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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert won his fourth Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award this season, and not everyone is on board with it. NBA legend Kevin Garnett prefers San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama, who would’ve been the first rookie to ever win the award. Garnett lambasted the league for picking Gobert over […]

With the second round of the NBA playoffs over, every team that deployed a high-impact rookie has already been eliminated. Still, the 2023 NBA Draft class lived up to expectations. A generational prospect (Victor Wembanyama) proved that he was worth the hype, and a number of young teams have exciting young cores to look forward […]

The final 2023-24 NBA awards and accolades were given out when the league announced the 2023-24 All-NBA teams on Wednesday night. Unlike previous seasons, where two guards, two forwards, and a center were on each of the three All-NBA teams, this year’s selections were made without factoring in positions. Still, only 15 players get to […]

When San Antonio Spurs generational talent Victor Wembanyama earned First Team honors on the NBA’s All-Defensive list, he did something that not even franchise GOAT Tim Duncan accomplished. While there’s no way to top Duncan when All-NBA teams are announced, Wemby can join the game’s greatest power forward in one regard. No Spurs rookie has […]

Many unrealistic fans may have expected the Indiana Fever to immediately rise to the top of the WNBA after drafting Caitlin Clark first overall. However, the Fever’s heartbreaking loss to the Connecticut Sun on Monday shows that while they’ve been struggling, they are inching closer to where they need to be. Former NBA player Richard […]

Victor Wembanyama has made history again. In earning 2023-2024 Kia NBA All-Defensive First Team, the San Antonio Spurs’ generational talent becomes the first rookie to make First Team All-Defense and the youngest player in league history to ever accomplish the feat. Fittingly, considering the Spurs reputation as a defensive-minded franchise, the last NBA rookie named […]

Focus on defense has long been a San Antonio Spurs mantra. From Tim Duncan and David Robinson to Kawhi Leonard, the attention to that side of the ball set a foundation for five championships in 15 years. It’s also translated to vast recognition when you include the likes of Bruce Bowen and Alvin Robertson. Victor […]

In the midst of an NBA All-Rookie First Team season, San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama put up one astonishing stat line after another. So, as impressive as this is, perhaps it shouldn’t surprise: the generational talent became the fifth player in NBA history to have six games with 25 or more points, at least […]

The NBA announced its All-Rookie Teams and the first team won’t surprise many, if it all. Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama headlines a group that includes Chet Holmgren, Brandon Miller, Jamie Jaquez Jr., and Brandin Podziemski. The first team selections reflects Rookie of the Year voting. The San Antonio Spurs generational talent finished first […]

The San Antonio Spurs are entering a pivotal offseason. San Antonio can pair more talent with star center Victor Wembanyama in the 2024 NBA Draft. The Spurs possess the fourth and eighth picks, and one player on their radar is former Kentucky basketball guard Rob Dillingham. Dillingham displayed optimism about a potential fit with San […]

San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama isn’t just dominant when the games actually count. Wemby was spotted playing against some kids outside and the 7’4″ Frenchman showed them no mercy: Victor Wembanyama was showing no mercy against these kids 🤣 (via @overtime) pic.twitter.com/On6xsn5raW — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 18, 2024 That’s one way to get […]

The defending basketball runner-up in the Olympics is back with a huge – literally – reinforcement. San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama is set to make his Summer Games debut for a Team France squad that’s already anchored by now four-time Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert. French National Basketball Coach Vincent Collet announced […]

The usual secret to Gregg Popovich starting a dynasty is having two insanely talented big men. Victor Wembanyama is already projected to be one of the greatest players of all time if he continues his upward trajectory. So, who’s next? The 2024 NBA Draft brings the San Antonio Spurs a lot of options. But, another […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were ousted by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the NBA Playoffs and now have a boatload of challenging decisions to make, including the possibility of a trade with the San Antonio Spurs or other NBA franchise. Do they continue down the same path or shake things up with Darius […]

Every diehard hoops fan on the planet has spent countless hours playing the era-bending “Who’s Better?” Game over the course of their life. At least I have, I guess I shouldn’t speak for everyone else. But whether it’s Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James, Larry Bird versus Luka Doncic, or Nick Van Exel versus Stephen Curry […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ fourth and eighth picks of the upcoming NBA Draft will represent the ninth and tenth selections the franchise has had inside the top 10. With Victor Wembanyama, they’ve now famously hit on every one of their three No. 1 picks when you include Tim Duncan and David Robinson. Beyond that trio, […]

The San Antonio Spurs acquired one of the most unique basketball talents from the 2023 NBA Draft. Star center Victor Wembanyama had a stellar rookie year with San Antonio. He could be getting more help from potential top-10 pick and former Kentucky basketball guard Rob Dillingham in 2024. Dillingham shared his exciting Wembanyama plan if […]

Rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs overall had a very successful 2023-24 season despite not winning a whole lot of games. Although the Spurs finished at the bottom of the vaunted Western Conference standings, Wembanyama turned himself into arguably already a top 20 player in the game today and won a rare […]

