The Parisian Patisserie of Victor Wembanyama

[couchman]

Let’s go!!

[r0drig0lac]

IN

[Mr. Body]

Is this guy good?

[Philthemage]

You guys gotta relax. We aren't even sure if the spurs will draft him.

[spurraider21]

Church of Sochan vs Church of Wemby

[playbonner15]

Im just hoping kid stays healthy but would love to see his synergy with Sochan

[JPB]

A taller, more skilled, cooler Durant who can block everything is what spurs just got.
this is NBA 3.0.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwSjD-sXoAEUZKe?format=jpg&name=large

[Rocalcio]

You fucking burgers eaters are gonna love my country for a long time, once again !

You’re welcome guys, we’re making you a great present here.

And if you watch his reaction just after the news, you can hear him saying « je vous l’avais dit !», which means « I told you ! ». 😊

Vive la France ! 🇫🇷

[Cry Havoc]

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOO

[RC_Drunkford]

For everybody with injury concerns:

Victor Wembanyama comes from a family of athletes. His sister is a pro baller. His dad was a running athlete and taught his kids how to run properly. Also his mom makes sure they get proper nutrition since childhood, so they eat all organic foods.

[lefty]

I can’t believe it :lol

(also lol the website crashed as expected lol)

“We’re drafting 3rd….oh this is too good to be true, we’ll get 2nd pick of course…them I see the Hornets logo…YAAAAAAASJXJRIRRJFIRKEJFJFJFJJ”

:lol


Also lol Michael Jorfraud

[John B]

This thread might just have the longest one

[Mr. Body]

You fucking burgers eaters are gonna love my country for a long time, once again !

You’re welcome guys, we’re making you a great present here.

And if you watch his reaction just after the news, you can hear him saying « je vous l’avais dit !», which means « I told you ! ». ��

Vive la France ! ����

France could be nasty on the international stage soon. A lot of talent coming out of there.

[Spurs Homer]

Unfuckingbelievable

[JPB]

Wemby's reaction, talks to spurs fans!
https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/sa/san-antonio-spurs

(scroll down for the ITV vid)

[Tyronn Lue]

You guys gotta relax. We aren't even sure if the spurs will draft him.
3 team trade to land Ayton.

[Mr. Body]

For real, what position(s) will he play? Seems like a PF. Kind of crazy basket of skills. Feels like he needs some beef next to him in some lineups. Small ball 5? He's mobile enough you can play a Collins-type alongside him...

[Russ]

Is this guy good?

We'll do some research and get back to ya. :)

[Rocalcio]

France could be nasty on the international stage soon. A lot of talent coming out of there.

We hope so yes, and we don’t even want Embiid the fake MVP, he can play for Cameroon or USA, we don’t care.

[JPB]

Wemby:

- I'm gonna try to win as many games as possible ASAP
- I'm a team player
- I've been in SA before (prolly for TP's jersey retirement ceremony)
- (to the fans) Be ready!

[lefty]

This thread might just have the longest one

Bend over, I’ll show you the longest one

[Rosewood]

Man I remember posting on a thread here a year or two ago about someone saying we need to tank this year for Vic. I was sold after watching some highlights and I can not believe we got him. When I saw Pistons and then the Rockets fall off the board, I about died... I really hope he pans out! My interest in Basketball has been renewed.

[heyheymymy]

Welcome Victor!

Wish you the best in San Antonio.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwSjl1BWAAA_LNh?format=jpg&name=large

[Seventyniner]

Wemby's reaction, talks to spurs fans!
https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/sa/san-antonio-spurs

(scroll down for the ITV vid)

I totally missed Peter J. Holt's reaction cause I was too busy doing pretty much the same thing. Priceless.

[8FOR!3]

All those hopes we'd trade up and get James Wiseman or DeAndre Ayton for us to land #1 this year is insane. Some sort of luck is on the Spurs side.

[dbestpro]

Keldon is gonna have to give up the ball.

[Cry Havoc]

You guys gotta relax. We aren't even sure if the spurs will draft him.

hahahahaha

[couchman]

Wemby wanted the Spurs and apparently dreamed it this morning that it would be the Spurs.
See video in link.
https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1658637525349433347?s=20

[Mr. Body]

I legit didn't watch a lot of highlights to keep from getting my hopes up. I mean, the bag here is effing obvious, but a couple of things are just wild:

1. His closeouts are monstrous. Like, totally out of the chance of a rotation and then he's blocking a 3 point shot. It's insane.
2. His handles are phenomenal for his size. Still needs tightening, but just absurd. He's like a taller Durant being able to move with the ball.

Just even before getting to work on development he's going to erase a freakish number of shots. He's not just huge, he legit has great instincts and knowledge about basketball. I thought Chet's weak-side help blocks were elite last year; Wembanyama's are even better. And then just dunk-spot stuff. He's going to make life easy on a lot of plays when he seals his man or just moves on drives: just get it up there and it's two points.

Absolutely bonkers.

[Robz4000]

Checking in :toast

[SPURt]

I’m so in, I’m so in I’m trying to stuff my balls in too.

[ace3g]

I legit didn't watch a lot of highlights to keep from getting my hopes up. I mean, the bag here is effing obvious, but a couple of things are just wild:

1. His closeouts are monstrous. Like, totally out of the chance of a rotation and then he's blocking a 3 point shot. It's insane.
2. His handles are phenomenal for his size. Still needs tightening, but just absurd. He's like a taller Durant being able to move with the ball.

Just even before getting to work on development he's going to erase a freakish number of shots. He's not just huge, he legit has great instincts and knowledge about basketball. I thought Chet's weak-side help blocks were elite last year; Wembanyama's are even better. And then just dunk-spot stuff. He's going to make life easy on a lot of plays when he seals his man or just moves on drives: just get it up there and it's two points.

Absolutely bonkers.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwTZ9s9XoAAQHUk?format=jpg&name=large

[mikec]

This still feels like a dream. 4 hours ago we were sweating and waiting to get the 3rd or 4th pick. Then the Pistons and Rockets fell by the wayside and the flood gates opened. Unfreakingbelievable. We actually got him after all this waiting. Crazy.

[spurraider21]

last time i remember seeing a prospect block 3 pointers in a manner even resembling that was anthony davis

[Mr. Body]

Has good form on his jumpers and some shake to his side-steps and turnarounds, also launches from very deep, but hasn't hit .300 from deep in his career. Some work there needed. But he hit .829 from the stripe this year, a big improvement from previous years, at a pretty good number of attempts a game.

[heyheymymy]

So relieved that SA doesn't have to figure out the Scoot/Miller/Thompson stretch anymore. Someone elses problem now.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwTnwBKX0AEcEAl?format=jpg&name=large

[J_Paco]

I got my Classic - edition Wemby jersey coming in the mail. Gonna look to buy an authentic Wemby home jersey in October.

I can't believe Wemby is gonna be a Spur!

