpg&name=large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F600mPcWQAAnlGp?format=jpg&name=medium

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

One of those tiny mics

lol didn't want to accuse him of vaping

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

To execute a legal dribble the ball has to hit the floor. We’re talking about people crowding his dribble not swatting a fadeaway

tbf victor could just bounce it off the defenders' heads

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/BallySportsSA/status/1707224620170944525

[NameLess Scrub]

Getting back here to see the discussion on how to make Wemby work.

I’m still skeptical on how a type of player that never works as a star will work this time. His body development has gone out of the boundaries of what a functional basketball player typically is.

Either he proves to be a bust, stuck in positional limbo, injury prone, or he actually pans out to be a star/superstar.

Can’t wait to find out

[exstatic]

Getting back here to see the discussion on how to make Wemby work.

I’m still skeptical on how a type of player that never works as a star will work this time. His body development has gone out of the boundaries of what a functional basketball player typically is.

Either he proves to be a bust, stuck in positional limbo, injury prone, or he actually pans out to be a star/superstar.

Can’t wait to find out

His floor is Rudy Gobert, a multi DPOY, All Star, and All NBA player. He won’t be an outright bust, even if he doesn’t become The Alien.

[Mr. Body]

Getting back here to see the discussion on how to make Wemby work.

I’m still skeptical on how a type of player that never works as a star will work this time. His body development has gone out of the boundaries of what a functional basketball player typically is.

Either he proves to be a bust, stuck in positional limbo, injury prone, or he actually pans out to be a star/superstar.

Can’t wait to find out

Well he's never been a star in a major basketball league before so who knows!

[NameLess Scrub]

His floor is Rudy Gobert, a multi DPOY, All Star, and All NBA player. He won’t be an outright bust, even if he doesn’t become The Alien.

That would be better than complete bust for sure.
Gobert would still be a wasted 1st pick though, and he has to bulk up to play like a defensive center consistently.

Still have to see how Miller and Scoot work out.

[Mr. Body]

A DPOY is not a wasted number one pick.

[exstatic]

That would be better than complete bust for sure.
Gobert would still be a wasted 1st pick though, and he has to bulk up to play like a defensive center consistently.

Still have to see how Miller and Scoot work out.

Gobert had 6 First Team All D selections, 3 DPOYS, 4 All NBA selections, and 3 ASG selections. You’d have to go back to AD in 2012 to have a #1 overall pick put up that kind of bling. Having him become a modern Gobert would not be a wasted pick.

[Rocalcio]

A French channel just aired a very interesting interview of Wembanyama this evening. It lasts 40 minutes and many topics are discussed, such as his mindset, the influence of his parents, but also his daily routine. He wakes up at 6:30 and is a the practice at 7:50, saying that normally the practice starts at 10:00 but he wants to be there all the time and the coaching staff always forbid him to go to the gym all the time. He also talks about his nutrition habits now that he’s in SA.

So yeah, that’s in French, so many won’t understand what they say, but you can really see that the kid is clever, he speaks like a veteran at 19. Impressive…

https://www.canalplus.com/divertissement/clique-x/h/10566116_50001

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id7anZGZFfs

[SpurSpike]

They just had to give him the tiniest hand mic possible, lol.

[KingKev]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id7anZGZFfs

Maybe it’s the whiskey but I had tears in my eyes watching that. We are god damn blessed.

[KobesAchilles]

A DPOY is not a wasted number one pick.
Marcus Camby says otherwise

[KobesAchilles]

Gobert had 6 First Team All D selections, 3 DPOYS, 4 All NBA selections, and 3 ASG selections. You’d have to go back to AD in 2012 to have a #1 overall pick put up that kind of bling. Having him become a modern Gobert would not be a wasted pick.
But it wouldn’t help us in any way shape or form. This isn’t the 2010s anymore. Your big man has to be a threat to score. There’s a reason why Gobert teams get trounced in the playoffs. You pic n roll him to death and defend him with a small. If Wemby is Gobert then we are fucked.

[Mr. Body]

Lmao I'd draft Wemby number one this year purely on defense alone. Yall are gimps.

[JPB]

Some people have a very selective memory regarding #1 picks and forget Anthony Bennett, Greg Oden, Kwame brown, , Markelle Fultz, Michael Olowokandi... were #1 picks. You shouldn't necessarily expect MJ or Kareem every year. If your guy is a pernenial all star, that's already a sucess.

[exstatic]

But it wouldn’t help us in any way shape or form. This isn’t the 2010s anymore. Your big man has to be a threat to score. There’s a reason why Gobert teams get trounced in the playoffs. You pic n roll him to death and defend him with a small. If Wemby is Gobert then we are fucked.

Sure it would. Our worst aspect last year was defense, and he’s going to be All Multiverse at that. This also isn't the 90s. Almost no contending teams lean into their bigs for scoring. It’s guard/wing league now.

[Mr. Body]

Speaking of Gobert, that 2013 draft was dreadful. The first 9 picks were awful other than Victor Oladipo, who was good until injuries got him. CJ McCollum at 10, then the rest of the first round was mostly crap. Other than Giannis, Gobert would be the first pick in a redraft.

[jhfenton]

A French channel just aired a very interesting interview of Wembanyama this evening. It lasts 40 minutes and many topics are discussed, such as his mindset, the influence of his parents, but also his daily routine. He wakes up at 6:30 and is a the practice at 7:50, saying that normally the practice starts at 10:00 but he wants to be there all the time and the coaching staff always forbid him to go to the gym all the time. He also talks about his nutrition habits now that he’s in SA.

So yeah, that’s in French, so many won’t understand what they say, but you can really see that the kid is clever, he speaks like a veteran at 19. Impressive…

https://www.canalplus.com/divertissement/clique-x/h/10566116_50001

Thank you for the link. I would probably never have stumbled across it. FWIW, I had to use a VPN to watch it. It gave a generic error message when I tried to watch it directly from the US.