The “Alien” effect is in full force for the San Antonio Spurs. Even without Victor Wembanyama. Featuring Alienware and a chance to go head to head against an important member of the team, the franchise announced “Game at The Rock,” a free day of gaming and basketball at The Rock at La Cantera on Sunday, […]

A ClutchPoints post on X regarding an aspect of Victor Wembanyama’s press conference where the San Antonio Spurs star received the Rookie of the Year trophy has caused quite a stir on the social media platform. As of the writing of this piece, the post dated May 12 has 1.7 million views. The post of […]

The 2024 NBA Draft lottery worked out incredibly well for the Atlanta Hawks, who ended up with the top overall draft pick. As a result, trade rumors have begun as Alex Sarr is almost certain to be the first player selected this year. One rumor that has begun to circulate is a potential San Antonio […]

The NBA Draft is right around the corner and the San Antonio Spurs own the fourth and eighth picks overall. It’s not entirely clear what the front office is going to do just yet, however, the rumor mill claims they have two rookies on their radar. Victor Wembanyama is a superstar in the making and […]

While the San Antonio Spurs didn’t win the NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday, they did come away winners. They ended up with two picks, which will help Victor Wembanyama immensely next season. There was nowhere near a guarantee that they’d receive the Toronto Raptors selection, which would only transfer if it came outside the top […]

The San Antonio Spurs are reportedly in the market for both a veteran point guard and a rookie to bolster their lineup around their standout star, Victor Wembanyama, as they prepare for the upcoming NBA season. This strategic move aims to support the development of a young point guard while also providing seasoned leadership to […]

Maybe Victor Wembanyama really is an alien. How else do you explain a 20-year-old athletic specimen who can cite astrophysics while speaking a second language? Before receiving his Rookie of the Year trophy, Wemby spent time with local children at a San Antonio Education Center & Planetarium. When the press conference came, the gifted basketball […]

The San Antonio Spurs now have three images of one of their fabled 7-footers holding a Rookie of the Year trophy. With Saturday’s presentation, Victor Wembanyama joins David Robinson and Tim Duncan as Silver and Black icons who’ve won the honor. “It’s always something that pushes me even more,” Wemby said. “You have to carry […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama can block shots like Rudy Gobert but shoot like Kevin Durant. He’s going to change the game for sure. Too much? Too soon? Tell that to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic. We’re closing in on a year since ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski called the now-Spurs superstar “maybe the greatest prospect […]

Almost as impressive as Victor Wembanyama’s Rookie of the Year campaign was all the praise the San Antonio Spurs superstar received from the NBA’s biggest stars. In covering Spurs games throughout the season, ClutchPoints received reaction from the game’s elite as they’d go against the top pick in last summer’s draft. “He’s going to change […]

History was made following the reveal of the 2023-24 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert became just the third individual to claim the award for a fourth time in his career. The celebratory occasion was not met with universal agreement, however, with plenty of fans objecting on behalf of […]

As with everything else seemingly surrounding San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama…it appears to be only a matter of time. At a point this past season, when asked about Rudy Gobert’s chances of beating him for the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year, the newly crowned Rookie of the Year answered with a response that […]

Assuming he stays healthy, there is little doubt that San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama will have a full trophy case or two when he ends his supremely promising NBA career. He is already on his way after unanimously winning Rookie of the Year on Monday. The 20-year-old will have to wait at least one […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has officially been named the 2023-24 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award recipient, the league announced on Tuesday night. After beating out San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, Gobert has claimed his fourth Defensive Player of the Year award, tying Dikembe Mutombo and […]

Victor Wembanyama became the sixth player in NBA history to be a Unanimous Rookie of the Year. The other six recipients of this honor are Ralph Sampson, David Robinson, Blake Griffin, Damian Lillard, and Karl-Anthony Towns. The award was given to him at the start of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs, beating […]

In taking NBA Rookie of the Year honors, San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama joined NBA on TNT where he took questions from players-turned-commentators Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith along with host Ernie Johnson Jr. “My goals are always to help my team as best as I could and get better as the […]

On Monday night, it became official: San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama won the 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year Award after an outstanding debut season. Wembanyama won the award in unanimous fashion, which speaks volumes to how well he finished his rookie campaign that the debate as to who was more deserving of […]

San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama sent a message by winning the 2023-24 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year. In becoming the first French player to capture the award and third Spur to earn the honor alongside Tim Duncan and David Robinson, the generational talent lived up to the description again by winning unanimously. In […]

Expectations were sky-high when Victor Wembanyama was projected to go as the top pick of last year’s draft. It got even higher once it was known that he would be taken care of in the San Antonio Spurs system with Gregg Popovich still leading the way. Now, he has more than surpassed those expectations and […]

It was not even close. The NBA Rookie of the Year award has long been decided but has just been made official. Victor Wembanyama was in a class of his own. Players like Brandon Miller, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and even Chet Holmgren did not stand a chance against the San Antonio Spurs superstar and it […]

A race that essentially ended on February 29 is now officially over. The NBA named San Antonio Spurs generational talent Victor Wembanyama the 2023-2024 NBA Rookie of the Year on Monday. Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren finishes second for a postseason award that was among the easiest to predict across the league. Wembanyama […]