Wemby Expected To Work With TD (Article)

[lefty20]

I've heard that Timmy still has a locker at the Spurs practice facility. That he sometimes shows up just to shoot the with the staff, other times he actually participates in the practices.

[thiste]

Tbh if I’m Wemby, I’m trying to learn Kareem’s sky-hook. The most unblockable shot ever and he’s already a couple inches taller than Kareem was. He’d be unstoppable with it. It’s not an easy shot to learn though. Surprisingly difficult to hit it consistently so I doubt it ever happens. There’s a reason nobody’s been able to duplicate it.

I've heard this multiple times over the past year, and I'll explain why it probably won't happen. I understand the similarities between Wemby & Kareem and why people think it would be a great idea. Kareem developed the sky hook for a few reasons, mainly because they outlawed the dunk in college (because of his dominance), and also keep in mind he had a similarly tall rival in Wilt who could jump outside of the arena and actually did block a few sky hooks.
Wemby is 3 inches taller than Kareem, with a significantly longer wingspan. He also has a high release on his shot. Basically, he doesn't need to develop the sky hook because his regular shot is already impossible to block. I've seen him make hook shots, but I don't think he will try and develop the sky hook and make that a significant part of his arsenal.

[Davidicus2]

All former Spurs players and coaches in the past have said, in one form or another, the best attribute about Duncan wasn’t his basketball skill set, but his ability to be coached. That’s what ultimately led to the 5 championships, the mindset from the #1 player on the team.

Outside of Tim’s game, which of course can help Victor, Im most excited / content knowing Timmy’s values and personality can rub off on Victor a little.

Also, he can start to see through Tim Tony Manu David’s eyes why they all chose to live in SA long term.

[heyheymymy]

lol I'm sure Victor can learn a thing or two from TD as a mentor

it's crazy to act like that's not the case

[FuzzyLumpkins]

People acting as if Wembanyama is too advanced for Duncan are ridiculous. Most of basketball has not fundamentally changed in 50 years, let alone the seven since Tim left. Wemby will do some things Tim didn't do, but he and basically every player will need to play in the post and near the basket. That's part of being an iso threat. Wembanyama is also extremely gifted as a shot-blocker but still untrained in positioning and technique. I have no idea what folks are thinking him getting better is going to look like if not him gain insight and consistency. He should learn a lot from Duncan, Manu and all of the other players he gets a chance to work with. Maybe he'll be better than all of them, but he doesn't know what they know yet.

What's cool is that Wembanyama can take everything from Duncans game to good effect. Wemby is a much more quick and fluid athlete than Duncan was. Duncan had touch out to about 15 feet and then he was shotputting the ball at the basket. Wemby's release looks gorgeous when he is side stepping threes.

He could also take everything from Kevin Durant's game to good effect.

[JPB]

What's cool is that Wembanyama can take everything from Duncans game to good effect. Wemby is a much more quick and fluid athlete than Duncan was. Duncan had touch out to about 15 feet and then he was shotputting the ball at the basket. Wemby's release looks gorgeous when he is side stepping threes.

He could also take everything from Kevin Durant's game to good effect.

Wemby actually said Durant was the player he's been studying the most.