Go Spurs Go!

[Sec24Row7]

*Sigh* another Euro draft and stash.:lol

[tim_duncan_fan]

Welcome!

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

I totally missed Peter J. Holt's reaction cause I was too busy doing pretty much the same thing. Priceless.

Same!!!

[kw780101]

Fuck, this is crazy.

[Silverheart80]

Been dreaming about this for two years. So many people on this board and beyond said, 'Not gonna happen.' No grudge on any of them -- it was a 14% chance. So many hours watching highlights and footage, thinking 'what if it actually happens?'

And it did. And we're HERE. And I can't wait to see what this team does next. Welcome to SA, Victor.

[EricB]

I legit didn't watch a lot of highlights to keep from getting my hopes up. I mean, the bag here is effing obvious, but a couple of things are just wild:

1. His closeouts are monstrous. Like, totally out of the chance of a rotation and then he's blocking a 3 point shot. It's insane.
2. His handles are phenomenal for his size. Still needs tightening, but just absurd. He's like a taller Durant being able to move with the ball.

Just even before getting to work on development he's going to erase a freakish number of shots. He's not just huge, he legit has great instincts and knowledge about basketball. I thought Chet's weak-side help blocks were elite last year; Wembanyama's are even better. And then just dunk-spot stuff. He's going to make life easy on a lot of plays when he seals his man or just moves on drives: just get it up there and it's two points.

Absolutely bonkers.


the exact same. Only highlights have been on Twitter that’s it.

now that I can stupidly bring myself to dig deep on him on YouTube


I just don’t see how you can say “ok we’ll draft him but we’ll keep it slow“

don’t do anything stupid, but, it’s time to build, time to add slowly.

time to get serious again.

[spurraider21]

i love how we have gone from trying to precisely calculate a player's height by cross referencing different photos at different angles to just having a giraffe on the roster

[spurraider21]

also, how is this thread not just "The Eiffel Tower of Victor Wembanyama"

[lefty]

also, how is this thread not just "The Eiffel Tower of Victor Wembanyama"
Because he is the Eiffel Tower

[buttsR4rebounding]

also, how is this thread not just "The Eiffel Tower of Victor Wembanyama"

or the VW Beatle of VW...

[ace3g]

I have some logo/number options for Wemby.

Logo:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwTL9wLXoAEfp3W?format=jpg&name=large

Number:

V (2) + W (3) = The Next 23 !!!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwTNV8mWwAIof9S?format=jpg&name=large + https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwTNXsXWcAAEA3A?format=jpg&name=large

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/mqdiner/status/1658871275518070791

[tbdog]

bhttps://twitter.com/jabarismithjr/status/1658867218715750401?t=LITqQvY-PghefJdCWre4Yw&s=19

Lol.

Edit. Can't link twitter like you guys can.

https://twitter.com/jabarismithjr/status/1658867218715750401?t=LITqQvY-PghefJdCWre4Yw&s=19

[tonight...you]

I have some logo/number options for Wemby.

Logo:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwTL9wLXoAEfp3W?format=jpg&name=large

Number:

V (2) + W (3) = The Next 23 !!!

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwTNV8mWwAIof9S?format=jpg&name=large + https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwTNXsXWcAAEA3A?format=jpg&name=large

Windhorst was at the Wemby celebration in Paris and Nike had a hat with a logo and it was the classic extra-terrestrial face with "Wemby" next to it.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRJ8agMFssOE2KOwMQ_sIhoBHeMcmaq4 JbUQQ&usqp=CAU

Maybe because Lebron called him an alien.

[mudyez]

Will we just call him Wemby or do we need a nickname lie "Alien" or "Cheat Code".

I like the later one but would also like to just stay with Wemby.

[mudyez]

I don't really like VW, as those are pretty common cars and Wemby is all but common.

[thiste]

Wouldn't be surprised if Volkswagen offers him an endorsement deal at some point though.

[Rocalcio]

bhttps://twitter.com/jabarismithjr/status/1658867218715750401?t=LITqQvY-PghefJdCWre4Yw&s=19

Lol.

Edit. Can't link twitter like you guys can.

https://twitter.com/jabarismithjr/status/1658867218715750401?t=LITqQvY-PghefJdCWre4Yw&s=19

It’s not like he said anything wrong about Houston, he wanted to go to SA so he was happy not to go to Houston. Jabari seems upset about this, the beginning of a rivalry that won’t even exist considering how Victor will be way, way, way better.

[jhfenton]

Windhorst was at the Wemby celebration in Paris and Nike had a hat with a logo and it was the classic extra-terrestrial face with "Wemby" next to it.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRJ8agMFssOE2KOwMQ_sIhoBHeMcmaq4 JbUQQ&usqp=CAU

Maybe because Lebron called him an alien.
I like the alien idea, but long term they would need an original design that they can "own," not the generic LGM that anyone could sell. I believe Windy or someone else also mentioned "Supernova" as a branding idea being discussed by Nike and/or his team.

[toki9]

Windhorst was at the Wemby celebration in Paris and Nike had a hat with a logo and it was the classic extra-terrestrial face with "Wemby" next to it.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRJ8agMFssOE2KOwMQ_sIhoBHeMcmaq4 JbUQQ&usqp=CAU

Maybe because Lebron called him an alien.

Wonder if Alienware might have problems with that?

[tonight...you]

I like the alien idea, but long term they would need an original design that they can "own," not the generic LGM that anyone could sell. I believe Windy or someone else also mentioned "Supernova" as a branding idea being discussed by Nike and/or his team.
Yeah. I wonder how they'd pull that off.
Sounds corny.

[manufan10]

1658630602621370370

[pad300]

Will we just call him Wemby or do we need a nickname lie "Alien" or "Cheat Code".

I like the later one but would also like to just stay with Wemby.

If we're considering nicknames: The Victor, because he's gonna win everything...

[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwSjl1BWAAA_LNh?format=jpg&name=large

Lol nice.

[Dverde]

Anytime Victor dunks on somebody it should be called Dirty Francing and Bill should say “nobody puts Wemby in the corner” on the telecast. That’s all I got for now.

[Russ]

*Sigh* another Euro draft and stash.:lol

Good stash, man.

[DAF86]

G-Vf6ifHUmw

Who the fuck is Mahinmi talking about when he mentions the G-League? :lol

[DAF86]

mi8sPCqQXQA

If only the Hornets' pick weren't protected, we wouod be set for life. :lol:cry

[boutons_deux]

You fucking burgers eaters are gonna love my country for a long time, once again !

You’re welcome guys, we’re making you a great present here.

And if you watch his reaction just after the news, you can hear him saying « je vous l’avais dit !», which means « I told you ! ». 😊

Vive la France ! 🇫🇷

Oui, sans doute

[thiste]

https://twitter.com/BalaPattySZN/status/1659554081210286081

[The Truth #6]

Breakfast tacos will help bulk him up in no time!

