Season Preview: San Antonio Spurs: Is Victor Wembanyama Prepared for the Ultimate Spotlight?

Victor Wembanyama, a rookie for the San Antonio Spurs, has heard it all: “It’s just Summer League.” “It’s only preseason.” “This doesn’t count.” Those are just excuses that don’t apply tonight. With the official start of the regular season, the rookie has one more question to answer.

Victor Wembanyama, a rookie for the San Antonio Spurs, has never prioritized attention.

Even at just 19 years old, standing 7-4, it’s difficult to avoid. Everyone is curious about how he got so tall, how tall his family is, and whether or not he played basketball when he was younger.

However, the latter is no longer a query. It is true.

The rookie has emerged as one of the leading figures in the sport, probably not long after realizing he was a good fit. Even the magazine covers are iconic.

That icon is now prepared to carry on with his basketball career. Wembanyama will face Dereck Lively II in center court in a few hours, and unless something strange happens, he should win the opening tip. He is eager for his regular-season debut, which is quickly approaching.