As is usually the case with players who are just entering the NBA, defense was a bit of a challenge for San Antonio Spurs rookie wunderkind Victor Wembanyama. And even then, he was more than passable on that end of the court on a rebuilding ball club.
Now, with each passing game he plays in, it seems as if we can see marked progress in Wemby’s game on that end. He has transformed from a gangly rookie making predictable mistakes to a nightmare for opposing defenses in about a half an NBA season. How much better is the French big man going to be on defense by the time he hits his prime?
That is a scary thought for the other 29 teams in the league to ponder while Wembanyama continues to develop his skills on both ends.
The folks behind the “Lock Nation 101” YouTube channel recently put together a clip exploring his defensive growth. Check it out above!
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