[The Truth #6]

Anyway, hopefully we get more Tony Parker and Bobo sightings in San Antonio this year. I know a lot of people talk about Tim teaching him and being his mentor, but I actually think our former French players just might help him transition into the Spurs way better.

[spurraider21]

G-Vf6ifHUmw

Who the fuck is Mahinmi talking about when he mentions the G-League? :lol
:lol wtf

its really awesome to see how ambidextrous he is. as awesome as timmy was, he never really had a reliable left hand

[tim_duncan_fan]

We need a "please take it slow" thread.

This kid is not going to set the league on fire next year. There is a 65% chance that talk of how maybe he was overhyped happens.


He needs to develop physically. This is going to take time.

[spurraider21]

We need a "please take it slow" thread.

This kid is not going to set the league on fire next year. There is a 65% chance that talk of how maybe he was overhyped happens.


He needs to develop physically. This is going to take time.
keep in mind that european game is different. luka has commented on how much easier it is for guys like him to put up big scoring numbers in the nba compared to europe.

[ace3g]

SAN ANTONIO — French basketball star Victor Wembanyama (https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/nba/spurs/tim-duncan-tony-parker-says-victor-wembanyama-was-destined-spurs-nba-san-antonio/273-da30c41f-dfab-4998-8674-8292a81a1736) is not officially in the NBA but will already be helping the league usher in a new event once he is drafted.

The NBA announced that Wembenyama will be part of a star-studded lineup of basketball stars for the first NBA Con.

The event blends the interests of NBA players and fans into a celebration of the best of hoops culture and will debut at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas from July 7-9, 2023.

Wembanyama part of a star-studded lineup for the first NBA Con | kens5.com (https://www.kens5.com/article/sports/nba/spurs/victor-wembanyama-part-of-headline-of-basketball-nba-con-san-antonio-spurs/273-2ba9f9d8-bcd2-4433-adab-7037a52cb50c)

[DAF86]

YEzkb5ajyvo

[Mr. Body]

YEzkb5ajyvo

I like that I've never seen Vic stare down an opponent or show anybody up. He's just about the game. Very Spursy.

Vid recognizes how good Jones is. Again, maybe not long-term solution as a starter, but he's a pure point who will get guys the ball with a high A/TO ratio. Why I don't think Scoot works at all. Need a guy who will get these guys the ball.

[offset formation]

I'm hopeful Timmy will go to work with him. Turn him into an even more dangerous player than he's already destined to be.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I like that I've never seen Vic stare down an opponent or show anybody up. He's just about the game. Very Spursy.

Vid recognizes how good Jones is. Again, maybe not long-term solution as a starter, but he's a pure point who will get guys the ball with a high A/TO ratio. Why I don't think Scoot works at all. Need a guy who will get these guys the ball.

If Jones can develop a league average 3 point shot he would be a viable starter. His game is not dissimilar to AJ so I see the role, I just see PG as the best candidate for upgrade. We need more shooting from the backcourt badly.

[spurraider21]

If Jones can develop a league average 3 point shot he would be a viable starter. His game is not dissimilar to AJ so I see the role, I just see PG as the best candidate for upgrade. We need more shooting from the backcourt badly.
yep

a leap from branham would also go a long way, as he showed some combo-guard ability

[Mr. Body]

If Jones can develop a league average 3 point shot he would be a viable starter. His game is not dissimilar to AJ so I see the role, I just see PG as the best candidate for upgrade. We need more shooting from the backcourt badly.

I also would like an upgrade, no offense to Jones. But it's impressive that we went into things a year ago uncertain whether he, or anybody, could cover Murray's absence and he did so quite capably.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

yep

a leap from branham would also go a long way, as he showed some combo-guard ability

And that is just it, there are a lot of guys that need to develop. Bring in a PG/combo or a big but we need to see where all these wings and forwards are at.

Tim Duncan came into the league with Robinson, Elliott, and vets like Person and Purdue. We have Collins, Sochan, Dieng and McBuckets.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I also would like an upgrade, no offense to Jones. But it's impressive that we went into things a year ago uncertain whether he, or anybody, could cover Murray's absence and he did so quite capably.

The question at this point is who handles the ball for the second unit?

[spurraider21]

YEzkb5ajyvo
that defensive play at 5:23 is just absolutely batshit

closeout, 2 changes of directions, and the shot still doesnt have a prayer at getting off

[Mr. Body]

The question at this point is who handles the ball for the second unit?

Jones. Or you mean without picking someone up? Wesley or Graham.

[spurraider21]

And that is just it, there are a lot of guys that need to develop. Bring in a PG/combo or a big but we need to see where all these wings and forwards are at.

Tim Duncan came into the league with Robinson, Elliott, and vets like Person and Purdue. We have Collins, Sochan, Dieng and McBuckets.
absolutely. ive been pretty vocal at wanting to bring in guys at PG/C even while wanting to extend collins and retain Tre

just because we have a guy on the roster who might improve doesnt mean we can just treat the position as solved

[Mr. Body]

that defensive play at 5:23 is just absolutely batshit

closeout, 2 changes of directions, and the shot still doesnt have a prayer at getting off

Not that play, but in other ones he often baits opponents when he's helping by appearing to be turned away or out of the play.

[thiste]

Recent interview with one of his teammates. Pretty interesting with a lot of little nuggets of information on who Victor is behind the scenes.


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

[JPB]

As far as Wemby playing in the summer league, he probably won't. French league POs start may 23th and end June 24th. Depends on how far he goes but French NT preparation for the World Cup start July 24, so he'll probably rest after the POs, but will still be in Vegas for the "NBA con" fan event early July during the Summer League.

[BatManu20]

1658482187958902787

[PopTheGOAT]

Sup Spurs fam. First time posting for a while (and for good reason). I’m so pumped for what the future might bring for this team and for Wemby.

I’ve seen a lot of hype for a while on this guy, but never imagined it would play out on OUR TEAM. But my concern now is how crazy the hype has gotten and how that could affect Victor early on. I’ve seen statements like “if he isn’t top 5 all time it’s a disappointment” and “he needs to be all NBA from the jump”. Those are crazy and lofty expectations.

This dude is insanely talented, but my expectations are that he’s going to need a couple of seasons to fully utilize his talent at the NBA level. I don’t think he’s going to walk in and average 20 & 10. He’s probably going to get dunked on and bullied in the paint on occasion. He’s probably going to get roasted by taking heads and called a bust. He’s going to have to deal with that, and we as fans are going to have to deal with that. But I think it will be worth it once he develops as a player. He’s a 19 yo twig right now, but if he stays mentally tough and continues to work, he’s going to be really special.

With all that being said, I hope I’m wrong and he’s just dominates from the jump :lol

Looking forward to the “Victor Went-bananas” headlines after he drops 40-10-6 blocks in year 5 :toast

[Spurs Homer]

I just want to see Wemby posting up the Brow - and calling for the ball by saying,


"mouse in the house!"