[Rocalcio]

Thank you for the link. I would probably never have stumbled across it. FWIW, I had to use a VPN to watch it. It gave a generic error message when I tried to watch it directly from the US.

I thought about that indeed, sorry…

[jhfenton]

I thought about that indeed, sorry…

Thanks. It was fine. I have a VPN subscription just for that kind of thing. It was more of an explanation for anyone else who got the cryptic error.

It really was a great interview. He is much more relaxed in French, as you would expect.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F7kJ3eDWwAAaS9J?format=png&name=900x900

[John B]

It’s premature, but will Wemby eventually replace Timmy as Spurs best player ever? And even goat PF? Ir would he be playing 5 eventually and surpass Jabbar? It’s silly but just a thought.

[Dhbsr555]

It’s premature, but will Wemby eventually replace Timmy as Spurs best player ever? And even goat PF? Ir would he be playing 5 eventually and surpass Jabbar? It’s silly but just a thought.

he may very well be a better scorer but Timmy holds the weight of 5 championships over wemby

[John B]

he may very well be a better scorer but Timmy holds the weight of 5 championships over wemby

For now. While also Wemby may do something that Timmy have never done, that’s string championships together. A long way to go. It’s just healthy comparison.

[Rocalcio]

Thanks. It was fine. I have a VPN subscription just for that kind of thing. It was more of an explanation for anyone else who got the cryptic error.

It really was a great interview. He is much more relaxed in French, as you would expect.

What struck me the most is how mature he appears when he speaks. You have way older guys who aren’t able to speak like that. You see that he thinks a lot, about so many things. He already has a great basketball IQ.

[Leetonidas]

It’s premature, but will Wemby eventually replace Timmy as Spurs best player ever? And even goat PF? Ir would he be playing 5 eventually and surpass Jabbar? It’s silly but just a thought.

Highly doubtful. Tim is a top 5ish player ever. That is an extremely high bar for Wemby to clear

[thiste]

Highly doubtful. Tim is a top 5ish player ever. That is an extremely high bar for Wemby to clear

I thought the same thing about Tim early in his career (in respect to David).

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I am interested in whether or not they can improve Wemby's shot like they did for Kawhi, Vassel, KJ, and are attempting with Sochan.

[Leetonidas]

I thought the same thing about Tim early in his career (in respect to David).

I hear ya. I would have no complaints if this is a legit argument in 10 years

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I think from a physical standpoint, Wemby physically compares favorably to Jabbar. 7-3 to Jabbar's 7-2. Both right around 230 with 8 foot wingspans. Both are quick and fluid. Jabbar may be a better leaper but if so not by much.

They've even given Wemby goons like Collins and Sochan to Kareem's Washington and Rambis.

[poopbox]

It’s premature, but will Wemby eventually replace Timmy as Spurs best player ever? And even goat PF? Ir would he be playing 5 eventually and surpass Jabbar? It’s silly but just a thought.

That would insinuate Wemby will win AT LEAST 5 titles and have a highly productive 19 year nba career and we would compete for titles virtually all 19 of them.

So no... probably not.

Like if Wemby made 10 all nba teams in a spurs Jersey...which is phenomenal 1st ballet HOF stuff...he'd still be 5 shy of how many all nba teams Tim Duncan made :rollin

[John B]

That would insinuate Wemby will win AT LEAST 5 titles and have a highly productive 19 year nba career and we would compete for titles virtually all 19 of them.

So no... probably not.

Like if Wemby made 10 all nba teams in a spurs Jersey...which is phenomenal 1st ballet HOF stuff...he'd still be 5 shy of how many all nba teams Tim Duncan made :rollin

You are forgetting Timmy had 4 years of College. Wemby is just 19 and already very skilled to potentially get double-double and 2-3 blks a night. And by the time he gets to Timmy’s rookie age, Wemby would’ve had a good headstart in stats and experience.

Granted Wemby doesn’t have a DRob. But I think Sochan will be special, plus Vassell would be a prolific scorer, in addition to the seemingly very deep bench. I think they’ll be good fast and ultimately a championship team in 2-3 years. Wemby would be 21-22. It’s just a healthy comparison, but I think Wemby would have a very good headstart to possibly pass Timmy

[Dejounte]

A healthy comparison? Lmfao. Let him win one championship first. Damn.

[John B]

I didn’t say Wemby is better than Timmy. I said he has a good chance of possibly passing Timmy as Spurs’ GOAT and even All-Time PF. I even said it’s premature. But if what we can expect from Wemby is true then why not? Already Wemby has a headstart at a younger age entering the NBA. I love Timmy, 2nd only to Manu :lol, but as a Spur, you’d wish Wemby all the best, even better than Spurs all time greatest. I don’t think Timmy would mind a bit.

[ambchang]

It’s difficult to have teams build dynasties with todays cap. The spurs lucked out on multiple fronts with a star like duncan with insane longevity and loyalty to the team. Obviously the spurs worked with him to manage his minutes and created an environment that enticed him to stay.

On top of that we got gems in Parker and ginobili with late picks who were also loyal to the team and got reasonable contracts.

To expect the spurs will get anything close to five titles just because we got wemby is unreasonable. A player like Lebron got four and that is with him jumping to multiple teams to do so.

Wemby is one piece. A huge piece. But there are still many pieces that are required to go from a 22-win team to winning a title. Let alone multiple.

I’d be happy if the spurs can win one during the wemby era.

[Mitch Cumsteen]

A healthy comparison? Lmfao. Let him win one championship first. Damn.

Championship? How about let him play one actual NBA game first?

[John B]

I was working on the premise that IF the expectations of Wemby are true, he has a good chance of surpassing Timmy, nothing more. So lighten up :lol

[poopbox]

You are forgetting Timmy had 4 years of College. Wemby is just 19 and already very skilled to potentially get double-double and 2-3 blks a night. And by the time he gets to Timmy’s rookie age, Wemby would’ve had a good headstart in stats and experience.

