However, behind Wembanyama, the Spurs don't really have a high-level second option. Devin Vassell once flashed that potential, but after his lackluster start to the season, it's clear that his ceiling is as a third or fourth option on a good team.
Victor Wembanyama, Milwaukee Bucks and San Antonio Spurs
According to the NBA's most recent MVP ladder, Wembanyama is fourth in the running to win the Michael Jordan Trophy, behind only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. His two dominant performances against Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are key reasons why he jumped ahead from the fifth spot, passing Jayson Tatum.
Giannis Antetokounmpo fell just short of back-to-back triple-doubles, but the Bucks remain red-hot from long range in an easy victory over the Spurs.
The Spurs' late-game struggles continue in a loss to the Bulls, as Victor Wembanyama addresses the team's need for growth.
On Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks hosted the San Antonio Spurs. The Bucks won by a score of 121-105. Giannis Antetokounmpo finished the victory with 25
San Antonio Spurs led by as many 15 points in the fourth quarter of Monday's game, but found itself on the wrong end of a 114-110 loss to the Chicago Bulls.
After a tough overtime loss to the Nuggets, Victor Wembanyama is pointing the finger at himself for the poor extra period.
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is making waves in the league with his standout performances this season. Dive into the debate as Jeff Garcia and Spurs on Sports Illustrated's Matt Guzman explore Wembanyama's impressive stats and his impact on the Spurs' dynamics.
As the San Antonio Spurs continue to build around Victor Wembanyama, they are expected to look across the Atlantic.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama makes a bold statement about the current condition of the organization.
MILWAUKEE -- Less than two minutes into Wednesday night's showdown between the Milwaukee Bucks and San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama took a pass in semi-transition, pump-faked and floated into a one-legged 3-pointer. A few minutes later, he drove baseline, challenged Giannis Antetokounmpo at the rim and double-clutched for an absurd finish.