Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs will play in San Francisco for the Warriors’ final preseason game: “He’s a sensation.”
San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama tries to move the ball past Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. SAN FRANCISCO – The biggest story in basketball, literally and figuratively, will make his first appearance in the Bay Area on Friday night.
“He’s smart, and he understands he’s got a lot of attention on him,” longtime Spurs coach Gregg Popovich told the media after a game against the Rockets on Wednesday. “It doesn’t bother him. He just plays.”Wembanyama has the towering build of a dominant post player, and perhaps 20 years ago, he would have been coveted for his ability to float in jump hooks after carving out a spot on the low block.
Although he underwhelmed in Summer League, he has been a highlight machine in the preseason. Against the Thunder, Wembanyama Euro-stepped from the 3-point line for a dunk. Playing against the Heat, he dribbled downcourt like a point guard and nailed a pullup jump shot. Playing the Rockets, he dribbled through a defender’s legs.Warriors: Chris Paul to come off bench, Kevon Looney out against Kings
A host of Warriors should get a chance to guard Wembanyama. Aside from Saric, rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis, Kevon Looney , Usman Garuba and Jonathan Kuminga could all spend time defending the phenom as Golden State figures out its frontcourt rotation.
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