Granted Wemby doesn’t have a DRob. But I think Sochan will be special, plus Vassell would be a prolific scorer, in addition to the seemingly very deep bench. I think they’ll be good fast and ultimately a championship team in 2-3 years. Wemby would be 21-22. It’s just a healthy comparison, but I think Wemby would have a very good headstart to possibly pass Timmy

Wemby might have a head start but Tim walked into a much better team. The team he walked into was a veteran playoff team ready to win it all. The team Wemby walking into don't even have a starting point guard yet. When Timmy walked in David, a first ballet HOF in his own right, was already in the building. Uh....who is the HOF we got now to greate Wemby at the door?

[poopbox]

It’s difficult to have teams build dynasties with todays cap. The spurs lucked out on multiple fronts with a star like duncan with insane longevity and loyalty to the team. Obviously the spurs worked with him to manage his minutes and created an environment that enticed him to stay.

On top of that we got gems in Parker and ginobili with late picks who were also loyal to the team and got reasonable contracts.

To expect the spurs will get anything close to five titles just because we got wemby is unreasonable. A player like Lebron got four and that is with him jumping to multiple teams to do so.

Wemby is one piece. A huge piece. But there are still many pieces that are required to go from a 22-win team to winning a title. Let alone multiple.

I’d be happy if the spurs can win one during the wemby era.

Getting the parkers and manu's is the hardest part tbh, cause you got to find those guys or get lucky. Those are your bridge guys that get you from era (Duncan) to era (kawhi) and you can ring in that process (2014).

Ultimately that is what will be the end of GS. They had the chance to do that (Wisman) and whiffed ( probably should have taken Lamelo ). They going to be bad for a LONG time when Steph retires or is considerably diminished.

It helps if your bridge guys are 1st ballot hof in they own right as well, like ours.

[John B]

Wemby might have a head start but Tim walked into a much better team. The team he walked into was a veteran playoff team ready to win it all. The team Wemby walking into don't even have a starting point guard yet. When Timmy walked in David, a first ballet HOF in his own right, was already in the building. Uh....who is the HOF we got now to greate Wemby at the door?

I did mention Timmy had DRob. But I’m talking about firstly, stats. Have you seen this guy? 7’5” with skills. He could average 30-20-4 blocks a night. He is going to get stronger and thus better, and I said IF all things were true about people’s expectations of Wemby. Secondly like Timmy, Wemby is with a great organization who recently prolonged 3 hofers’ careers. Spurs cumulative knowledge plus modern science just going to help Wemby. With all Spurs experience, taking care of players, knowing how to win, all these help Wemby. He couldn’t be in a better team and better situation. And with that I think he could be in a position to be one of the best, and that includes surpassing the great Tim Duncan

[poopbox]

I did mention Timmy had DRob. But I’m talking about firstly, stats. Have you seen this guy? 7’5” with skills. He could average 30-20-4 blocks a night. He is going to get stronger and thus better, and I said IF all things were true about people’s expectations of Wemby. Secondly like Timmy, Wemby is with a great organization who recently prolonged 3 hofers’ careers. Spurs cumulative knowledge plus modern science just going to help Wemby. With all Spurs experience, taking care of players, knowing how to win, all these help Wemby. He couldn’t be in a better team and better situation. And with that I think he could be in a position to be one of the best, and that includes surpassing the great Tim Duncan

Depends on what you mean by "surpassing". If you mean more titles, more all stars, more all nba, more all defensive, more mvp's, more finals mvp's. No. I think the chances of that happening are as close to absolute 0 as they can be without being absolute 0. I think you are severely underrating Timmy's nba accomplishments. Timmy was so good for so long the only way for virtually any nba player to "surpass" Timmy is to borderline emulate his career. Wemby will need a Tony type player for a long time. He will need a manu type player for a long time. At the end of his career he will need a Kawhi type player. Is Gregg with two g's going to coach another 19 years? I do not think so, so then who is going to be Wemby's all time great coach when he in year 9, 10, 11, 12? Is Brian Wright the next RC Buford who will do a great job putting the pieces around here? No I don't think he is. He can't even consistently pick players who can keep there dicks in their pants and I am supposed to believe he can architect AT LEAST 5 championship teams?

[CorrectCrusader]

I was working on the premise that IF the expectations of Wemby are true, he has a good chance of surpassing Timmy, nothing more. So lighten up :lol

If expectations are what we're going off of, he has a good shot at being the GOAT.

[John B]

If expectations are what we're going off of, he has a good shot at being the GOAT.

There’s a possibility is all I’m saying. It’s hard to see anyone surpassing Timmy because we watched him battled those championships, especially the 5th ring with the Beautiful Game against all odds. But it’s going to happen if all expectations of Wemby come true. The kid is off NBA 2K24. He will shatter a lot of records, and that would include Timmy’s as GOAT PF.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Will he shoot over 30% from 3?

[thiste]

If expectations are what we're going off of, he has a good shot at being the GOAT.

How does current day Victor compares to 19yo Tim?
- Victor is the better shooter with more range, more versatility, a three point shot, better free throw shooting.
- Timmy was the better post player.
- Both are incredible defenders, Timmy probably was the better rebounder and while both have incredible shot blocking instincts, I think Victor is the better shot blocker by a tad (better physical tools: height, reach, lateral quickness & soccer goalie training).
- Victor already played for years against grown men and was by far the best player in the French league last season, in many categories.
- Apparently Jerry West said Tim might have been the 1st pick in the 1995 draft had he declared, there wasn't that much buzz around him that early though.
- Victor is widely regarded as one of the best prospects in NBA history, and consensus 1st pick overall.

All in all, I think Victor is ahead, and that's all we can say right now.

As for the Spurs teams they respectively joined, as been said before, 22yo Tim joined a fully mature playoff team while 19yo Vic is joining a complete rebuilding team without many certainties.

[szkorhetz]

Will he shoot over 30% from 3?
No way.

[Rocalcio]

One thing is sure, he won’t be pairing with Embiid in national French team, the big jerk just chose Team USA. That was expected when he got American nationality just after getting the French one. We didn’t want him and his diva behavior in France anyway. And he’ll be injured for the Olympics so it’s really not important at all :lol

[exstatic]

No way.