[thiste]

I think he should have no problem averaging 20 points a game in the NBA from the get go. The paint is a lot less clogged in the NBA and he's a natural scorer. He's averaging 22 in France, not the same level of competition but everybody's been saying it's harder to score in Europe, and games are 8 minutes longer.
For reference, his only 2 games with NBA rules in October he scored 37 & 36. His highest scoring game in France this season is 33.

As for rebounds, I think he might average under 10 at first. He's a good rebounder but not a great one for his size and he'll need to adjust. However, he will surprise a lot of people with the shots he's able to block. His mere presence discourages a lot of teams from even attempting shots in the paint. It's absolutely ridiculous to witness, and I think that'll translate.

On the other hand, he will have to adjust to the refereeing and he might find himself in foul trouble his first season. Also I've seen him get bullied, or dunked on, but it's really not that common. Keep in mind the "bigs" that are supposed to bully him are still half a foot shorter than him. He's not super physical but people seem to think he's made of crystal. He's not that far behind.

[DAF86]

I think he should have no problem averaging 20 points a game in the NBA from the get go. The paint is a lot less clogged in the NBA and he's a natural scorer. He's averaging 22 in France, not the same level of competition but everybody's been saying it's harder to score in Europe, and games are 8 minutes longer.
For reference, his only 2 games with NBA rules in October he scored 37 & 36. His highest scoring game in France this season is 33.

As for rebounds, I think he might average under 10 at first. He's a good rebounder but not a great one for his size and he'll need to adjust. However, he will surprise a lot of people with the shots he's able to block. His mere presence discourages a lot of teams from even attempting shots in the paint. It's absolutely ridiculous to witness, and I think that'll translate.

On the other hand, he will have to adjust to the refereeing and he might find himself in foul trouble his first season. Also I've seen him get bullied, or dunked on, but it's really not that common. Keep in mind the "bigs" that are supposed to bully him are still half a foot shorter than him. He's not super physical but people seem to think he's made of crystal. He's not that far behind.

Yeah, I don't see how Wemby averages less than 20 ppg with the extended space to operate on offense, the NBA rules and the faster pace. I would also be shocked if he doesn't end up among the leaders in blocks.

[Pauleta14]

Sup Spurs fam. First time posting for a while (and for good reason). I’m so pumped for what the future might bring for this team and for Wemby.

I’ve seen a lot of hype for a while on this guy, but never imagined it would play out on OUR TEAM. But my concern now is how crazy the hype has gotten and how that could affect Victor early on. I’ve seen statements like “if he isn’t top 5 all time it’s a disappointment” and “he needs to be all NBA from the jump”. Those are crazy and lofty expectations.

This dude is insanely talented, but my expectations are that he’s going to need a couple of seasons to fully utilize his talent at the NBA level. I don’t think he’s going to walk in and average 20 & 10. He’s probably going to get dunked on and bullied in the paint on occasion. He’s probably going to get roasted by taking heads and called a bust. He’s going to have to deal with that, and we as fans are going to have to deal with that. But I think it will be worth it once he develops as a player. He’s a 19 yo twig right now, but if he stays mentally tough and continues to work, he’s going to be really special.

With all that being said, I hope I’m wrong and he’s just dominates from the jump :lol

Looking forward to the “Victor Went-bananas” headlines after he drops 40-10-6 blocks in year 5 :toast

I like that one :lol

I agree about the impact of abusrd expectations but he seems to have a very solid head and comes from a privileged backgroung with both parents former pro athlets who clearly educated him very well.
Between that and a very solid entourage I think he'll be fine

Just praying for his knees and feet durability

[BatManu20]

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[PopTheGOAT]

1660019498609709061
It’s like a movie. Hopefully this sequel can rival the original.

[barakz21]

I wonder if Victor will do Timmy like Timmy did to David in practice - make him look like a scrub lol.

[Mr. Body]

Not expected to mentor Wembanyama: Kawhi Leonard.

[PhantomDashCam]

1658482187958902787

This is one of the greatest videos I’ve seen. It’s actually incredible the amount of Arc he gets on his shots considering he’s almost consistently looking down at the hoop. :lol

[thiste]

I like that one :lol

I've already seen a Rockets fan on twitter call him Wet bananas :lol

[thiste]

Wemby (& Bilal) playing live right now in the French League playoffs against Cholet.

It should be available on the NBA app, or here as well (don't know if it's geolocalized - French commentary):

https://www.twitch.tv/firstteam101

[Mr. Body]

Have been watching for a few minutes. His team seems well organized and is up by about 12. So far he's had two swipes defending PnR action. Opponents tried to thread bouce passes to the roll man and he's way too long -- picked off both of them.

[Mr. Body]

He has problems when a second defender comes on him as he's handling the ball. Needs work there.

[Maddog]

Have been watching for a few minutes. His team seems well organized and is up by about 12. So far he's had two swipes defending PnR action. Opponents tried to thread bouce passes to the roll man and he's way too long -- picked off both of them.

Pop or any other Spurs rep in the stands?

[Mr. Body]

Pop or any other Spurs rep in the stands?

I have no idea. I think Pop is still there.

Wembanyama obviously has work to do, he's nineteen. Screens can be better, opponents body him as much as they can. He has enough of a bag to just score consistently from range and if he has the lane it's an automatic two points. Will need to develop post moves and some other things. Opponent is good quality. On defense, he moves extremely well for his size. With his length, he's a big issue wherever he is. As you'd expect, players see him in the lane and don't try it. He can't get to everything, but he gives them second thoughts.

[thiste]

He does have post moves, he just doesn't use them consistently.

EDIT: 14 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks in the first half

[kace]

I'm seeing this game and i wanted to make a little report of the first half of wemby here but MrBody has made it perfectlty.

Very interesting half. He has things to work but god, how much he impacts the defense of his team with his mere presence.

[Dejounte]

For a player some here think will be our “primary playmaker”, he sure looks like he prefers to get the ball fed to him in the post a la Tim Duncan/ a natural post offense big.

[DAF86]

Any feed to watch the game?

[DAF86]

He does have post moves, he just doesn't use them consistently.

EDIT: 14 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks in the first half

It's crazy to watch him play and realize he's so raw, yet he still gets stats over stats. Dude is a stat stuffing machine.

[Mr. Body]

A quiet second half. He's a talented kid with good skills in a freakishly long body. He'll need development for sure, but he knows what he's doing out there. The French game is more congested in the middle and the spacing in the NBA is going to really open things up for him. The team will need to work on how to activate him best as he develops. Spurs really are the right spot for him. I can't imagine Houston sticking him in the corner or Lamello doing his random shit all over the floor instead of working to develop the game.

