Player The unfortunately low-ceilinged Shaolin monastery of Victor Wembanyama

[frenchfred]

Wemby got cocky and showed brilliance his first game back against the champs. He hasnt really talked much after that.


The time of the mute Tim Duncan is over, he is our franchise player. Better for fans to accept it sooner than later tbh

fair enough but then we can criticize him when he doesn't deliver. And sorry, for the so-called best player in the NBA, he hasn't

 

[wEmBoY]

Thankfully I don't think Wemby cares about his individual stats as much as people on this forum.

Because spurs organization is brainwashing him

 

[Paramore]

maturity needed

Shaolin overrated

 

[Tom-Tom82]

Looks like he won't make it to 65 games again this year.

 

[spursistan]

My heart dropped when i saw him hyperextend that knee. Just glad it turned out to be scare. Probably misses the Pacers game next depending on the swollenness level

 

[Paramore]

 

[Paramore]

 

[Paramore]

 

[Tom-Tom82]

He said he expects to play on Friday. If that's the case he better fight like hell to make happen. With this medical staff and front office, I know it won't be easy.

 

[spursistan]

Yeah, Wemby wants that DPOY. Unless something seriously handicapping, he won't be missing games (even B2Bs)..

https://twitter.com/x/status/2006573678021210283

 

[wEmBoY]

Yeah, Wemby wants that DPOY. Unless something seriously handicapping, he won't be missing games (even B2Bs)..

https://twitter.com/x/status/2006573678021210283

i dont think he’ll win DPOY with restricted minutes though.

 

[brazil]

Somebody should tell Wemby that the Spurs are on a 4-game losing streak with him starting:

vs. GSW L
vs. GSW L
vs. Jazz L
vs. Cavs L

Dear god, you are a fucking moron tbh.. I guess every forum needs his moron, congrats for the title

 

[Fabbs]

Legit Championship >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>DPOY

Why even give s about:
"The winner is selected by a panel of 124 sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada, each of whom casts a vote for first, second and third place selections."

 

[dn0774]

We saw Tyrese Haliburton limp through a hamstring injury he had in Jan 2024 just trying to stay on the right side of the 65 game requirement. He looked like shit (compared to his standards) and set back his recovery timeline as a result. Just not worth it.

 

[The Ballsbreakers]

Two men are talking on the sidelines of a painting exhibition. A third man listens to what one says to the other:

“It seems to me that Picasso's influence has always overshadowed that of Georges Braque, Juan Gris, and Fernand Léger in the same field. Picasso is a tad overrated.”

After hearing this, the third man approaches the other two and says:

“Yes, I've always thought that Picasso couldn't draw.”

Yeah that dude is an embarrassment to my paisanos.

 

[John B]

He just has alot to improve upon as an NBA player. His natural gifts and height got him to where he is now. But I would argue Castle and Harper have adapted and integrated much faster to the NBA then Wemby has in much less time. And we are talking about the basic things here. He obviously has the talent to put up numbers, but situational basketball I scratch my head at his decisioning making. He runs full speed down the court sometimes and looks like his feet can't keep up, and he has no idea what he intends to do with the ball. He also thinks he can make a dribble move on everyone when he lacks the acceleration or fast twitch to make good on it.

The conundrum of having someone in a bigman's body (heightwise atleast) that has the mentality of a guard or wing. Can he be taught to dominate inside is the question? Or is he just a taller Durant at this point? His defense is stronger then his offense but even on defense i question his decision making at times.

Castle and Harper have NBA ready body. Wemby doesn’t. That’s the big difference. And there’s no ready blueprint for someone like Wemby’s skills in a 7’5ish body. So it’s not that he has not adapted or integrated fast enough, but nobody exactly knew how to use his skills at day one. Remember Pop and his coaching staff had to let Wemby find his game out there. Unlike Castle and Harper who can pattern their plays with a Dwayne Wade, or Butler, Harden, Jru or whoever. Wemby had nobody. He had to learn from different kind of players, KG, The Dream, even Jamal Crawford. He’s so unique!

 

[spursparker9]

Got to give it to Wemby for putting up a quiet 31 pts 13 rebs (10/12 FG, 2/2 3FG, 9/10 FTs) in only 23 mins today.