Why do you say that? He took terrible shots last year, and still shot 28%. He also shot 83% from the line on over 6 atts/gm, usually a strong indicator of future shooting improvement.

[szkorhetz]

Why do you say that? He took terrible shots last year, and still shot 28%. He also shot 83% from the line on over 6 atts/gm, usually a strong indicator of future shooting improvement.
His shot selection is bad, Westbrook bad, but ofc, it will improve over time. The 3pt line is still almost a meter more far, than in EU, so...

[exstatic]

His shot selection is bad, Westbrook bad, but ofc, it will improve over time. The 3pt line is still almost a meter more far, than in EU, so...

Devin Vassell shot 40% from 3 in two years at FSU. His rookie year, with the higher level of competition and further line, he shot 34.7%. His second year, he shot 36.1%. His 3rd year, he shot 38.7%.

There is an adjustment period for young shooters, but to say that Victor will never shoot 30% from 3 in the NBA is just a ridiculously bad take.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/canalplus/status/1710324314954661955

[Mr. Body]

One thing is sure, he won’t be pairing with Embiid in national French team, the big jerk just chose Team USA. That was expected when he got American nationality just after getting the French one. We didn’t want him and his diva behavior in France anyway. And he’ll be injured for the Olympics so it’s really not important at all :lol

Embiid gets to take the USA center slot without opposition instead of going against Gobert and Wembyanama.

[DeRozan m8]

Embiid is a coward

[John B]

Embiid gets to take the USA center slot without opposition instead of going against Gobert and Wembyanama.

It’s crazy how playing for the USA team would be a “2nd choice.”

[ace3g]

Did this air yet?

https://twitter.com/canalplus/status/1711094327286395325

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPc5wYNMaGk

[Rocalcio]

Embiid gets to take the USA center slot without opposition instead of going against Gobert and Wembyanama.

If he was a real competitor he would have chosen Cameroun, playing with Siakam could have make something with this team. But he choose facility by joining a team in which James, Curry, Durant and all the best players who already said they’d like to go to Paris. For sure there is a spot available at center, they just have Adebayo, but that’s still the easy pick. He’s such a dumb guy…

[Rocalcio]

It’s crazy how playing for the USA team would be a “2nd choice.”

I believe it has never been a second choice for him, he first got French nationality and then managed to get American nationality. Here in France, as soon as we learnt he got American nationality, we knew he would go there. He just kept delaying his decision while there was no mystery.

[Bruno]

Did this air yet?

https://twitter.com/canalplus/status/1711094327286395325

It aired on canal+, a paying channel. I don't know if/when they will make it freely available.

[Rocalcio]

It aired on canal+, a paying channel. I don't know if/when they will make it freely available.

That rarely happens with Canal Plus.

[scott]

It’s premature, but will Cooper Flagg eventually replace LeBron as Cavs best player ever? And even goat SF? Ir would he be playing SG eventually and surpass Jordan? It’s silly but just a thought.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is8Si8eG2TA&pp=ygURdW5pcXVlIHdlbWJhbnlhbWE %3D

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/fcknoway/status/1711329259640213687

[mudyez]

Am I the only one waiting for Bruce Lee to come in to challenge him?

[CorrectCrusader]

It’s premature, but will Cooper Flagg eventually replace LeBron as Cavs best player ever? And even goat SF? Ir would he be playing SG eventually and surpass Jordan? It’s silly but just a thought.

It's a certainty, Lebum sucks anyway, not really a question.

[JPB]

https://im3.ezgif.com/tmp/ezgif-3-b5059ccf61.gif

[Macca76]

Am I the only one waiting for Bruce Lee to come in to challenge him?
:lol

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8FfEnCW4AInHEs?format=jpg&name=900x900

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8FfEnCW4AInHEs?format=jpg&name=900x900

I’ve seen a 7 feet tall dude run the fast break like a gazelle and block everything within 10 feet of the rim (DRob) but I had never seen anyone defend a 3 point shooter while playing help defense at the free throw line.

[lefty]

Am I the only one waiting for Bruce Lee to come in to challenge him?
Same here

[John B]

I’ve seen a 7 feet tall dude run the fast break like a gazelle and block everything within 10 feet of the rim (DRob) but I had never seen anyone defend a 3 point shooter while playing help defense at the free throw line.


That flexibility is amazing. I'm sure Pop was smiling when he saw that

[lefty]

That flexibility is amazing. I'm sure Pop was smiling when he saw that
Pretty sure he immediately called Wemby to tell him to get over himself

[Seventyniner]

Pretty sure he immediately called Wemby to tell him to get over himself

Wemby is tall and flexible enough to get over himself twice.

[couchman]

Pop seems to be letting Wemby just do whatever he wants for now, which appears to be more surprising to Wemby than it is to anyone else.
Someone call Tony Parker and see how he feels about a rookie just getting to do what he wants under Pop! lol

In all seriousness, I like this approach for now. Eventually Pop will need to reign him in, but right now is a chance for Wemby to expand on what coach might think is possible.

[playbonner15]

Why is he not a good rebounder? Is he averse to physical contact or does he want to always go for a fast break?

[CorrectCrusader]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cI-5ONxBpg

[exstatic]

Why is he not a good rebounder? Is he averse to physical contact or does he want to always go for a fast break?

He’s thin, and he plays on the perimeter.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bszjevgBbI0

[Obstructed_View]

Why is he not a good rebounder? Is he averse to physical contact or does he want to always go for a fast break?

Someone else suggested this. If he changes directions on a turnover, there is no rebound to be gotten.

[thiste]

He could get 15 rebounds a night if he wanted, he's just not interested in rebounding right now, he'd rather run for a fast break, which there's definitely an argument for. My opinion is Pop will probably reign him in during the season though.

[Knoxxx]

Does Wemby need a fancier hairdo? He went all plain Jane on us!