[duncan2150]

Any feed to watch the game?

https://www.twitch.tv/firstteam101

You can watch the game here but it's a french stream

[duncan2150]

A quiet second half. He's a talented kid with good skills in a freakishly long body. He'll need development for sure, but he knows what he's doing out there. The French game is more congested in the middle and the spacing in the NBA is going to really open things up for him. The team will need to work on how to activate him best as he develops. Spurs really are the right spot for him. I can't imagine Houston sticking him in the corner or Lamello doing his random shit all over the floor instead of working to develop the game.

what's interesting is that he's playing at a good level and as you note the paint is more protected in French league. The league will be easier for him in some ways

[duncan2150]

For a player some here think will be our “primary playmaker”, he sure looks like he prefers to get the ball fed to him in the post a la Tim Duncan/ a natural post offense big.

yes playmaking is a work in progress and he can pass without a doubt with some really nice dish but he's more of a guy who wants the ball to score

[Mr. Body]

what's interesting is that he's playing at a good level and as you note the paint is more protected in French league. The league will be easier for him in some ways

Right. I don't feel he's totally comfortable down low. He doesn't deal with the pressure that well yet and his strength is an issue, but he's still effective. To me he's a SF, which is really crazy given his size.

[Dejounte]

yes playmaking is a work in progress and he can pass without a doubt with some really nice dish but he's more of a guy who wants the ball to score

When I say playmaking I don’t liken it to passing ability, but commandeering an offense.

[duncan2150]

When I say playmaking I don’t liken it to passing ability, but commandeering an offense.

yes and i agree with you that he's more of a post offensive big commanding the ball in the post than a guy who'll command all the offense, if that's what you mean.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Definite areas of improvement for Wemby (his strengths are obvious.. he was clearly the best player as a 19 year old in a playoff game)-
1. Passing / playmaking out of double-teams/ hard traps/ swarming defences
2. Cutting down on turnovers committed by trying ambitious passes
3. Improving on the ball decision making and not settling for jumpers when the good pass to open shooter is available.
4. And of course, post-play which is more or less non-existent. He settles for too many fadeaways.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkGGXDn_W0o

[Frenchfred]

Definite areas of improvement for Wemby (his strengths are obvious.. he was clearly the best player as a 19 year old in a playoff game)-
1. Passing / playmaking out of double-teams/ hard traps/ swarming defences
2. Cutting down on turnovers committed by trying ambitious passes
3. Improving on the ball decision making and not settling for jumpers when the good pass to open shooter is available.
4. And of course, post-play which is more or less non-existent. He settles for too many fadeaways.

A lot of more development than I thought. He seems lost at time on the court asking for the ball when he is obviously surrounded. I think that working with Duncan is going to be really beneficial. I know that gaining too much weight is not an option but he gets moved a lot. He is only 19 so plenty of time to improve

[ace3g]

Got his MVP trophy during the game.

https://twitter.com/CTabatabaie/status/1660342114964652038

[thiste]

It's crazy to watch him play and realize he's so raw, yet he still gets stats over stats. Dude is a stat stuffing machine.

It wasn't a good game for him, he looked tired at times and that had an impact on his decision making. He's usually not that sloppy with the handling & passes. Anyway you're right, he still ends up with 22 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals but way too many turnovers as well (6).

[Rocalcio]

Victor today’s highlights for the first game of the first round Playoffs.

The first action is just crazy…

It now feels even better to watch this knowing that he’ll be a Spur !


https://youtu.be/CxvcBr8nh6c

[kace]

not a very good game from him. especially the second half. still probably the most valuable player out there. he didn't seem totally normal or focused, maybe tired ? maybe he had to digest all the things that happened to him lately with the lottery.

a lot of dissuasion on the opponent drives on the first half, it was rather impressive to watch them so hesitant because of him. Somehow, on the second half, cholet managed to avoid his presence on defense.

he seemed a little bit sloppy on the second half. not really smart and quick with his decisions in the traffic.

really excited to see how the spurs will use him. I'm not so sure we'll see him too much on the perimeter, outside of taking spacing threes.
he should be really efficient with the NBA game inside the paint with more space to operate.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/MarcJSpears/status/1660333874822672384

[Tyronn Lue]

That steal and coast to coast, crossover, spin and slam. Human cheat code.

[ace3g]

CshKi0tIgCw

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/DraftDigest/status/1660783164120346629

[JR3]

I already ordered my jersey!

[OldMan88]

The kid certainly doesn’t seem to be selfish & shares the ball well. He’ll get pushed around by stronger players, but that will change as his body matures. This of course assumes he doesn’t try to step in front of Lebron going to the hole and end up as road kill. Maybe he becomes the longest SF in NBA history. Whatever happens, it will certainly make the Spurs worth watching again.

[Obstructed_View]

I already ordered my jersey!
What if the number is wrong?

[tonight...you]

What if the number is wrong?
Duct tape.

[JPB]

Highlights from his 1st game vs Ignite. His shooting touch tells me he can become a more than decent 3 pt threat. He could be actually more comfortable behind the NBA circle.

(Scoot blocked 3 times by Wemby :))


https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=92&v=LU9KvI6IThM&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Ftrashtalk.co%2 F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjY&feature=emb_logo

[BackHome]

Him and Sochan are going to have a ton of dunks as both are good passers and good dunkers - man it's going to be fun to watch them play together

[RC_Drunkford]

Him and Sochan are going to have a ton of dunks as both are good passers and good dunkers - man it's going to be fun to watch them play together

a ton of alley-oops too

[spurraider21]

if we thought the sochan alley oops were a fun weapon this season....

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBXWy-6P1iM

[JR3]

Duct tape.
Word

[thiste]

Second game of the playoffs for Victor (& Bilal) today, Cholet vs Mets 92 @Cholet :
- 8pm France Time
- 2pm Eastern Time
- 1pm San Antonio Time
- 11am Pacific Time
=> roughly 4 hours from the time of this forum post.

Available live on lnb.tv or https://www.twitch.tv/firstteam101 or on the NBA app.

https://twitter.com/Metropolitans92/status/1660903388584845313

[lefty]

https://twitter.com/MarcJSpears/status/1660333874822672384
Gobert looks like Lionel Messi next to Wemby

[duncan2150]

Game 2 live

https://m.twitch.tv/firstteam101

[spurraider21]

also being streamed free on nba.com

https://www.nba.com/watch/event/lnb-betclic-elite-boulonge-levallois-vs-cholet

[spurraider21]

sloppy start to the 2nd quarter for him

[John B]

Down by 6 pts

[spurraider21]

Down by 6 pts
wemby got bullied by a guard :lol

burn the tape type of 2nd quarter for him

[onechance87]

wemby looking sloppy

[spurraider21]

his draft stock is falling today

[John B]

his draft stock is falling today

Wemby needs to be careful out there. He would be 1st overall draft pick next month. I don't mind if he plays lousy :lol

[onechance87]

yea wemby has no buisness trying to be a pg

[Extra Stout]

trade the pick

[spurraider21]

much better 3Q so far. draft stock going back up

[onechance87]

wemby playing better...Would like to see him dominate in a close game and close it ou

[thiste]

21 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks after 3 quarters.

