It seems like, during the early part of the second half at least, that Wembanyama is still trying to find his footing within San Antonio’s offense. What are you seeing on that side of the ball?
Offensively, his skill is ahead of his physicality. And I think as his physicality over time catches up, you’ll start to see him impacting the game defensively as well as rebounding wise. Those two things right now stand out: He still needs time to catch up, but offensively, I don’t really worry. He can get any shot he wants. He has a certain fluidity and a feel that’s just rare for his size.
In the closing minutes, fourth-year guard Devin Vassell had seen quite a bit of the ball, but with 23.8 seconds left in the fourth and the Spurs trailing 111-109, the action found Wembanyama’s hands yet again. And again, the No. 1 pick found success driving baseline against Smith.
I assumed Vassell was going to close this game, but San Antonio stuck it out with Wemby. Walk me through that last (regulation) possession.
Late in the game, based off how the previous possessions went, they went to close with Vassell. Vassell elbow isolation. Vassell top of the key, two-man game. On that play, they went specifically to Wemby. Misdirection, get him on the block, go one-on-one. He was able to get the ball and he was able to finish.
https://theathletic.com/5006677/2023/10/28/victor-wembanyama-spurs-rockets/
Sixer fans gonna sacrifice Gritty to make sure the team is on the opposite playoff bracket from Boston.