Wembanyama makes a crucial error that results in his first NBA setback.
With time running out, he missed a crucial rebound despite having 20 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks.
Although Victor Wembanyama never stops surprising people and putting himself in situations that make him a special player, the San Antonio Spurs’ overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors (116-123) did not spare him from experiencing his first major setback.
At the end of regulation time, Wembanyama failed to grab a crucial rebound. Despite this, the superstar nearly met the averages from his first five games, when he played 28.6 minutes a night on average and scored 20.6 points, eight rebounds, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists.
Even though he finished with strong stats this time—20 points, 9 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 4 assists in 32 minutes—he was unable to stop his team from losing, as they led handily until the half.
To his credit, at just 19 years old, he assumed leadership of his team even during overtime.
He made two baskets, but the Spurs gave up after he missed two three-pointers, the second of which went off the rim.
Popovich overindulged in the French master
Given how easy the Spurs’ game was up until the third quarter, Gregg Popovich limited his star player’s playing time.
However, the French phenomenon demonstrated that he is a remarkable player, making plays that are out of character for a player of his caliber and will require some adjustment.
It’s incredible to watch him occasionally pass the ball up like a point guard or make three-pointers like a shooting guard. However, he can also slam dunk as if he were playing in a mini-basketball basket, or he can put up blocks while holding the ball in his hand.
Even though he finished with strong stats this time—20 points, 9 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 4 assists in 32 minutes—he was unable to stop his team from losing, as they led handily until the half.
To his credit, at just 19 years old, he assumed leadership of his team even during overtime.
He made two baskets, but the Spurs gave up after he missed two three-pointers, the second of which went off the rim.
Popovich overindulged in the French master
Given how easy the Spurs’ game was up until the third quarter, Gregg Popovich limited his star player’s playing time.
However, the French phenomenon demonstrated that he is a remarkable player, making plays that are out of character for a player of his caliber and will require some adjustment.
It’s incredible to watch him occasionally pass the ball up like a point guard or make three-pointers like a shooting guard. However, he can also slam dunk as if he were playing in a mini-basketball basket, or he can put up blocks while holding the ball in his hand.