[spurraider21]

21/12/2/2 after 3 quarters, but he altered a ton of shots as well in the 3rd quarter

[JPB]

Bilal!

[thiste]

What a put back dunk by Coulibaly :wow

[John B]

two emphatic plays by Bilal

[spurraider21]

Bilal holding it down while Wemby is subbed out. only other time wemby subbed out was in the first quarter and they quickly coughed up a lead. this time they're basically running away with it

he's coming back in now, looking to close it out

[JPB]

C'mon, that was a clean block.

[John B]

Kuzma watching

[kace]

the ref are really picky. a lot of suspect whistles. the last block was clean af

[spurraider21]

the ref are really picky. a lot of suspect whistles. the last block was clean af
kinda, but mets are also being awfully sloppy. wemby hasnt really had a chance to make a play since subbing in

[exstatic]

What
is
the
score
by
team,
quarter,
and
time
remaining?

[JPB]

Bilal saving the day.

[John B]

allyop to Bilal. This kid got hops

[JPB]

Cholet 68 Mets 73, 4th, 2.19 to go.

[spurraider21]

wemby hasnt really had to do anything since checking in. just glad he rebounded after that trainwreck second quarter. came back with resolve in the 3rd. good mental fortitude

his impact on the defensive end is just ever-present. offensively he comes and goes a lot more often, but thats also a symptom of the way the team runs its offense

[John B]

4th quarter 2:19 remaining. Wemby's team up 69-73

[JPB]

Even the refs are sponsored.

[JPB]

Yeah Wemby looks tired or something.

[spurraider21]

lame attempt here on this drive....
if he's going to attack the rim like that, he has the make the conscious effort to get back during transition D. quickly became an easy 3 point shot the other way

[JPB]

Not the best time to miss 2 FTs for Cholet.

[spurraider21]

really ugly, clunkly last 5 or so minutes of this game (not for wemby in particular). hard to watch

[John B]

I like Bilal, very athletic. That kid is going to be good

[JPB]

Big balls Wemby

[John B]

Nice shooting form by Wemby

[spurraider21]

2 clutch free throws. his first points of the 4th quarter come in the final minute. i think he only attempted 1 FG in the 4th

[JPB]

I like Bilal, very athletic. That kid is going to be good

Really tempted to trade up for him, but NBA GMs are watching this too.

[thiste]

really ugly, clunkly last 5 or so minutes of this game (not for wemby in particular). hard to watch

The refs have taken over.

[JPB]

lol

[John B]

Lost on a 3pt last second shot haha

[spurraider21]

holy shit lmao

going to game 3

what a collapse. how they gave up that game tying 3... just incredible bads

[Extra Stout]

It still hurts

[Fizziksman]

Golden State Cholet

[John B]

Bad play by Wemby there. Should've taken the last shot

[spurraider21]

up 3, and just give up an uncontested 3 off the inbound. wtf :lol

[rjv]

poor coaching down the stretch. that was just awful. bilal had some glimpses but he missed that point blank layup on the assist from Wemby. overall, a decent game from Victor, especially in the 3rd quarter.

[Fizziksman]

Bad play by Wemby there. Should've taken the last shot

Eh it wouldn't have mattered unless he took a three. Cholet just chuck threes like crazy this game.

[spurraider21]

Bad play by Wemby there. Should've taken the last shot
didnt mind the pass there tbh. woulda been a pretty awkward runner if he hoisted it up. if he wanted the last shot, should have just stopped and pulled up earlier. was a pretty good pass and guy just couldnt convert a layup

[John B]

Cholet Bulls??

[rjv]

Bad play by Wemby there. Should've taken the last shot

not so sure about that. it was a great pass; bilal just whiffed the layup.

[spurraider21]

mets92 struggled against full court press, its like watching middle school basketball camp :lol

wemby was treated as an afterthought on offense since he checked back into the game, and on the other end they were giving up uncontested 3's (the last shot notwithstanding)

[barakz21]

I think they’re not gonna have a problem with Wemby going heroballing. If anything, I think he needed to be a tad more assertive.

[Extra Stout]

Other than Wemby and Bilal, I don’t know where Mets92 finds its players. French bowling league?

[onechance87]

Other than Wemby and Bilal, I don’t know where Mets92 finds its players. French bowling league?

Yea...Several times they had trouble bringing the ball up the court

[rjv]

Other than Wemby and Bilal, I don’t know where Mets92 finds its players. French bowling league?

yeah, that's a pretty bad team. they're going to be just awful next season.

[exstatic]

yeah, that's a pretty bad team. they're going to be just awful next season.

I think they were in the process of folding when Wemby called. They dragged some esteemed coach out of retirement. They may just go away next year.

[Bruno]

A month ago, Mets starting PG and second best player (Tremont Waters) left the team after a fight with a teammate. Saying that, they should have done a way better job agaisnt the press even without him.

[BatManu20]

1661107719829331979

[BatManu20]

That little jump hook Wemby used to score his first points of today’s game where he’s coming off that screen could be lethal at the next level. Cause there’s nobody that could block it or really even affect it. That could be his bread and butter at the next level.

[John B]

1661107719829331979

It’s actually 23 pts, 14 rebs, 3 assists and 2 blks. And they’re not really looking for him. So I think he’ll dominate more with better teammates and plays. Wemby is unselfish and willing passer.

[DAF86]

NTLjm6PGo-g

[kace]

A month ago, Mets starting PG and second best player (Tremont Waters) left the team after a fight with a teammate. Saying that, they should have done a way better job agaisnt the press even without him.

Yes. fifth best scorer and best interceptor of the french league. floor general, assist leader, 2nd best scorer and one of the best 3 pts shooter of the team (41%)....... he was voted 3rd best player of the G-League in 2020. one of the very few players of the team able to drive to the rim efficiently. it was a hard blow for the team, without a possibility to recruit another player considering the date.

hard to see them going far, and especially past Monaco in five games without him. He was a very important piece for them.

[spurraider21]

considering the disaster 2Q and the 4Q where they basically ignored him on offense (and got bogged down by shit like full court press), the fact that he kinda sleepwalks into these kinds of numbers is whats fascinating.

i dont think he's an NBA go-to scorer type though at this point of his development. well, to clarify, he easily could lead the spurs in scoring next year. but i dont think you just dump the ball to him and tell him to go to work possession after possession at this stage. but he will be an elite finisher with plenty of opportunities. its hard to prevent a guy with his size and agility from getting to favorable spots

[kace]

considering the disaster 2Q and the 4Q where they basically ignored him on offense (and got bogged down by shit like full court press), the fact that he kinda sleepwalks into these kinds of numbers is whats fascinating.

i dont think he's an NBA go-to scorer type though at this point of his development. well, to clarify, he easily could lead the spurs in scoring next year. but i dont think you just dump the ball to him and tell him to go to work possession after possession at this stage. but he will be an elite finisher with plenty of opportunities. its hard to prevent a guy with his size and agility from getting to favorable spots
exactly what i expect the spurs to do with him: not making him a go-to scorer from the beginning but let him get used to the NBA by being the overall presence he is: defense, scoring, rebound. He can impact the game without asking the ball in his hands every possession.

