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San Antonio Spurs’ first overall pick Victor Wembanyama has been nothing short of magical since he’s picked up a basketball. You know he’s a big deal when the Adam Silver says the league would pay attention to tanking for the 2023 NBA draft in order to snag the generational talent. But now that he’s finally […]

Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets was recently on Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, and Miller spoke about facing Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs during the NBA Summer League. “[Going up against Victor was] a lot of fun,” Brandon Miller said, via Podcast P with Paul George. […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama has a legitimate chance to be one of the best players in NBA history. Not only because his physique or his skillset but because he also has the mentality to be one of the all-time greats. In his effort to reach that goal, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich will […]

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are now done with 2023 NBA Summer League, and we’ve learned some things. The 7-foot-5 Frenchman showed off many of the reasons the Spurs took home No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft. He also did do nothing (and could do nothing) to alleviate the biggest concern about […]

Could the San Antonio Spurs be building a new arena? In San Antonio, Texas there is now speculation that the Spurs are interested in the idea of an arena downtown, especially after landing highly touted prospect Victor Wembanyama No. 1 overall in the draft. This is also amid news that the San Antonio Missions minor […]

While much of the NBA world is anticipating Victor Wembanyama becomes the next big thing in basketball and sports, San Antonio Spurs fans are hoping he can restore the franchise to its past glory. But they might have to wait a bit to see if all of that faith will be validated. That is, if […]

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins isn’t picking San Antonio Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama for NBA Rookie of the Year. He’s not even taking a player from the 2023 NBA Draft. Instead, Perking is going with Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren. After missing his first season with the Thunder because of a foot injury, Chet Holmgren […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has weighed in on the recent controversy surrounding San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and his encounter with pop star Britney Spears. In a vote of confidence, Silver expressed his support for Wembanyama, the league’s No. 1 overall draft pick, according to the New York Post. During an interview at the […]

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson has spoken out about the pressure on one of his fellow NBA rookies, Victor Wembanyama. The Blazers toot Henderson in the 2023 NBA Draft at No. 3 overall, after the San Antonio Spurs selected Wembanyama and the Charlotte Hornets passed on him for Brandon Miller with the second overall […]

Victor Wembanyama might be the most hyped-up prospect in recent memory. The San Antonio Spurs rookie turned many heads way before the French star declared for the NBA draft. His unique combination of height and skills makes him an intriguing player to watch. With hype comes pressure, though. Kevin Garnett knows all about the pressure: […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been in headlines all NBA offseason because of the once in a generation opportunity that they had to draft Victor Wembanyama number one overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. They of course capitalized on this chance, and Wembanyama has quickly become endeared to Spurs fans across the world. Many speculated […]

San Antonio Spurs’ 2023 Draft No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama is setting some lofty goals ahead of his rookie season. When asked on what would be a successful rookie year for him, Wembanyama told ESPN, “I’ve been looking into all the data of the past years, the past number one picks, and what impact […]

San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is the source of all kinds of hype after his summer league debut. Colin Cowherd believes that he is already proving he will come into the NBA and make an immediate impact from day 1, via The Herd. "Europe's best young players are now the world's best young players. Their […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, is now done with the Las Vegas Summer League after averaging 18.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks per game in two appearances for the Spurs. Though he had notable struggles in his first game, those that believe Wembanyama […]

Britney Spears spoke out about the controversial Victor Wembanyama security slap. She addressed how she felt about the situation and how the aftermath was handled, per People. In a video posted to Instagram, Britney Spears addressed the statement from an unnamed radio show that said “she deserved to be smacked” because “security was doing their […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is the most popular player at the NBA’s Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wembanyama played two games for the Spurs before he was shut down for the remainder of the league’s schedule for rest. A product of France, Wembanyama is yet to assimilate as an American superstar fully. […]

It’s been a nice little offseason for Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma. He got a $102 million dollar payday. He somehow fended off Usher from serenading his girlfriend. Normal stuff, just like you and me. What do we really have in common with Kuz, though? He’s looking forward to watching young hoopers like San Antonio Spurs […]

The San Antonio Spurs have decided to shut down Victor Wembanyama for the rest of NBA Summer League. In regards to this decision, Colin Cowherd believes it is the prudent one to make, via The Herd. "I totally agree with what the Spurs are doing… They're going to control this thing." — @ColinCowherd on San […]

The San Antonio Spurs arguably had the best offseason of any team, winning the NBA Draft Lottery and drafting a generational prospect in Victor Wembanyama. After that, though, their NBA free agency period was relatively quiet, and you can ding the team for not going more to build around their new superstar. Going even further, […]

Victor Wembanyama has been surrounded by the media ever since he declared for the NBA Draft. Things got a little more heated for the San Antonio Spurs rookie during the NBA Summer League as he was clouded with controversy due to the incident with Britney Spears. The star rookie for San Antonio has been all […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is a center that’s built for the modern NBA that places an emphasis on skilled size. Wembanyama is as skilled as the rest of them, as he’s able to handle the ball and create for himself (and others) at an astounding listed height of 7’5 (7’3 with no shoes). […]

