In just three seasons, Victor Wembanyama has brought the San Antonio Spurs back to playoff status after his game-winning highlight against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.

Wembanyama has embraced superstar status as the face of the Spurs franchise. The team hasn't reached the postseason since 2019, a drought that the young star center looked to end this season.

Luckily for him, San Antonio is enjoying its best season in the 2020s to date. He is having an elite campaign as the team is in the upper standings of the Western Conference, needing one more win to punch their ticket.

Wembanyama answered the call during San Antonio's clash with Phoenix. With 10 seconds left on the game clock, he handled the ball as went inside and put up the game-winning shot from the mid-range area to secure his squad's place in the playoffs.

How Victor Wembanyama, Spurs played against Suns

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) keeps the ball from Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming (20) in the first half at Frost Bank Center.
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Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs will look forward to their playoff journey together. Taking down the Suns in game-winning fashion was the cherry on top.

Four players scored in double-digits for San Antonio in the win, including Wembanyama. He finished with a stat line of 34 points, 12 rebounds, three steals, one assist, and a block. He shot 10-of-20 from the field, including 2-of-7 from beyond the arc, and 12-of-12 from the free-throw line. De'Aaron Fox came next with 23 points and seven rebounds, Julian Champagnie had 14 points and two blocks, while Devin Vassell provided 12 points and two assists.

San Antonio improved to a 52-18 record on the season, holding the second spot in the Western Conference standings. They are above the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves while trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Rolling with four consecutive wins, the Spurs will look forward to their next contest at home. They host the Indiana Pacers as tip-off will take place on March 21 at 8 p.m. ET.