[John B]

He could get 15 rebounds a night if he wanted, he's just not interested in rebounding right now, he'd rather run for a fast break, which there's definitely an argument for. My opinion is Pop will probably reign him in during the season though.

I don’t agree on this. Wemby beats every big man going down, and it’s going to be a fast game. He is a help defender for now at the post until he is NBA strong. Until then he should take advantage of fast breaks and transition offense ala circa 90’s with DRob running with the guys (don’t get me wrong I know DRob defended the post, but I’m talking about transition offense from defense).

[FuzzyLumpkins]

It will be fun watching this board overreact to everything that Wemby and the Spurs try out these first couple years as he develops. Between the ignorance and paranoia, it will be glorious.

[Mr. Body]

It will be fun watching this board overreact to everything that Wemby and the Spurs try out these first couple years as he develops. Between the ignorance and paranoia, it will be glorious.

I mean, this board overreacts to everything. Suddenly Devin Vassell is the worst player ever and won't even make the rotation.

[Leetonidas]

I think a lot of you have trouble separating the entire board from a small handful of posters

[Mr. Body]

I think a lot of you have trouble separating the entire board from a small handful of posters

"small handful"? :lol

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I think a lot of you have trouble separating the entire board from a small handful of posters

The response the "small handful" gets is the fun. Look how much play got out over the uncertainty of whether Wemby is a 4 or a 5. Insisting on wings when we are loaded on them.

Now Wemby is getting the ball on the wing and they are setting screens for him and he is leaking out on the break. OMG!

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I mean, this board overreacts to everything. Suddenly Devin Vassell is the worst player ever and won't even make the rotation.

Exactly.

[Leetonidas]

"small handful"? :lol

Yes. The board does not think Devin Vassell is the worst player and won't make the rotation. That is just ridiculous hyperbole that you made up. I would guess less than 5% of active Spurs forum posters hold that opinion

[Mr. Body]

Yes. The board does not think Devin Vassell is the worst player and won't make the rotation. That is just ridiculous hyperbole that you made up. I would guess less than 5% of active Spurs forum posters hold that opinion

You don't see how suddenly Wembanyama is going his own way and defying coaches by leaking out all the time? And he's a miserable rebounder?

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1712222794073719147

[buttsR4rebounding]

Yes. The board does not think Devin Vassell is the worst player and won't make the rotation. That is just ridiculous hyperbole that you made up. I would guess less than 5% of active Spurs forum posters hold that opinion

I would say 0% of the board actually has that opinion. There may be a few who enjoy the reaction they can get out of a few who take everything too seriously, but no one believes the guy they just extended for 5 years and $135 million isn’t cracking the rotation. Only 2 scenarios that would happen are injury or a trade.

[Leetonidas]

You don't see how suddenly Wembanyama is going his own way and defying coaches by leaking out all the time? And he's a miserable rebounder?

Yes, I see a small handful of people saying that

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/nateryansports/status/1712234169940557858

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0-OoJ9nWKc

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8Kl182W0AUPbkH?format=jpg&name=large

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1712262171604689205

[Ocotillo]

nice to see Sochan and KJ are less sore, :rolleyes

[playbonner15]

https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1712262171604689205
Damn NBA really featuring the Spurs now huh

[spursparker9]

https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1712262171604689205

14th sec: Initially, I thought Pop has good footwork and is teaching the players...but rewatched again and he travelled.

:lol:lol:lol

[mudyez]

https://twitter.com/nateryansports/status/1712234169940557858

Can we read anything into the grouped heads on the board in the background?

[playbonner15]

14th sec: Initially, I thought Pop has good footwork and is teaching the players...but rewatched again and he travelled.

:lol:lol:lol
He telling Wemby refs are not gonna call it :rollin

[thiste]

You don't see how suddenly Wembanyama is going his own way and defying coaches by leaking out all the time? And he's a miserable rebounder?

Didn't say he's defying coaches, Pop gave him the green light to play however he wants for now, we'll see how it evolves when he actively starts coaching him. And Wembanyama leaking out is no news at all, he was like that in France as well. And he's not a bad rebounder, he can lead the league in rebounds this season if he wants to.

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRbWskBEEtc

[spurraider21]

KG said Thon Maker would be an MVP

[Seventyniner]

Shit, +2500 on Wemby to lead the league in blocks sounds like insane value. He will be one of the best shot blockers in the league from day 1 and could put up some big numbers before teams adjust. It's all down to how many total minutes Wemby plays imo.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1712871135501582412

[baseline bum]

KG said Thon Maker would be an MVP

To be fair wasn't that back when we thought Thon Maker was 19? When he was really banging white girls in HS as a 20-something.

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCmUFpi4BzA

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8XPtlIW0AACVrp?format=jpg&name=medium

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Q2hIJWJAo

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA2t9tZKgJk

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/ffbasketball/status/1712882197407977950

[cutewizard]

He can block , he can pass so.................

How about stats of 18 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 6 blocks per game

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>That's ROY!!!!!!!

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8XbYdLWIAA9plk?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukMIMmPXVq0

[cutewizard]

Lucky Pop at this stage and age

i wonder if he has a sex life, hahahahahahahahahahaha

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRbWskBEEtc

[cutewizard]

Garnett with the goods, ey

lol

[daslicer]

Shit, +2500 on Wemby to lead the league in blocks sounds like insane value. He will be one of the best shot blockers in the league from day 1 and could put up some big numbers before teams adjust. It's all down to how many total minutes Wemby plays imo.

I'm thinking about dropping 2K on that bet.

[Mr. Body]

Where is this block line? I don't bet but that seems ridic.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8XkIbVXAAA0X5p?format=jpg&name=large

[timtonymanu]

Remember when people thought Wemby was gonna be trash because he was bad in one summer league game and they thought he was “bothered” by Britney Spears fans :lol

[CorrectCrusader]

Lucky Pop at this stage and age

i wonder if he has a sex life, hahahahahahahahahahaha

Watching Wemby play is better than sex

[TheChillFactor]

To be fair wasn't that back when we thought Thon Maker was 19? When he was really banging white girls in HS as a 20-something.

