The evolution of Victor Wembanyama continues to terrify the rest of the NBA. The San Antonio Spurs’ generational talent put together another masterpiece on Thursday night, utilizing his unprecedented combination of length and agility to completely dismantle the Memphis Grizzlies in a 123-98 blowout victory.
Owning the Paint
While Wembanyama is often praised for his perimeter skills, this game was won entirely inside the painted area. The French phenom rejected six shots, altered countless others, and threw down a series of lob passes that completely demoralized the Memphis defense. The Grizzlies simply had no physical answer for his presence at the rim, repeatedly abandoning drives to the basket in the second half.
A Developing Supporting Cast
Equally impressive was the way the Spurs’ young supporting cast played around their superstar. The guards consistently found Wembanyama in rhythm out of the pick-and-roll, resulting in high-percentage looks all night. As the Spurs continue to build chemistry and surround their franchise cornerstone with complementary shooters, nights like this will quickly become the standard in San Antonio.
