JUST IN:A Spurs player on the verge of history, Victor Wembanyama

The San Antonio Spurs have had a difficult NBA season in 2023–2024. They are 8-36 for the season and have had a great deal of difficulty stringing together victories. They are one of just three teams—along with the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards—that haven’t won at least ten games this season, sitting in last place in the Western Conference.

Nonetheless, the Spurs may at least feel a little bit more at ease knowing that there is hope. With Victor Wembanyama on board, the franchise has a bright future and capable hands.

With high hopes, the top choice in the 2023 NBA Draft entered the league. Many observers believed that he was the most anticipated talent since LeBron James and that, should his team be fortunate enough to win the NBA Draft Lottery, he would immediately turn around any organization.

The Spurs appear to have another generation of talent to build around after being the fortunate team. With Wembanyama in the mix, San Antonio, which is currently experiencing its worst run in team history and is on track to miss the playoffs for a record-tying fifth straight season, maintains optimism.

And there’s reason for optimism. So far, Wembanyama has lived up to the hype. In just 28.5 minutes a game, he is averaging 20.4 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 3.2 blocks.

He is presently leading the NBA in blocks and is on track to break a few records. Wembanyama may become the first player in history to average the stats he is while playing fewer than 30 minutes each game, according to StatMuse.

As the season progresses, don’t anticipate a significant rise in Wembanyama’s playing time. He has a really rigid minute cap, and the Spurs are more likely to start slowing down than accelerating things.

The NBA season is longer than any other season Wembanyama has worked in. It is a marathon. The Spurs’ first priority for this season and the future is to keep him healthy and fresh while he continues to get used to life in the league.