Someone get this man a fucking Nobel Prize for the FINESSE

[baseline bum]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8XkIbVXAAA0X5p?format=jpg&name=large

Shit doesn't even look real. Looks like some kind of ridiculous photoshopped youtube thumbnail.

[TheChillFactor]

Edit: thought better of it

[daslicer]

I'm not saying Wemby is Jordan but the excitement he provides reminds me a lot like Jordan back in the day in the sense it feels like every game he's going to do something exciting that gets you out of your seat.

[Obstructed_View]

I'm not saying Wemby is Jordan but the excitement he provides reminds me a lot like Jordan back in the day in the sense it feels like every game he's going to do something exciting that gets you out of your seat.
David was that way.

[thiste]

https://twitter.com/CookHimTatum/status/1713057166217658453

[thiste]

https://twitter.com/Wemby_Muse/status/1713168246474482123

[playblair]

wembanyama is dating a pawg.......

https://www.basketeurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marine-Johannes-Victor-Wembanyama.jpg

[Mr. Body]

wembanyama is dating a pawg.......

https://www.basketeurope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Marine-Johannes-Victor-Wembanyama.jpg

She's missing the PA in PAWG.

[egs1316]

"Bol Bol is better than Wembanyama" - Tim Hardaway Sr. :lmao:lmao:lmao

[itzsoweezee]

https://twitter.com/CookHimTatum/status/1713057166217658453

That is the face of complete defeat. Wemby’s going to dominate his rookie year

[PrimeMinister]

bassey giving it to him with the scream as he's had his entire world as a basketball player recalibrated is great

[thiste]

That is the face of complete defeat. Wemby’s going to dominate his rookie year

I would have said complete disbelief :lol

[LakerHater]

https://images4.imagebam.com/68/82/27/MEPHN7M_o.gif

[thiste]

https://images4.imagebam.com/68/82/27/MEPHN7M_o.gif

Only missing the Curb Your Enthusiasm theme at the end :lol

[tbdog]

https://i.imgur.com/PHX9DA2.jpg

[heyheymymy]

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1712871135501582412

lol that took me a second lol woosh

[heyheymymy]

very cool to see French players marina and vic supporting each other

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F8YemYaWkAADxVE?format=jpg&name=medium

[spurraider21]

Loch Ness monster

[Leetonidas]

I'm trying to temper my expectations and be realistic because, preseason and all that, but honestly we may all have kind of undersold how impactful Victor could be as a rookie. If he stays healthy this team might actually win 40 games:wow He looks like the real deal no cap frfr ongod

it really is mindboggling to think that he is just scratching the surface of his talent and his body is probably not done developing either. Just insane

[Spurs Homer]

The last time I laughed so many times while watching a spurs game was as a kid watching Gervin. Gervin would never disappoint and he made it look easy.

Skinny guy gliding through traffic and finger-rollin from the free throw line and seemed to almost never miss...

Then you saw the stats and he had just dropped 40 points and wasnt even sweating...

Watching Victor do things we have not seen is going to be fun but I, for one, am not even surprised as I saw his videos over the past couple of years, his workout regimen, his parents who guided him, etc...

I saw everyone here post and repost and repost about how he needs 3-4- years, we dont need another star because victor wont be ready for 4 more seasons and victor will have to put on muscle and he is no durant and blah blah blah blah -

the kid is his own thing - just enjoy the ride and when he struggles - just chill - it will pass...

Health - is the only thing that matters with this kid.

Good times!

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1713285104078831616/0wbgYt9T?format=jpg&name=large

[Rocalcio]

https://twitter.com/RealTomPetrini/status/1712871135501582412

:lol

[slick'81]

I'm trying to temper my expectations and be realistic because, preseason and all that, but honestly we may all have kind of undersold how impactful Victor could be as a rookie. If he stays healthy this team might actually win 40 games:wow He looks like the real deal no cap frfr ongod

it really is mindboggling to think that he is just scratching the surface of his talent and his body is probably not done developing either. Just insane


there's literally nothing he cant do insanely well on a basketball floor

[Manu20]

there's literally nothing he cant do insanely well on a basketball floor

Looking at the small sample size of this past 2 pre season games he really doesn't have a weakness in his game, which is ridiculous as he is only 19! I'm really amazed as how good he sees the floor and understands the game, his Basketball IQ is already higher than 80 percent of the players in the NBA.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1713706504031797248/uZr_hXLl?format=jpg&name=large

[Obstructed_View]

Le Kraken.

[sfernald]

Man, I’ve been telling you guys all summer that we shouldn’t tank this year. That he is ready to go for it. One of the best players in the league right out of the box. I said make a couple trades to try to build a playoff team. Something like adding Marcus Smart, John Collins and maybe Bruce Brown. I don’t think those would have cost us all that much and might have given us a punters chance at making the playoffs.

[spursparker9]

I was watching Zion's preseason highlights. Don't think Wemby is ready to defend Zion currently. At most could probably be a help defender and block from Zion's blind side.

[exstatic]

I was watching Zion's preseason highlights. Don't think Wemby is ready to defend Zion currently. At most could probably be a help defender and block from Zion's blind side.

Zion will likely play his requisite 40 games, and then be on the shelf again.

[couchman]

Wemby’s defensive assignments are likely to be matchup specific.
We probably won’t see him starting off against guys like Zion or Jokic or Embiid who could easily dislodge him

[Maddog]

Wemby’s defensive assignments are likely to be matchup specific.
We probably won’t see him starting off against guys like Zion or Jokic or Embiid who could easily dislodge him

I suspect he'll struggle against players like that, but on the other hand his absurd length could still cause problems.

[JPB]

I suspect he'll struggle against players like that, but on the other hand his absurd length could still cause problems.

There's Zollins and Bassey for these guys, Wemby will play 4 for against them.

