When the San Antonio Spurs selected Victor Wembanyama with the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, they changed the course of their franchise forever. He had some huge expectations on his shoulders heading into the season, and he lived up to, and may have exceeded, all of them.
Wembanyama’s play on both ends of the court was amazing, but his defense, in particular, was nothing short of incredible. He’s already one of the best defensive players in the NBA, having led the league in blocks in just his rookie season. Not to mention the fact that he was a human highlight reel all year long.
The NBA Today crew, including Kendrick Perkins, Malika Andrews, Chiney Ogwumike, and Ramona Shelburne, recently reacted to Wembanyama’s best highlights from his rookie year on ESPN.
With Wembanyama leading the charge, the Spurs have a very, very bright future ahead of them. And one that will undoubtedly include a ton of highlights.
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