The Parisian Patisserie of Victor Wembanyama

[tim_duncan_fan]

This is nonsense. Plenty of players have controlled the game from the perimeter. That idea that Wemby can't do that is ridiculous. The kid obviously loves to dunk and looks to do so all the damn time but he's also right to try to have a 3 point game. His jump shot will likely be unstoppable. How do you stop this guy from shooting 18 footers over you all night? How do you stop that? Why force someone with his body type to pound in the post if he can just raise up and constantly hit an 18 footer instead?

Well yeah, it's a little different if he makes that work.

Still, playing inside first, then out second, will continue to be the more likely path to dominance.

EasyMoneySniper numbers right there

[tonight...you]

I'll get back to you when Wemby inevitably ends up playing as a fulltime bigman. It might be this season, or the next one, it won't take more than that if the Spurs are serious about helping Wemby develop into the best player he can become.

I think you're going to be disappointed.

[DAF86]

You say it isn't hard, but it sounds like you got it exactly wrong. He is way closer to KD than to any center who has ever played, and he demonstrates it every game. There's no waiting for it to happen. He has elite ball handling skills and a butter smooth jumper. He is a great passer and excels on the fast break.

He gets bodied up and mauled down low and hasn't learned to draw whistles. He has basically only scored on dunks or circus shots in the paint so far. Traditional center is literally his worst position right now. I have zero doubt he will come in next year and dominate at that position because of his smarts and will to be great, but it's a weakness to exploit right now.

He doesn't have either.

He has great ball-handling skills FOR A 7'5" GUY. He doesn't have great ball-handling skills in general. That's why he leads the NBA in TOs. Also, he has a nice looking jumper, but he shoots 30% on threes. I expect him to become a slightly above average jumpshooter, but he will never be KD.

[DAF86]

I think you're going to be disappointed.

I won't be disapointed either way, because either (a) he becomes Keving Durant 2.0, which would be great (but it won't happen), or (b) I'm right.

Either way, Wemby will dominate.

[Obstructed_View]

He doesn't have either.

He has great ball-handling skills FOR A 7'5" GUY. He doesn't have great ball-handling skills in general. That's why he leads the NBA in TOs. Also, he has a nice looking jumper, but he shoots 30% on threes. I expect him to become a slightly above average jumpshooter, but he will never be KD.

Okay. You're an idiot. No point in arguing about it, I guess.

[DAF86]

Okay. You're an idiot. No point in arguing about it, I guess.

Insulting won't make you right. Are you even watching the games? Tell me where are these great ball-handling skills and butter smooth jumper you're talking about.

[DAF86]

And there goes Wemby run of scoring double digits in every game.

[spurraider21]

He doesn't have either.

He has great ball-handling skills FOR A 7'5" GUY. He doesn't have great ball-handling skills in general. That's why he leads the NBA in TOs. Also, he has a nice looking jumper, but he shoots 30% on threes. I expect him to become a slightly above average jumpshooter, but he will never be KD.

a taller, longer anthony davis with a jumper that extends out past the 3 point line

he may never get as bulky as davis is now, but doesnt have to with his length advantage

[DAF86]

a taller, longer anthony davis with a jumper that extends out past the 3 point line

he may never get as bulky as davis is now, but doesnt have to with his length advantage

Okay. You're an idiot. No point in arguing about it, I guess.

[LakerHater]

[rankingtear]

This guy has to create his offense at least half the time to even take us anywhere. He has to function without a prime Chris Paul.

[spursparker9]

[boutons_deux]

And there goes Wemby run of scoring double digits in every game.

... In losses

He is, not yet, the game changer, a game winner

[Kawhi_6rings]

he can't even made 10 feet in past 4 games

[Kawhi_6rings]

wemby is liabilty beat anyone off the dribble............

[exstatic]

19 pts 13 rb 8 blocks, and people are ing.

[Kawhi_6rings]

SHOOT BELOW 40FG%

[Tyronn Lue]

He's got a team full of guys trying to get paid. Anyone can throw the ball to Victor. They want to remain in the league, not just be rotational guys who throw the ball and aren't heard from again. The Spurs are AAU right now, with star in the building so they are trying to show out.

[Jordan Jackson]

He's got a team full of guys trying to get paid. Anyone can throw the ball to Victor. They want to remain in the league, not just be rotational guys who throw the ball and aren't heard from again. The Spurs are AAU right now, with star in the building so they are trying to show out.

True. And those guys doing that won’t be wearing a Spurs uniform for very long. This reminds me a little of LeBron first year in Cleveland. Sean Elliott also said the Spurs had the same problem Duncan’s first year.

Fit in or fit out. That moment is coming.

[emanueldavidginobili]

"What disappoints me a little is his shooting percentage. For me, that's not enough for a player like him," said Collet via Basket News. "There are various factors at play, including how he's assisted by his teammates. They should be providing him with more opportunities for easier baskets, which could boost his shooting percentage."

"And then the connection with teammates. Against Sacramento, he took 26 shots and made zero assists. For me, it's embarrassing," Collet said. "But you also have to be patient, the NBA season only started four weeks ago."

[jermaine]

Our guards act as if Wemby isn't thst dude. I blame Pop for not putting the team in its place.

[cool cat]

He looked tired last night.

[Drom John]

He doesn't have either.

He has great ball-handling skills FOR A 7'5" GUY. He doesn't have great ball-handling skills in general. That's why he leads the NBA in TOs. Also, he has a nice looking jumper, but he shoots 30% on threes. I expect him to become a slightly above average jumpshooter, but he will never be KD.

Durant was a .288 3P shooter as a rookie, .284 in Kevin's first 14 games.

[DAF86]

Durant was a .288 3P shooter as a rookie, .284 in Kevin's first 14 games.

Durant was also was an elite shooter in college. Wemby has never shot over 30% from 3 in his career. Elite shooters usually come as elite shooters from the get go. It is very rare to have a guy that wasn't elite at shooting and become that on the NBA. The only one I can think of is Kawhi (if one can consider Kawhi's shooting splits as "elite").

[CGD]

"What disappoints me a little is his shooting percentage. For me, that's not enough for a player like him," said Collet via Basket News. "There are various factors at play, including how he's assisted by his teammates. They should be providing him with more opportunities for easier baskets, which could boost his shooting percentage."

"And then the connection with teammates. Against Sacramento, he took 26 shots and made zero assists. For me, it's embarrassing," Collet said. "But you also have to be patient, the NBA season only started four weeks ago."

Truth nukes