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There was much anticipation for Victor Wembanyama’s 2023 NBA Summer League debut with the San Antonio Spurs. Wembanyama, after all, is one of, if not the most hyped up prospect of all time, so it’s no surprise to see a lot of fans tune into the beginning of what should be a long and fruitful […]

Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League debut with the San Antonio Spurs was quite disappointing to say the least, and NBA critics didn’t hold back in pointing that out. While Wemby did show flashes of brilliance that made him the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft–putting up eight rebounds, three assists and five blocks against […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ first game during the 2023 NBA Summer League in Vegas was must-watch television, as the first overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama, would be making his debut, against Brandon Miller, the second overall pick, and the Charlotte Hornets no less. While Wembanyama’s skill for his size made him […]

Victor Wembanyama and Britney Spears have been the talk of the town in recent weeks after the alleged slapping incident involving the San Antonio Spurs rookie and pop icon. The video of the incident, which has since gone viral, have sparked fans to take sides though. For those who missed it, Spears was allegedly struck […]

Victor Wembanyama is the most hyped NBA talent since LeBron James. While that is a good thing, that also means the San Antonio Spurs rookie has a target on his back. Charlotte Hornets forward Kai Jones proved that as he went at Wemby and embarrassed him big time in the rookie’s Summer League debut. Midway […]

Victor Wembanyama’s first bucket with the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Summer League was perfect, though his next shot attempt wasn’t. Wemby had a good chance to score when he found himself under the basket with the ball early in their showdown with the Charlotte Hornets. Considering his massive 7-foot-5 size, everyone though it […]

Welcome to the Association, Victor Wembanyama. the San Antonio Spurs’ first overall pick in last month’s draft is in the midst of his NBA Summer League debut and it didn’t take long for the big man to do what he does best: Score the rock. Via ClutchPoints: Victor Wembanyama’s first bucket is an and-1 as […]

The debut of Victor Wembanyama is officially upon us! He will make his debut tonight, which means we should continue our NBA odds series with a Hornets-Spurs prediction and pick. Brandon Miller is the new man in town for the Hornets. The future will be right with he and LaMelo Ball playing alongside each other […]

Someday in the not so distant future, it’s not hard to imagine a high school English teacher prompting the class with a “compare and contrast” essay topic analyzing the similarities and differences between ‘The Slap‘ (the infamous Will Smith and Chris Rock Oscars incident) with ‘The New Slap’ (what I’m calling the latest controversial celebrity […]

A recent incident occurred between Victor Wembanyama and Britney Spears. Spears tried to catch Wembanyama’s attention but was allegedly struck by someone on Wembanyama’s security team. A shocking video of the incident recently emerged, via TMZ. 🚨VIDEO OF BRITNEY/WEMBY INCIDENT SHOWS SHE DIDN’T GRAB HIM🚨 Full video here: https://t.co/nSXYAE6jhu pic.twitter.com/uMBqtLKJGN — TMZ (@TMZ) July 7, […]

The nickname “Big Ticket” is already reserved for an NBA legend whose games became a hot commodity from the moment he entered the league. But if it wasn’t, then San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama would be a perfect fit for it. Just as the real Big Ticket, Kevin Garnett, instantly made his team an […]

Before Victor Wembanyama even takes part in Summer League action with the San Antonio Spurs, the No. 1 overall pick has been embroiled in controversy surrounding Britney Spears. Wembanyama’s concerns surrounding Spears seem like they can now be put to bed. No one will be charged in the Wembanyama-Spears incident, via Jeff Zillgitt of USA […]

The San Antonio take on the Charlotte Hornets Friday night to start the Las Vegas portion of their 2023 NBA Summer League schedule. There’s been much speculation about if the game would mark Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League debut. Wembanyama didn’t play when the Spurs took on the Hornets and Brandon Miller in the California Classic […]

Victor Wembanyama has yet to make his NBA debut, let alone play in the NBA Summer League. The San Antonio Spurs star might get a glimpse of what it looks like to stand alongside Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid in his preparation for the league as Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin is cooking something up. The famous […]

Not only does Victor Wembanyama get to play for one of the most renowned organizations in the league, but perhaps even more importantly, the 19-year-old will be under the tutelage of San Antonio Spurs legendary head coach Gregg Popovich. This seems like a match made in heaven: a young phenom that many consider to be […]

After going first in the recent NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama is about to justify the hype surrounding him in the Summer League, and the upcoming 2023-24 season. The thing is, NBA card collectors need not focus solely on the San Antonio Spurs’ rookie. There are several names that look promising when the new season starts, […]

Britney Spears and Victor Wembanyama are two names you probably never thought would be used in the same sentence. Yet here we are. To make this bizarre pairing even more compelling is the fact that the pop icon has come out with some appalling accusations against the San Antonio Spurs rookie. According to Spears, one […]

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League debut is one of the most highly anticipated exhibition games in NBA history. The best prospect in 20 years will play his first game as a member of the San Antonio Spurs when the team takes on the Charlottes Hornets Friday night in […]

The NBA and celebrity world collided Wednesday night in Las Vegas when a security guard for Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick of the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 NBA Draft, allegedly assaulted pop icon Britney Spears. Now, Wembanyama has broken his silence on the matter and confirmed most of the reported details. The […]

