Summer League Game Thread - WEMBY'S DEBUT - Spurs/Hornets 7/7/23 @ 8PM CDT on ESPN

[BatManu20]

Wemby getting dragged relentlessly on social media today. This is what the media does. They build you up just to tear you down.

Barstool (hardly media) having a field-day with this as expected too.

[daslicer]

Wemby getting dragged relentlessly on social media today. This is what the media does. They build you up just to tear you down.

Barstool (hardly media) having a field-day with this as expected too.

I didn't understand why that guy in the barstool clip was insisting Victor needs to apologize to Britney Spears considering he didn't do anything to her. It seems like some media and tabloid outlets are trying to paint it that Victor was responsible for Britney getting hit.

[daslicer]

There's nothing many fans love more than the 5 second anecdotal evidence of a dunk highlight or an ankle breaker move on the perimeter. The fact that Wembanyama had 5 blocks, a dozen defensive dissuasions, and was +4 in a win where his shot wasn't dropping at all is never going to thrill people looking for the wow factor. The way Wemby becomes a generational player is by bending the opposing offense defensively with the same gravity that Steph bends defenses with his offense. He's already showing that. No highlight reel is going to show the many many times the opponent shies away from shot attempts, but if one attempt is successful, that's all over ESPN. Kai Jones' posterizing dunk was cute, but ultimately meaningless-- he took three shot attempts in 27 minutes. Charlotte's four bigs were a combined 7-23, and the team as a whole shot a 29.9 FG%. The point of Victor's ridiculous potential is that he can win games with just his D. When he adjusts after one summer league game and gets more attempts closer to the basket, his offense will be fine.

Agreed it reminded me at times of how Tim was able to control games defensively. Another thing I observed is that the Spurs were able to run and get easy transition baskets when Wemby got defensive stops. We are going to see a lot of exciting transition baskets off of Wemby defensive stops this season.

[BatManu20]

I didn't understand why that guy in the barstool clip was insisting Victor needs to apologize to Britney Spears considering he didn't do anything to her. It seems like some media and tabloid outlets are trying to paint it that Victor was responsible for Britney getting hit.

It’s all so stupid. But unfortunately he’s he’s right about these idiot fans being relentless. That’s why I said celebrity worship culture is so trash. These losers will be ting on Wemby at every turn now, despite the fact that he literally did nothing wrong. It’s so dumb.

[KobesAchilles]

Chris Paul has an active contract with another team
do you understand that?

Yes that’s why it’s a wish. The dude made Tyson Chandler an offensive threat, Blake Griffin unstoppable, DeAndre Jordan an all star, and even saved DeAndre Ayton from being a bust. He would’ve done wonders for Victor and I wish the Spurs would’ve traded for him rather than let Tre Jones be our starting PG.

[sfernald]

Wemby's start with the Spurs, the NBA and America in general is going about as bad as it possibly can. Making an enemy of a famous pop icon with an army of devoted fans was a horrible start. Him bricking three pointers all game long in his debut game isn't helping. It's a good thing it is only summer and this is all just summer league, lol. Everyone will forget about this by the start of the regular season in October when he starts dominating the league.

[daslicer]

It’s all so stupid. But unfortunately he’s he’s right about these idiot fans being relentless. That’s why I said celebrity worship culture is so trash. These losers will be ting on Wemby at every turn now, despite the fact that he literally did nothing wrong. It’s so dumb.

I agree with everything you said and especially about celebrity worship culture. Victor should just turn off social media for the rest of the year and not pay it any mind. Easier said than done since it's hard for young people to get off of it. If he starts playing better consistently then this crap will die down.

[slick'81]

Britney ruining wembys career

[Extra Stout]

Wemby's start with the Spurs, the NBA and America in general is going about as bad as it possibly can. Making an enemy of a famous pop icon with an army of devoted fans was a horrible start. Him bricking three pointers all game long in his debut game isn't helping. It's a good thing it is only summer and this is all just summer league, lol. Everyone will forget about this by the start of the regular season in October when he starts dominating the league.

He’s not going to dominate the league starting in October, at least not on offense. It will start to come around the second half of the year. At that point, the Spurs will be well out of the playoff race and the national media will have dismissed him as a bust.