[exstatic]

I suspect he'll struggle against players like that, but on the other hand his absurd length could still cause problems.

I think even if Zion bumps him off his spot, Wemby can still get his shot, using that absurd length.

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iEumDuPgZs

[Spurs Homer]

wemby out - guess its - stuck watching the shithole cowboys...

[playblair]

spurs front office member is leaking info to reddick about wembanyama

@3:40

http://youtu.be/_iEumDuPgZs?si=jKWqwokdKppo0F2y

[spurraider21]

"wemby does 1-2 things every day that ive never seen"

pretty sure ive heard that from spurs players in press conferences

[PrimeMinister]

definitely a leak and not brent barry just hyping up his young star to a respected former player with a decently sizeable platform

[Bruno]

1711823507846300133

[Cry Havoc]

Wembanyama, so far, is as good as the hype dictates.

IMO he's a lock to be at least an all-star in 2-3 seasons. His floor is likely a 3rd team all-NBA defense. He's among the most mobile bigs in the league already and that is not a statement that can be made lightly.

Ceiling is off. Limit is off. There is no analogue for this guy. He could drop 40 and 20 with 10 blocks in a game this year and I wouldn't be shocked at all.

The thing is his game isn't just athleticism or size. Dude has great instincts and he has something that I don't see from a lot of bigs, and that's a drive to be aggressive to the ball. His intangibles are nearly as ridiculous as his physical traits. He's gonna grow into being a leader of this team by season's end. Kid is just a perfect specimen of a big.

[Dejounte]

An all star this year tbh

[exstatic]

Wembanyama, so far, is as good as the hype dictates.

IMO he's a lock to be at least an all-star in 2-3 seasons. His floor is likely a 3rd team all-NBA defense. He's among the most mobile bigs in the league already and that is not a statement that can be made lightly.

Ceiling is off. Limit is off. There is no analogue for this guy. He could drop 40 and 20 with 10 blocks in a game this year and I wouldn't be shocked at all.

The thing is his game isn't just athleticism or size. Dude has great instincts and he has something that I don't see from a lot of bigs, and that's a drive to be aggressive to the ball. His intangibles are nearly as ridiculous as his physical traits. He's gonna grow into being a leader of this team by season's end. Kid is just a perfect specimen of a big.

There is no third Team All D, just two.

[Cry Havoc]

An all star this year tbh

Possible. He has a strong narrative with all the hype.

I think he'll definitely be worthy of the ASG from a skills perspective, but he might struggle to put up the numbers/minutes needed to get the votes.

[couchman]

I expected him to avg around 14 or 15 ppg early in the season and then move that up to around 17 or 18 later in the year, but I'm realizing now that is too low.
He'll average at least 18 ppg right away and easy to imagine 20+
That likely makes him an all-star in his first year

[exstatic]

Possible. He has a strong narrative with all the hype.

I think he'll definitely be worthy of the ASG from a skills perspective, but he might struggle to put up the numbers/minutes needed to get the votes.

Doubt he'd be voted this year, but if the TV ratings are high, he's an easy reserve/replacement appointment.

[Cry Havoc]

I expected him to avg around 14 or 15 ppg early in the season and then move that up to around 17 or 18 later in the year, but I'm realizing now that is too low.
He'll average at least 18 ppg right away and easy to imagine 20+
That likely makes him an all-star in his first year

Yeah. My expectations for this season are 21-7-4 with 1.8 blocks per game.

Next year we'll see the takeoff... 25/9/5 and 2.6 bpg.

[Mr. Body]

I would absolutely bet that Wemby makes the All-Star game, voted in. I have little doubt. He's going to be far more popular than we as Spurs fans are used to.

[exstatic]

I would absolutely bet that Wemby makes the All-Star game, voted in. I have little doubt. He's going to be far more popular than we as Spurs fans are used to.

There are a lot of team's fans hating on us right now, and they may take it out on the AS voting.

[exstatic]

Yeah. My expectations for this season are 21-7-4 with 1.8 blocks per game.

Next year we'll see the takeoff... 25/9/5 and 2.6 bpg.

He's going to have more blocks than that. He can get anyone's shot anywhere. He even got a block that was out of reach of Bassey, when he was 2 feet behind Bassey. There' no adjustment you can make to not get blocked, other than hoping his back is turned or passing the ball away.

[Cry Havoc]

He's going to have more blocks than that. He can get anyone's shot anywhere. He even got a block that was out of reach of Bassey, when he was 2 feet behind Bassey. There' no adjustment you can make to not get blocked, other than hoping his back is turned or passing the ball away.

It's certainly possible. I'm trying to temper my expectations somewhat as the NBA season can be a real grind and I don't know that we want Wemby rising up to contest every shot in a season that likely ends at Game 82.

[Mr. Body]

There are a lot of team's fans hating on us right now, and they may take it out on the AS voting.

How does that happen? A few Rockets fans might not vote for him? Good Lord how horrible. Meanwhile he already has fans all over the place. He'll get in.

[exstatic]

How does that happen? A few Rockets fans might not vote for him? Good Lord how horrible. Meanwhile he already has fans all over the place. He'll get in.

China is Rockets territory. Has been since Yao.

[thiste]

China is Rockets territory. Has been since Yao.

Yeah but Chinese Rockets fans might not hate the Spurs like the American ones do. Asia loves "out of the ordinary" people.

[Mr. Body]

China is Rockets territory. Has been since Yao.

So the fuck what. Even if that's some big concern and it's not new generations of Chinese fans are free to like new players who aren't Yao, who hasn't played in more than a decade.

Unless you think only Rockets fans can vote for All-Stars.

[spurraider21]

So the fuck what. Even if that's some big concern and it's not new generations of Chinese fans are free to like new players who aren't Yao, who hasn't played in more than a decade.

Unless you think only Rockets fans can vote for All-Stars.
he's saying that a disproportionate amount of nba fans from china are houston rocket fans. and that they vote in big numbers.

