The San Antonio Spurs, who became the team that won the lottery and so gained the opportunity to choose legendary big man prospect Victor Wembanyama, were perhaps the biggest winners of the 2023 offseason. Many considered Wembanyama to be a game-changing talent, a 7’4 defensive force with the attacking capabilities of a contemporary big man, making him an ideal fit for the NBA of today.
Furthermore, even though Wembanyama’s arrival hasn’t yet resulted in the Spurs’ success, the 20-year-old French international has already had a huge influence on his squad in a short amount of time. ClutchPoints Twitter (X) noted that even though the Spurs are currently dead last in the Western Conference with a record of 11-44, Wembanyama’s presence has resulted in a 54 percent boost in attendance at San Antonio’s games.
The influence of Victor Wembanyama is palpable; some people watch to marvel at his potential for greatness, while others want to know if all the excitement around the Spurs rookie is warranted. And for the most part, it has; Wembanyama’s progress has been impressive; he may be an All-NBA player by his sophomore season due to his quick development, especially on defense, and his increased efficiency as a scorer.
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