Player The unfortunately low-ceilinged Shaolin monastery of Victor Wembanyama

[Quentin_Compson]

Coby White's bewildered facial expression when he thought he had a clean lay-up early in the game only for Wemby to come out of nowhere and erase ist - this shit never gets old ...

 

[ace3g]

FCC or After Dark Wemby continues

https://twitter.com/x/status/2032951878951059663

 

[Sugus]

It's really tragic that FraudKlahoma is having such a statistically-impressive season - and not getting punished for their antics, as they should - because it's hard to see Wemby taking the MVP from SGA at this point.

It's good that we beat down on the Thunder 4-1 like we did, but it kinda bites us that we've already completed all our games against them before the final stretch of the season - even if Wemby dominates Jokic face-to-face, I don't think it'll be enough to swing the narratives.

Therefore, despite his wishes to end the season strong to push for MVP, I'm hoping he'll save himself a bit - qualify for the minutes played each game, but get some rest also, stay fresh for the playoffs. Wouldn't be the first guy burning himself out chasing awards then falling flat in the postseason. The Spurs will need him on the court a lot, for every single game of the POs, if they hope to actually reach the promise land.

 

[spurraider21]

A lot of OKC’s half court offense, particularly in the clutch, is “Shai please do something special” and he does, time and time again.

OKC hasn’t been healthy all year and Shai has carried as needed. Best record in the league. The offensive efficiency is ridiculous.

He’s a worthy mvp. MVP has always been a narrative driven award

 

[DAF86]

It's not that complicated, if the Spurs finish 1st, Wemby will win MVP. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be likely with OKC staying strong on this last stretch of the season.

 

[spursfanfromafar]

Don't look now but Wemby's EPM is now at 8.0, 99th percentile. DEPM (defense) is 4.1 (!), 100th percentile. And Offense OEPM at 3.9, 97th percentile. SGA is the only other NBA player who has crossed 95 or more in both offense and defense.

 

[SpursFan86]

Look, I know we're all biased here and want Wemby to win MVP...but some of the criticism around here for SGA and acting like he doesn't have a very convincing argument for MVP is just absurd

Dude is averaging 32/4.5/6.5 on absolutely insane efficiency of 55/38/90 (67% TS) while being a clear plus defender as well. OKC is on pace to have another historic regular season from a point differential standpoint and will almost certainly have the best record in the league. This is about as impressive of an MVP season as you're going to get.

I still think Wemby could have an argument if he finishes the season strong (and I agree that people don't give defensive impact enough credit when having these discussions) but if/when SGA wins it won't be some travesty. Just need Wemby to get his revenge in the WCF and all will be right in the world

 

[DAF86]

Look, I know we're all biased here and want Wemby to win MVP...but some of the criticism around here for SGA and acting like he doesn't have a very convincing argument for MVP is just absurd

Dude is averaging 32/4.5/6.5 on absolutely insane efficiency of 55/38/90 (67% TS) while being a clear plus defender as well. OKC is on pace to have another historic regular season from a point differential standpoint and will almost certainly have the best record in the league. This is about as impressive of an MVP season as you're going to get.

I still think Wemby could have an argument if he finishes the season strong (and I agree that people don't give defensive impact enough credit when having these discussions) but if/when SGA wins it won't be some travesty. Just need Wemby to get his revenge in the WCF and all will be right in the world

I haven't seen a single guy here saying SGA doesn't deserve MVP, tbh.

 

[SpursFan86]

I haven't seen a single guy here saying SGA doesn't deserve MVP, tbh.

"Unfortunately MVP is really Offensive Player of the Year. Wemby should be a shoe-in for an award that recognizes all around greatness and impact on the court, but as long as he gets DPOY I can stomach it."

I mean this is just one comment from the last page of this thread that seems to be implying SGA isn't deserving lol. Have definitely seen other posts critiquing SGA and acting like Wemby should easily win MVP over him in various threads.

 

[Seventyniner]

At absolute worst SGA will finish 2nd in MVP voting, and that's only if the Spurs get the 1 seed and Wemby puts up video game numbers over the last month of the season.

 

[wEmBoY]

Cant see Cade getting it after losing to Wemby twice. Between Wemby and SGA.

beyond objective stat comparisons… marketing wise, I’m sure the NBA would rather SGA get it back to back with Wemby getting DPOY. It generates too many money-making narratives for the fuckin gambling bs and espn clickbait. We already witnessed it with the Chet/RoY narratives they tried to push

It’s also an alley oop for ratings if they meet in the POs, to have the MVP going against the DPOY in the WCFs.

Its not about MVP vs DPOY. Its shai vs wemby. 1 and 2 in MVP race.

 

[wEmBoY]

Wemby is averaging pretty low 29mpg. It means he is not banged up.