[spurraider21]

exactly what i expect the spurs to do with him: not making him a go-to scorer from the beginning but let him get used to the NBA by being the overall presence he is: defense, scoring, rebound. He can impact the game without asking the ball in his hands every possession.
he can still score plenty. our offense should generate much more favorable situations than what he's getting right now. just having him more active in the pick and roll/pick and pop game with better spacing than he has right now should generate a ton of easy looks for him. he just has to be opportunistic

[Blizzardwizard]

The amount of times Wembanyama would roll into an open lane and the ball-handler would just ignore him in favour of taking some stupid running floater was infuriating to watch.

With NBA spacing and competent, unselfish PG play he is going to be an even more destructive inside scorer than he already is.

[PrimeMinister]

get this man in a system with a little bit of spacing and movement and his game will explode.... easy 20/14 while he's clearly just going through the motions

[Spursmania]

This is amazing...

[TekXX]

He's a little raw needs some structure, he can't get to the NBA fast enough.

[DAF86]

The amount of times Wembanyama would roll into an open lane and the ball-handler would just ignore him in favour of taking some stupid running floater was infuriating to watch.

With NBA spacing and competent, unselfish PG play he is going to be an even more destructive inside scorer than he already is.

Get him Chris Paul to ease him into the league, tbh.

[JPB]

when the team was playing for him in Vegas, he put on 72 points in 2 games. So yeah, put in good conditions he can really score and will put 30/15 his second year in the NBA.

Just get him a vet PG like Conley or whoever and make him the center of your attack, he's unblockable in certain plays. Work the hell on on double teams and put a couple reliable 3 pt shooters in the corners.

[ace3g]

While NBA prospects prepare for the draft, Victor Wembanyama's French season could extend into June.
While NBA prospects prepare for the draft, Victor Wembanyama's French season could extend into June (yahoo.com) (https://sports.yahoo.com/while-nba-prospects-prepare-for-the-draft-victor-wembanyamas-french-season-could-extend-into-june-001147446.html)

[couchman]

I like the idea of Keldon and Vassell continuing to put up numbers and letting Wemby get his in the flow of the offense for a while as he gets comfortable.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/SamBorden/status/1661355243609653248

[BatManu20]

That Paris to SA culture shock is gonna be real. Can’t wait to get him here and get him acclimated though. June 22nd can’t get here soon enough tbh. Gonna be a long month.

[ace3g]

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

[mudyez]

"Los Angeles is a much bigger club than San Antonio. A bigger city. A bigger stage. Wembanyama said no. As appealing as it was to have the Lakers try to woo him, Wembanyama was concerned that LA’s coaches wouldn’t be critical enough. Wouldn’t push him hard enough to make every facet of his game be the best."

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https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37708936/wembanyama-farewell-france-nba-draft-2023

[Mr. Body]

"Los Angeles is a much bigger club than San Antonio. A bigger city. A bigger stage. Wembanyama said no. As appealing as it was to have the Lakers try to woo him, Wembanyama was concerned that LA’s coaches wouldn’t be critical enough. Wouldn’t push him hard enough to make every facet of his game be the best."

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https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37708936/wembanyama-farewell-france-nba-draft-2023

Lakers other than trading a bunch of undeveloped young players for Anthony Davis - probably forced by the league - and the gimme of LeBron just wanting to sign there, has been softer than puppy shit for ages. They haven't been able to develop anything since before Kobe was dragging the team down with his late salary years.

[Extra Stout]

"Los Angeles is a much bigger club than San Antonio. A bigger city. A bigger stage. Wembanyama said no. As appealing as it was to have the Lakers try to woo him, Wembanyama was concerned that LA’s coaches wouldn’t be critical enough. Wouldn’t push him hard enough to make every facet of his game be the best."

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https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37708936/wembanyama-farewell-france-nba-draft-2023
Well done

[rjv]

that article never reads that way (which wouldn't make sense as the Lakers weren't even in the lottery). what it actually reads is "WHEN WEMBANYAMA WAS 14, he spent a summer playing with Barcelona's basketball club. The Spanish team was interested in bringing him to their program full time, and the offer was intriguing: Barcelona is a much bigger club than Nanterre. A bigger city. A bigger stage."

[Davidicus]

Watching Wemby and noticing more small things. When he drives towards the basket, he has such a huge wingspan that his quick passes towards a cutting baseliner seem to bend around the defender like Elastigirl. Wingspan gives him angles & positioning I've never seen before. It boggles the mind when you first see it, another alien moment.

[sinok]

This article has a very very "ignorant condescending american" feel... Nanterre is part of the whole parisian urban area, like a 10/15 minutes train ride to get into paris) and he hasn't played his last game yet. And if he can manage parisian lifestyle, he should be able to adapt to LA's one without much trouble. He wxill probably get bored in SA for all I know...

[exstatic]

This article has a very very "ignorant condescending american" feel... Nanterre is part of the whole parisian urban area, like a 10/15 minutes train ride to get into paris) and he hasn't played his last game yet. And if he can manage parisian lifestyle, he should be able to adapt to LA's one without much trouble. He wxill probably get bored in SA for all I know...

LA is the very embodiment of the ignorant condescending American feel.

[rjv]

LA is sewage

[ace3g]

https://youtu.be/__wVQu9ffiE

[ace3g]

https://youtu.be/YZ5RSkeimJU

[BatManu20]

Have a feeling a lot of bronsexuals are going to jump on the Wemby bandwagon once Lebron retires tbh. If he pans out, there’ll be a wave of prepubescent boys becoming Spurs fans essentially overnight. Plenty of grown men too.

[CGD]

https://youtu.be/__wVQu9ffiE

Woj feeling insecure about his “best prospect ever” take and wanting to recast, lol.

At the end of the segment they talk about Jaime Jaquez. He’s my guy for 33. He’s just a winner and all heart.

[BatManu20]

Woj feeling insecure about his “best prospect ever” take and wanting to recast, lol.

At the end of the segment they talk about Jaime Jaquez. He’s my guy for 33. He’s just a winner and all heart.

I like Jacquez too. Good all-around player who makes up for his lack of athleticism with a high BBIQ and a good motor (he’s still not a terrible athlete). He showed out during the tournament. I think he might sneak into the First Round though. Like 27-30 range. But if he’s available at 33, if the happy with that pick.

[CGD]

I like Jacquez too. Good player who showed out during the tournament. I think he sneaks into the First Round though. Like 27-30 range.

Yeah, we just might miss out.