Year 2 will be another story, and by year 3 he’ll be an MVP candidate.

[J_Paco]

Yes that’s why it’s a wish. The dude made Tyson Chandler an offensive threat, Blake Griffin unstoppable, DeAndre Jordan an all star, and even saved DeAndre Ayton from being a bust. He would’ve done wonders for Victor and I wish the Spurs would’ve traded for him rather than let Tre Jones be our starting PG.

Except he's nearly 40 and coming off the worse year of his career. Plus, a one year rental isn't gonna do anything to speed up Wemby's development. It might have alleviated some pressure, but he'd need to make adjustments and improvements regardless.

[R. DeMurre]

the notion that Wembanyama has any blame whatsoever in the stupid Britney Spears thing is such a crazy take. The video proves that everything she said was either inaccurate or drama queen exaggeration... he didn't even turn around to look, and had no idea that the tiniest of altercations had even taken place.

[daslicer]

the notion that Wembanyama has any blame whatsoever in the stupid Britney Spears thing is such a crazy take. The video proves that everything she said was either inaccurate or drama queen exaggeration... he didn't even turn around to look, and had no idea that the tiniest of altercations had even taken place.

Her stans are dumbest people. They are now attacking Victor because they are upset Victor said Britney grabbed his shoulder when she actually only tapped it. Very dumb logic by her stans but stans are very illogical people.

[sfernald]

He’s not going to dominate the league starting in October, at least not on offense. It will start to come around the second half of the year. At that point, the Spurs will be well out of the playoff race and the national media will have dismissed him as a bust.

Year 2 will be another story, and by year 3 he’ll be an MVP candidate.

Sounds good!

[BacktoBasics]

The doom and gloom… even the non bust doomers are ing re ed. He’s had zero coaching. No game planning. No time with these teammates. It was a pickup game.

[ginobilized]

Summer League is a glorified YMCA pickup game. Not much to see here.

Of note from last night, the other team scored 68 points. That's something to monitor and consider how much of that was the Wemby effect.

[daslicer]

The doom and gloom… even the non bust doomers are ing re ed. He’s had zero coaching. No game planning. No time with these teammates. It was a pickup game.

The overreactions don't surprise me. When I was younger it bothered me how this board would overreact to things but I'm older now and more mellow that I just laugh at it and take it with a grain of salt. I'm confident Wemby will get better but he will have growing pains like last night which is to be expected since he still has a lot to learn but he will get there.

[Russ]

Wemby getting dragged relentlessly on social media today. This is what the media does. They build you up just to tear you down.

Barstool (hardly media) having a field-day with this as expected too.

There's nothing about this guy that.doesn't work out perfectly.

A shaky start which will only cement the unconditional love he'll get from SA and their fans as he gets trashed in social media and the broader national media. He'll remember that forever. Perfect.

[LakerHater]

[Rocalcio]

Just end this ing game. No one cares

Your signature picture is just pathetic…

[spurs10]

So I see Sunday's game is on ESPN2 but Tuesday and Friday are on NBATV. Wonder if there will be an alternative way to watch?

[Darkwaters]

What a truly bizarre take.

This stupid Britney Spears thing is the biggest nothing-burger I've seen in a long time.

I'm going to be laughing so hard when he has a hot-shooting night and drops 25 or 30 at some point.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

it Barstool and TMZ with the tabloid takes and people act like that is what ESPN, FOX, CBSSports, etc are rolling with.

[heyheymymy]

You can see Victor's dad in the background behind Keldon Johnson in the Spurs players crowd shot.

Also, who is the end guy that Bassey is hugging on?

lol at Dev flinging Bassey's arm off from over his shoulder lol

[Mr. Body]

it Barstool and TMZ with the tabloid takes and people act like that is what ESPN, FOX, CBSSports, etc are rolling with.

Barstool is straight up racist and conservative. I think TMZ might be slightly better.

[Vince Carter's ankle]

You can see Victor's dad in the background behind Keldon Johnson in the Spurs players crowd shot.

Also, who is the end guy that Bassey is hugging on?

lol at Dev flinging Bassey's arm off from over his shoulder lol

Sir' Jabari Rice