“Beast on both ends, and his shot looks way more confident,” the former MVP said about the Spurs center.
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Los Angeles Clippers at home for the final game in the 2024 calendar year, and guard James Harden has plenty of praise for Victor Wembanyama.
Before the contest, the former MVP was asked about the Spurs center and described him as a “beast.”
“Beast. Beast on both ends and his shot looks way more confident, he’s shooting it with confidence. Defensively, he’s active, blocking shots. He’s doing it all. Guys like us are leaving and guys like Wemby are coming in. We thought we’ve never seen certain players before and then Wemby come in like, come on, what are we doing.”
In his second NBA season, Wembanyama proves why he is considered a generational player. He averages 25.6 points per game, 10.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting 39% from the three-point line. He is also a menace on defense, averaging 3.6 blocks per game over his career. His shooting percentage has hovered around 46.0%.
He’s been named the West Defensive Player of the Week this season and continues to set NBA records, including being listed among the league’s most-viewed players.
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Overall, his defensive dominance, offensive capabilities, and excitement he’s brought back to the Spurs help the team’s current rebuild look bright and, hopefully, bring a return to the NBA Finals.
However, his career is still young, with roster construction, trades, and durability being open questions.
“He’s obviously special. His ability to digest information, retain things that we’re trying to help him with, but also putting his own creativity on it and discipline is special,” said coach Mitch Johnson. “He just needs to not skip steps and stay with it.”