To me, these low SRPs is where you grab the proven winner Juniors/Seniors from the pedigree schools. The Tre Jones, Ty Jerome, Josh Harts of the world. They’re tone and culture settles for your team will solid fundamentals and that just make the “right plays.” That’s Jaquez this year.

[ismael-robert]

All u fair weather bandwagoners who ain't been around for the struggle can stay gone

[ambchang]

Searched the forum and seems like nobody posted this, but I find it to be a good read.

A series of articles on SI a couple of months back to talk in details about every aspect of Wembanyama's game:
Part One: Rim Protection: https://www.si.com/nba/draft/newsfeed/the-map-of-victor-wembanyama-rim-protection
Part Two: Catch-and-Finish Scoring: https://www.si.com/nba/draft/newsfeed/the-map-of-victor-wembanyama-catch-and-finish-scoring
Part Three: Back to the Basket: https://www.si.com/nba/draft/newsfeed/the-map-of-victor-wembanyama-back-to-the-basket
Part Four: Driving: https://www.si.com/nba/draft/newsfeed/the-map-of-victor-wembanyama-driving
Part Five: Shooting Versatility: https://www.si.com/nba/draft/newsfeed/the-map-of-victor-wembanyama-shooting-versatility

[ace3g]

Bring back Forcier for player development.

https://twitter.com/NBAcoaching/status/1662336968485744640

[Spursfanfromafar]

Bring back Forcier for player development.

https://twitter.com/NBAcoaching/status/1662336968485744640

Oh yes! Forcier was a key assistant during the 2007-2016 period that saw the transition of the Spurs from a Duncan-centric old-school team into a P&R based perimeter oriented team. He can be a great player development coach at the Spurs again.

[RC_Drunkford]

Bring back Forcier for player development.

https://twitter.com/NBAcoaching/status/1662336968485744640

I'm on board. Bring him back

[Frenchfred]

LA is the very embodiment of the ignorant condescending American feel.

While I don't disagree with LA, it's not like Texas doesn't have his fair share of ignorant people. For a European, that's a bit of a culture shock.

[scott]

While I don't disagree with LA, it's not like Texas doesn't have his fair share of ignorant people. For a European, that's a bit of a culture shock.

Luckily, San Antonio has a lower propensity of cousin fucking mouth breathing hillbilly neck beards than the rest of Texas, save for the ones who frequent SpursTalk and get fired up about Pop enough to take their Oakleys off long enough to post to Truth social from their F150.

[DAF86]

https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1661853759364820992?s=20

I know this is from a previous game but watch the baskets here.

-waits behind the hoop, receives a dump pass and slams it.
-Grabs the board, outlet pass, runs the floor straight through the middle (not the wings like a winger would), receives an entry pass and dunks it again.
-Sitting on the low block, a guard penetrates and kicks it out for a midrange jumper.
-high-low action, Wemby in the low post, receives and finishes.
-Post up, hook shot.
-Coming off a screen for a midranger.
-Sets the screen, pick and pop assist.

This the way that Wemby scores, he's a center. Sure he can hit the occasional highlight 3 or fadeaway jumper, but that's not his game. I don't know who's the one that came up with the KD comparisson, but that's not the type of player he is, tbh.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1661853759364820992?s=20

I know this is from a previous game but watch the baskets here.

-waits behind the hoop, receives a dump pass and slams it.
-Grabs the board, outlet pass, runs the floor straight through the middle (not the wings like a winger would), receives an entry pass and dunks it again.
-Sitting on the low block, a guard penetrates and kicks it out for a midrange jumper.
-high-low action, Wemby in the low post, receives and finishes.
-Post up, hook shot.
-Coming off a screen for a midranger.
-Sets the screen, pick and pop assist.

This the way that Wemby scores, he's a center. Sure he can hit the occasional highlight 3 or fadeaway jumper, but that's not his game. I don't know who's the one that came up with the KD comparisson, but that's not the type of player he is, tbh.

He is for sure a PF/C (more time at C probably). There are ways to throw out comparisons. Personality comparisons, talent comparisons, archetype comparisons. What I threw out in my comparison is how a team should build around Wemby. Wemby IS similar to Durant in some aspects, but a lot different in others. For example, he is nowhere as agile, but the bag of offensive moves is similar.

[Dejounte]

What I wouldn’t want Victor to be doing too much on offense (albeit probably unavoidable) is for him to set screens and some dirty scumbag run purposely into his knees. Sort of like what Schroder did to Green in these playoffs.

[Alain]

https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1661853759364820992?s=20

I know this is from a previous game but watch the baskets here.

-waits behind the hoop, receives a dump pass and slams it.
-Grabs the board, outlet pass, runs the floor straight through the middle (not the wings like a winger would), receives an entry pass and dunks it again.
-Sitting on the low block, a guard penetrates and kicks it out for a midrange jumper.
-high-low action, Wemby in the low post, receives and finishes.
-Post up, hook shot.
-Coming off a screen for a midranger.
-Sets the screen, pick and pop assist.

This the way that Wemby scores, he's a center. Sure he can hit the occasional highlight 3 or fadeaway jumper, but that's not his game. I don't know who's the one that came up with the KD comparisson, but that's not the type of player he is, tbh.

In an interview published today in L'EQUIPE, Vincent Collet (coach of the Mets and french NT) says that he can almost play any position and might even play small forward with the national team. He adds that Victor ball handling and BBIQ should incite him to consider playing as a point forward.

https://www.lequipe.fr/Basket/Article/Vincent-collet-entraineur-de-victor-wembanyama-pas-commun-de-s-occuper-d-un-surdoue/1398988

[Ice009]

Thanks, Alain. Very interesting. Gets me a little bit excited. Can't wait to see him play for the Spurs.

[DAF86]

In an interview published today in L'EQUIPE, Vincent Collet (coach of the Mets and french NT) says that he can almost play any position and might even play small forward with the national team. He adds that Victor ball handling and BBIQ should incite him to consider playing as a point forward.

https://www.lequipe.fr/Basket/Article/Vincent-collet-entraineur-de-victor-wembanyama-pas-commun-de-s-occuper-d-un-surdoue/1398988

Won't happen against anyone worth a shit, tbh. At least not if they pretend to win. Wemby's most efficient weapon (not his only one, of course) is using his length around the basket.

[R. DeMurre]

This is what Coach Collet is talking about: https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2023/news/beware-frances-fearsome-frontcourt-of-gobert-embiid-and-wembanyama

[R. DeMurre]

^^ I think the bigger issue there would be Gobert clogging up the lane and getting in Embiid's way, but the defense would sure be formidable.

[Seventyniner]

This is what Coach Collet is talking about: https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2023/news/beware-frances-fearsome-frontcourt-of-gobert-embiid-and-wembanyama

Triple Towers with Wemby as the SF would be pretty fun to watch.

[JPB]

Holy crap, imagine a Wemby-Embiid-Gobert frontcourt. Opponents better hit their 3s.