It's really tragic that FraudKlahoma is having such a statistically-impressive season - and not getting punished for their antics, as they should - because it's hard to see Wemby taking the MVP from SGA at this point.

It's good that we beat down on the Thunder 4-1 like we did, but it kinda bites us that we've already completed all our games against them before the final stretch of the season - even if Wemby dominates Jokic face-to-face, I don't think it'll be enough to swing the narratives.

Therefore, despite his wishes to end the season strong to push for MVP, I'm hoping he'll save himself a bit - qualify for the minutes played each game, but get some rest also, stay fresh for the playoffs. Wouldn't be the first guy burning himself out chasing awards then falling flat in the postseason. The Spurs will need him on the court a lot, for every single game of the POs, if they hope to actually reach the promise land

 

[DAF86]

"Unfortunately MVP is really Offensive Player of the Year. Wemby should be a shoe-in for an award that recognizes all around greatness and impact on the court, but as long as he gets DPOY I can stomach it."

I mean this is just one comment from the last page of this thread that seems to be implying SGA isn't deserving lol. Have definitely seen other posts critiquing SGA and acting like Wemby should easily win MVP over him in various threads.

I phrased that poorly. What I tried to say is that most here seem to believe SGA is the MVP, some might criticise his play style but still believe he's gonna win it. I don't see many folks saying Wemby should win it over him.

 

[Exstatic]

The gold nugget is that we keep pressing OKC from behind while managing Wemby’s minutes, where OKC is pretty much hot garbage without SGA. They’re going to burn him up trying to stay ahead of us.

 

[NASpurs]

FCC or After Dark Wemby continues

https://twitter.com/x/status/2032951878951059663

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[LeBowen]

The gold nugget is that we keep pressing OKC from behind while managing Wemby’s minutes, where OKC is pretty much hot garbage without SGA. They’re going to burn him up trying to stay ahead of us.

Williams will be the deciding factor in the playoffs.
If he can't get back close to his peak level, they're not repeating.

 

[Exstatic]

Williams will be the deciding factor in the playoffs.
If he can't get back close to his peak level, they're not repeating.

He hasn’t looked even close in the few games he’s played. If his wrist is a long term thing, and it has affected his shooting, he could very rapidly turn into a bad contract.

 

[tearsofmorningdew]

SGA about to win his other Steve Nash mvp lmao

 

[plateado]

Y The question comes down to two candidates.It will simply be awarded to the team that wins the West. And that will be fair.

 

[LeBowen]

SGA definitely deserves the MVP.
Not the best player if we're talking peak performance, but definitely the most consistent.

This was his worst game of the season and he still had 20/3/10/2/1 with just 1 turnover.
We're talking about a point guard that has played 56 games in a season and shot less than 50% just 15 times as a player that doesn't rely on athleticism or dunks.
32ppg on 67% TS, 3.15 assist/turnover ratio, what are we even talking about?
5% better TS than Harden's most efficent Rockets season.
And unlike Harden, he's a positive defender.

I think Wemby is the better player when he takes over because noone else can do what he does, but Wemby also needs to eliminate some of the bad offensive performances from his game to win the MVP.

 

[wEmBoY]

SGA about to win his other Steve Nash mvp lmao

This is one example of poster who believes sga doesnt deserve to win MVP this season. Its ridiculous lmao

 

[100%Duncan]

SGA definitely deserves the MVP.
Not the best player if we're talking peak performance, but definitely the most consistent.

This was his worst game of the season and he still had 20/3/10/2/1 with just 1 turnover.
We're talking about a point guard that has played 56 games in a season and shot less than 50% just 15 times as a player that doesn't rely on athleticism or dunks.
32ppg on 67% TS, 3.15 assist/turnover ratio, what are we even talking about?
5% better TS than Harden's most efficent Rockets season.
And unlike Harden, he's a positive defender.

I think Wemby is the better player when he takes over because noone else can do what he does, but Wemby also needs to eliminate some of the bad offensive performances from his game to win the MVP.

SGA gets too much slander in this forum tbh.

 

[wEmBoY]

I think Wemby is the better player when he takes over because no one else can do what he does, but Wemby also needs to eliminate some of the bad offensive performances from his game to win the MVP.

Agree with this. Wemby needs more consistentncy on offense throughout the whole season and also more playing time like 34mpg starting next season. Cause i feel he’s gonna fall short this year.

 

[LeBowen]

SGA gets too much slander in this forum tbh.

He gets slander everywhere because he's the best at foul baiting.
It's the highest level of competition, of course that the players are doing everything allowed by the rules to gain an advantage.
It's not their fault the current rulebook is bad. Or should I say not enforced properly? That's on the league to figure out, not the players.

 

[The Ballsbreakers]

Fuck SGA.

There I said it.