[RC_Drunkford]

He‘s gonna be an All-Star in his first year. It wouldn‘t even surprise me if he got enough votes to be a starter. And the Spurs will win at least 40 games, I‘ve been saying this ever since we won the lottery

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPImL7YLnog

[John B]

Already he’s awesome with what he can do, but on top of that, he is the future face of the NBA. ESPN will sell, market Wemby as much. He’ll be an All-Star, ROY, All-Defensive if not DPOY. Just enjoy the ride.

[exstatic]

Already he’s awesome with what he can do, but on top of that, he is the future face of the NBA. ESPN will sell, market Wemby as much. He’ll be an All-Star, ROY, All-Defensive if not DPOY. Just enjoy the ride.

If he makes All D this year, and there's a pretty good chance, he will displace DeJounte as the youngest ever to make All D.

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgJyBf7cBzE

[John B]

If he makes All D this year, and there's a pretty good chance, he will displace DeJounte as the youngest ever to make All D.

The wind is on Spurs’ back on this, with Wemby being marketed as the next face of the NBA, until another straight out of 2K24 video game comes along. I highly doubt it. This kid is 7’4 with guard skills, charming goodlooking poster boy

[Joseph Kony]

anyone know if Wemby is playing tomorrow, or is he done for the preseason?

edit: nevermind, looks like he will be back for Wednesdays game

[spurraider21]

anyone know if Wemby is playing tomorrow, or is he done for the preseason?
he's playin tomorrow

pop said all the guys who sat yesterday will play

also answered "yes" when asked if he wants the next 2 games to somewhat resemble expected regular season rotations. plus he wants to continue ramping minutes up leading up to the season opener. wemby played just under 20 minutes in game 1, just over 20 minutes in game 2. can probably expect ~25 minutes in game 4 and approaching 30 in game 5

so far, each of Zollins, Wemby, McDermott, Tre, Vassell have gotten 1 game off, in addition to guys like Keldon/Sochan who actually had minor nagging stuff that held them out. i dont think any of the main guys will be rested again

[Joseph Kony]

he's playin tomorrow

pop said all the guys who sat yesterday will play

also answered "yes" when asked if he wants the next 2 games to somewhat resemble expected regular season rotations. plus he wants to continue ramping minutes up leading up to the season opener. wemby played just under 20 minutes in game 1, just over 20 minutes in game 2. can probably expect ~25 minutes in game 4 and approaching 30 in game 5

thanks. would be easier to find if that dipshit Elon hadnt completely fucked twitter up

[Spurs Homer]

oh man...nba bout to stuff wemby down the worlds throats -

light skin
personable
off the charts talent
likeability


man- just like i hate steffie -

wemby will have fans hating him just as much...but newby and casual fans and kids all over the planet will love the shit out of the spurs and wemby

enjoy the ride and enjoy pissing off the haters and soon to be haters lol

[thiste]

I expected him to avg around 14 or 15 ppg early in the season and then move that up to around 17 or 18 later in the year, but I'm realizing now that is too low.
He'll average at least 18 ppg right away and easy to imagine 20+
That likely makes him an all-star in his first year

If Banchero can average 20 ppg with under 30% 3PT shooting his rookie year, I don't see why Wemby couldn't do it.

[thiste]

oh man...nba bout to stuff wemby down the worlds throats -

light skin
personable
off the charts talent
likeability


man- just like i hate steffie -

wemby will have fans hating him just as much...but newby and casual fans and kids all over the planet will love the shit out of the spurs and wemby

enjoy the ride and enjoy pissing off the haters and soon to be haters lol

Lets just admit it: he's a good looking dude, that counts a lot for marketability (in addition to everything else related to his bball abilities ofc). I'm convinced that helped boost Jordan's worldwide appeal (as opposed to Jabbar & LeBron).

Can't wait for Space Jam #3 you heard it here first :lol

[Teamduncan21]

China is Rockets territory. Has been since Yao.


Rockets was cancelled during the free HK thing of Morey. Not sure if they are uncancelled now.
Chinese can still be a fan even if cancelled too I guess. But government wouldn't be happy with that

[Big Empty]

Wemby is going to be an allstar, mvp and rookie of the year this season because he’s going to lead us to the playoffs

[Rocalcio]

Possible. He has a strong narrative with all the hype.

I think he'll definitely be worthy of the ASG from a skills perspective, but he might struggle to put up the numbers/minutes needed to get the votes.

Of course he will be there with the public votes.

[rjv]

Lets just admit it: he's a good looking dude, that counts a lot for marketability (in addition to everything else related to his bball abilities ofc). I'm convinced that helped boost Jordan's worldwide appeal (as opposed to Jabbar & LeBron).

Can't wait for Space Jam #3 you heard it here first :lol

but will he play the alien?

[Seventyniner]

but will he play the alien?

Maybe in Space Jam 3 the aliens will be the good guys, led by Wemby.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Rockets was cancelled during the free HK thing of Morey. Not sure if they are uncancelled now.
Chinese can still be a fan even if cancelled too I guess. But government wouldn't be happy with that

Spurs are actually popular in China because of all the work Bruce Bowen did over there. The Chinese vote damn near got Bruce in the all star game one year. Came in a close 3rd if I recall correctly.

[ismael-robert]

When wemby leaks out is the play called Alien Secretion

[Obstructed_View]

Popping in here to say that I sometimes still can't fucking believe we got this guy. Spurstalk put him on my radar and it actually happened.

[Mugen]

Popping in here to say that I sometimes still can't fucking believe we got this guy. Spurstalk put him on my radar and it actually happened.

I was going nuts during the lottery to the point that my wife and kid were scared. Turns out I undersold it :lol

[exstatic]

When wemby leaks out is the play called Alien Secretion

Alien probe.

[Obstructed_View]

I was going nuts during the lottery to the point that my wife and kid were scared. Turns out I undersold it :lol
When we got Duncan I was alone in my apartment. I had nobody to call so I called my mom. She was like, "That's nice, dear." :lol

I made my kids watch the Wemby lottery with me. I had people to high five.