He had 3 TOs but I don't recall those coming from forcing fancy dribble against double team. I am fine if he made a bad pass due to strong pressure from double team, but trying fancy dribble against double team or smaller guard just to fall down and turn the ball over is not acceptable tbh. I am even okay with him spamming the 3s as those are technically unblockable/open shots for him. He just has to cut down the avoidable TOs tbh

 

[RC_Drunkford]

Dear god, you are a fucking moron tbh.. I guess every forum needs his moron, congrats for the title

I stated a fact that you can't deny, so you gotta use insults. Fits your dumbass

 

[Shmurs]

Castle and Harper have NBA ready body. Wemby doesn’t. That’s the big difference. And there’s no ready blueprint for someone like Wemby’s skills in a 7’5ish body. So it’s not that he has not adapted or integrated fast enough, but nobody exactly knew how to use his skills at day one. Remember Pop and his coaching staff had to let Wemby find his game out there. Unlike Castle and Harper who can pattern their plays with a Dwayne Wade, or Butler, Harden, Jru or whoever. Wemby had nobody. He had to learn from different kind of players, KG, The Dream, even Jamal Crawford. He’s so unique!

It’s a little surprising/disappointing/whatever that he really doesn’t look materially different than his rookie year. I know his core strength is much better, which allows him more ability to operate in the paint. But he’s still a total string bean. Which I guess is maybe what he’ll just be. There were some giannis fantasies for a while with him filling out into a monster, but looks like giannis is a 1 of 1.

…and he’s hurt all the time now with soft tissue stuff so maybe it’s best if Vic stays lighter.

 

[The Ballsbreakers]

You just seem utterly oblivious to the fact that you're having First World problems right now.
Every team, and I mean EVERY FUCKING TEAM, would be glad to help you with your Victor Wembanyama problems right now and get him for any one of their stars.
It's fine to discuss his failings and shortcomings but you do it with utter disregard for what he actually brings to the table it's damn laughable.
If I had just woken up from a coma after 10 years and I'm reading these asinine comments I'd be hard pressed to say this Victor Wembanyama dude is some journeyman signing just clogging up a roster spot.

 

[Fabbs]

Got to give it to Wemby for putting up a quiet 31 pts 13 rebs (10/12 FG, 2/2 3FG, 9/10 FTs) in only 23 mins today.

He had 3 TOs but I don't recall those coming from forcing fancy dribble against double team. I am fine if he made a bad pass due to strong pressure from double team, but trying fancy dribble against double team or smaller guard just to fall down and turn the ball over is not acceptable tbh. I am even okay with him spamming the 3s as those are technically unblockable/open shots for him. He just has to cut down the avoidable TOs tbh

but but but those turnovers.
Yes we all want Wemby to improve but FFS.
(not directing this at you spursparker9 but some of the Wemby critique is starting to resemble):

 

[Itzsoweezee]

Wemby is awesome. I hope I never get so miserable that I ignore the absolutely ridiculous stuff he does on an every-game basis. The dude is like 22 and the Spurs are in second place. Enjoy. It costs you nothing

 

[DaSlicer]

Wemby is awesome. I hope I never get so miserable that I ignore the absolutely ridiculous stuff he does on an every-game basis. The dude is like 22 and the Spurs are in second place. Enjoy. It costs you nothing

I have always had the mentality of playing with house money since the Spurs won their 5th title. The only thing that frustrated me during what I call the Spurs dark ages which was from 2017-2023 was how during that time period there was no effort to improve that team. I felt the Spurs were just accommodating Pop during that time period in keeping guys like Derozan and LMA together knowing they were was no chance to contend but wanted to make sure Pop could break the all time coaching wins record.

This current Spurs team has been the most fun Spurs team to watch since the '16-'17 season and a large part is due to Victor which is why I can live with his flaws and mistakes because he made the Spurs relevant again.

 

[spursparker9]

I guess it all boils down to win or loss.

If win = Wemby did great, although there is room for improvement on his TO and shot selection and defensive intensity etc

if loss = Wemby's mistakes were costly and killed the game.

Think that the "unexpected 2nd seed" + "media narrative hype" + "Wemby already in 3rd year" have kinda made us all wishing for a faster progress for Wemby (especially more consistent on Offensive end).

Anyway Wemby will turns 22 in just a few more days. Wish him stay healthy forever

 

[brazil]

I stated a fact that you can't deny, so you gotta use insults. Fits your dumbass

I also stated a fact.

You try to be the smart ass stirring the pot but your only achievement so far is to swing and miss. Your takes on Barnes are painfully bad and it is even worst for Wemby.