Britney Spears was allegedly assaulted Wednesday night in Las Vegas. After approaching San Antonio Spurs star rookie Victor Wembanyama, his security backhanded her in the face. The pop star has since filed a police report, according to TMZ. The alleged assault occurred at Catch restaurant in the ARIA Resort and Casio around 8:30 p.m. local […]

Anthony Edwards, Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero have all been talented first overall picks through the years, but Victor Wembanyama is a whole different animal. The most hyped up basketball prospect to enter the NBA since LeBron James in 2003, Wembanyama is ready to change the trajectory of the San Antonio Spurs franchise forever. While […]

The entire basketball world is eagerly anticipating the debut of Victor Wembanyama for the San Antonio Spurs — and rightfully so. The 19-year-old phenom is set to play his first NBA Summer League game on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets and the No. 2 overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, Brandon Miller. The Spurs, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are seen by most as having one of the most over-the-hill rosters in the entire NBA. Former Michigan State star Max Christie is on the rise, however — much to the delight of the team’s fans. On Tuesday, Christie’s Summer League performance against the Victor Wembanyama-less Spurs had NBA Twitter going […]

Las Vegas NBA Summer League hasn’t even started yet for the San Antonio Spurs, but the hype is fully formed. And if you were hoping to get a glimpse of No. 1 overall 2023 NBA Draft pick Victor Wembanyama at his Spurs Summer League debut, that’s probably not going to happen. NBA insider Marc Stein […]

French big man Victor Wembanyama is arguably the most hyped-up international prospect in recent memory. A 7’5″ center with the ball-handling and outside shooting chops of a guard, Wembanyama dominated both sides of the ball in the French LNB Pro A league this season. As a result, the San Antonio Spurs selected him with the […]

The 2023 NBA Draft came and went with French superstar Victor Wembanyama going to the San Antonio Spurs at No. 1 overall. That selection was never a secret or a surprise after the Spurs won the lottery, and he has already become a household name ahead of his Summer League debut. Wembanyama, the Spurs’ new […]

There’s a lot of attention on the NBA Summer League right now as the young guns take center stage with the hope of making enough of an impact to warrant a spot in their respective team’s final roster. Well, it’s about to get a whole lot crazier now that we have a date set for […]

The San Antonio Spurs are hoping that Victor Wembanyama turns out to be the Joey Chestnut of the NBA. It’s a comparison that the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft might find extremely flattering, given what Victor Wembanyama had to say about Chestnut’s 2023 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest victory. Wembanyama gave Chestnut […]

The San Antonio Spurs may have begun their 2023 NBA Summer League run without the services of the first overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama, but it did not matter, as they made light work of the Charlotte Hornets anyway, taking a 98-77 win to kick off the California Classic. Even arguably […]

Victor Wembanyama is special. Draymond Green acknowledges and sees that. However, the Golden State Warriors vet warns the San Antonio Spurs rookie that he knows how to stop him. During his appearance on the Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports & Entertainment, Green was asked how he would guard Wembanyama considering the […]

Kareem. LeBron. Durant. These are a few of the NBA legends that San Antonio Spurs first overall pick Victor Wembamyama has been compared to. A generational talent that is set to change the trajectory of the Spurs franchise for many years to come, Wembanyama has officially signed his rookie contract and is ready to make […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama has the potential to be one of the greatest players of all time. Aside from LeBron James, he is the most anticipated prospect this century. Last week, Wembanyama was measured at 7-foot-3 1/2 without shoes. He is sure to intimidate his opponents, beginning this week at the NBA Summer […]

It may be too early to declare the San Antonio Spurs a threat to challenge for a playoff spot next season, but they are well on their way to building one of the scariest young cores in the NBA. Drafting Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft sets up the […]

Charlotte Hornets fans will get to see Brandon Miller in action very soon. The NBA Summer League kicks off Monday and all eyes will be on the California Classic as the Hornets and San Antonio Spurs will be taking part alongside the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. And according […]

New San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and Spurs legend Tony Parker were pictured having lunch together on Sunday. Tony Parker and Wemby having lunch today 🤙 @vicw_32 @tonyparker (via @JMedjana) pic.twitter.com/b9DPwfue9H — Overtime (@overtime) July 2, 2023 The retired legendary French player Tony Parker will undoubtedly be a part of Victor Wembanyama’s transition to […]

The San Antonio Spurs are expected to become one of the teams to watch in the NBA this season. Big man Victor Wembanyama was taken first overall, and has fans nationwide buzzing. The young French superstar just revealed his shocking Summer League plans to the world. He also shared his surprising thoughts on Gregg Popovich, […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama is going to play in the 2023 NBA Summer League; however, don’t expect to see him a lot. Wembanyama admitted as much in an interview with reporters on Friday, sharing that he’s likely going to just suit up for a couple of games. He is not sure yet how […]

The San Antonio Spurs are excited about their new future star, Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs are also surely hoping they can find a way to keep Wembanyama in San Antonio for years to come. Gregg Popovich’s early impression on Wembanyama may help in that regard. “He works out more than I thought,” Wembanyama said on […]

The San Antonio Spurs are adding Victor Wembanyama’s French trainer Guillaume Alquier to the staff, according to French outlet L’Equipe. The addition of Guillaume Alquier to Gregg Popovich’s staff indicates the organization doing everything it can to make Victor Wembanyama comfortable in his first season in the NBA. Alquier was with the Metropolitans 92 in […]