Following Monday’s win over the Raptors, the Spurs’ second leading scorer expressed his excitement for the future of their rookie player. “He’s a tremendous player and with this being his rookie year, it’s scary to think about what he’ll look like in the next three or four years, how our team chemistry will develop, and what it will be like playing against him,” he said.
The top pick in this year’s draft, Victor Wembanyama, made history by recording a triple-double with blocks, becoming the first rookie to do so since David Robinson in 1990. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich praised Wembanyama’s all-around talent and his ability to make decisions on the court. While Wembanyama admitted to thinking about a quadruple-double, he prioritized winning the game.
Only four players in NBA history have achieved a quadruple-double. Wembanyama’s performance against the Raptors marked the league’s first triple-double with blocks in over three years. Despite his strong start, Popovich did not anticipate this type of performance from Wembanyama early on.
The 7-foot-4 prospect scored 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 blocks in just 29 minutes of play. Devin Vassell also contributed 25 points to break the Spurs’ seven-game losing streak. With an average of 20.4 points per game, Wembanyama is a valuable asset to the team.