The San Antonio Spurs and their fans have experienced a roller coaster of emotions in the past few days — and it’s still just Summer League. Number one overall pick Victor Wembanyama’s uneven game one performance was followed by an absolute gem in game number two. The 7-foot-5 rookie Wembanyama made a startling confession after […]

A lot of great players have fans before even entering the NBA. They are often dubbed as generational talents and the San Antonio Spurs have just landed one in Victor Wembanyama. The NBA experiences an uptick in ratings, ticket sales, merchandise, and coverage just because of the hype. Did they achieve that goal in the […]

Victor Wembanyama has been the talk of the NBA during his brief yet eventful tenure since being drafted first overall by the San Antonio Spurs in June. The 19-year-old frenchman has the weight of the sports world on his shoulders, facing expectations not seen since LeBron James in 2003. He played his first summer league […]

Victor Wembanyama has seen his time in the NBA Summer League come to a close. The San Antonio Spurs have decided to shut down the first overall pick for the remainder of the tournament in Las Vegas after two games played. Via Mike Finger: “Can report Victor Wembanyama is now 100% finished with summer league, […]

It is safe to say that San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama put on a much more impressive performance in his second NBA Summer League game than he did in the first one. Against the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday night, Wemby gave Spurs nation what it wanted and dazzled on both ends of the floor. […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama showed more of what he was capable of in his second NBA Summer League game — and his teammates were certainly impressed by what they’ve seen. After a less than stellar debut against the Charlotte Hornets, Wembanyama went off against the Portland Trail Blazers, scoring a team-high 27 points […]

Everyone can stop panicking. Order has been restored. After a rough NBA Summer League debut for San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 overall pick reminded fans of the salivating talent that earned him near-unprecedented praise in the months leading up to the NBA Draft. He put on a show in Las Vegas Sunday, […]

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama put together a forgettable performance in his first game of the 2023 NBA Summer League against Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets — but he bounced back in a big way against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. The French unicorn scored 27 points on 9-for-14 shooting, adding 12 […]

Stars in the sports world love to unwind after a bad game or terrible season. They often do this by going to a club and partying with friends like Michael Rubin’s event. Some legends have other plans to relax like the San Antonio Spurs who were famously seen playing Starcraft together in the team plane. […]

Victor Wembanyama already has plans for the next couple of months before the 2023-24 NBA season starts, but don’t expect to hear any of it from the San Antonio Spurs rookie. After Sunday’s Summer League loss to the Portland Trail Blazers–during which he bounced back from his poor debut and impressed with a 27-point, 12-rebound […]

Gregg Popovich will continue to spearhead the San Antonio Spurs’ rebuild, and Victor Wembanyama couldn’t be any happier with that. Speaking to reporters after a standout performance in the Summer League against the Portland Trail Blazers, Wembanyama shared his delight that Coach Pop is in for the long haul with the Spurs. While it’s not […]

Victor Wembanyama haters have been radio silent since the French unicorn dazzled NBA fans with his first great game in the 2023 NBA Summer League. The San Antonio Spurs rookie rebounded from a forgettable performance in the loss to Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets in his Summer League debut by venting on the Portland […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama made his second appearance in the NBA Summer League on Sunday. He faced off against the Portland Trail Blazers, though they lost, 85-80. This came after a less-than-stellar debut in which he credited his conditioning and exhaustion for his performance. This time around, Wembanyama was eager to show what […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama was not going to be held back Sunday, as he made sure he’d come away with a performance much more aligned to his star power than the one he put up in his Summer League debut. Although the Spurs fell prey to the Portland Trail Blazers to the tune […]

After Victor Wembanyama’s first taste of NBA Summer League action, many detractors were quick to put down the San Antonio Spurs rookie. Wemby had a pedestrian game (if not a bit underwhelming), but it clearly wasn’t enough for a lot of observers. Some were even pulling out the “bust” card that early, which is ridiculous. […]

All eyes were on Las Vegas this week for the NBA’s Summer League as San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama was set to make his NBA debut. Not since LeBron James has a player had this much hype and anticipation. Wembanyama did not play in the California Classic Summer League and so there was a […]

Victor Wembanyama and Britney Spears are from different celebrity realms. They aren’t even from the same generation. But at one point this week, the two stars converged, albeit on an occasion that resulted in much controversy. If it sounds strange, it’s because it is. Spears has already released a statement concerning that particular incident which […]

With the Las Vegas Summer League in full swing, the Portland Trail Blazers play against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Blazers’ rookie guard Scoot Henderson, the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, sustained a shoulder injury against Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets in his Summer League debut. A scintillating franchise […]