Are the Spurs maximizing Victor Wembanyama's Full Potential?

[@mitchy7051]

Coach Pop is a smart man, i think they are slowly developing him and keeping him out of the paint until he gets physically stronger

[@cwehden]

To create the perfect player you have to allow him to develop, that might look ugly at times.. If he can chuck up a ton of threes for a season or two he will become utterly fearless of the shot for the rest of his career in a way that can only be learnt through experience and doing. The more he misses the more he should lean into taking more threes this is the only way to develop resilience and a strong mental game over the long run.

[@joshuafruth6420]

KD did something similar, i believe his fg percentage wasn't so great but they gave him the greenlight to just develop early on

[@kevinc8955]

I don’t see why you want a 7’6” guy getting comfortable jacking up 3s. Bails the defense out every time he takes one.

[@jaden338]

@@kevinc8955 being a all around threat, you become someone like jokic

[@Earl_E_Burd]

The way that Legler answers the Carringon comp question with Bradley Beal is just one example of many that showcase why he's one of the top analysts in the game. He's dynamic, thorough, relatable, efficient.

[@DeMortuisAutNilAut]

Seems like a another development/tank year from the Spurs. Last year they had Sochan at point guard to increase his playmaking and handling, this year they have Wemby on the perimeter to increase his shooting and movement.

[@JeanineRichmond]

Tristan da Silva on the Orlando Magic has done a solid job starting in Paolo’s absence. Obviously he doesn’t replace Paolo, but has done a great job. I think he deserves some recognition 💙

[@90sKhakiMan]

Legs was about the only guy that didn’t write off GS. He’s the best in the game.

[@Shortballa11]

You rlly have to question whether the Spurs are tanking one last year. Because we all know Wemby could average an efficient 25, 12, 4, and 4 in his sleep if he decided to play in the post.

[@blablablaa14]

The answer is yes, they would prefer to finish another year lower than people expect to add more talent. Did you see the draft class this year? Its incredible, they should want a top 5 pick even if people make up that Vic is unhappy with losing

[@kittycat2983]

He still needs to add some more weight to his frame. Wemby gets tossed around by some forwards and definitely against other centers. Once he adds another 20-25 on, he'll be a real menace.

[@MaximusR93]

Two top ten picks are better than one, especially in this draft. Atl should be a lottery team and if the spurs are too, that should really boost their talent level

[@kittycat2983]

@@MaximusR93 Atlanta won't be a lottery team, they have nothing to gain in regards to tanking so they'll fight every night. Will probably end up 7-8 seed.

[@Earl_E_Burd]

Had the same thought. Last year they insidiously tanked early in the season to avoid detection (unlike the Mavs prior, who did less but were too obvious) with the whole Point Sochan thing that was obvious to those paying attention. Seems like a similar strategy this year but more justifiable - let Wemby get it out of his system and prove it for himself that he's not James Harden.

[@blablablaa14]

I would like people to stop thinking about Victor as a MVP candidate right now and start thinking about him as a 20 year old learning what he can and cant do and wanting to develop the stuff he isn't good at. Wemby isn't trying to be a traditional player that does 3-4 things amazing on the court, he wants to do everything amazing. Minimizing Wemby to not be a floor spacer because he hasn't shot the ball well so far (typical for people who had long summers, look at Luka's stats) is losing on the development of Wemby as a complete player. Trae young isn't shooting well from three, he doesn't stop shooting it either. The fact that Wemby is tall, doesn't mean he can't develop a three point shot, his playmaking abilities, his screening abilities and more. Its a matter of time till he shoots 40% from three and then how do you guard him then? Because if he's just a 7'5 screen and roller, he is not going to be the GOAT no matter what he does. Wemby will shoot and shoot and shoot his entire career, let Wemby be Wemby

[@Alamoe1]

YOU get it and you are SPOT ON! WELL SAID 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@kevinc8955]

All I see is a young player building bad habits. The greatest physical freak players like Shaq and Lebron didn’t heavily focus what they were bad at, they maximized their physical advantage by doing what they were already great at. The defense wins literally every time Wemby jacks up a 3.

[@Alamoe1]

@kevinc8955 well, good thing you're not a talent evaluator, because that comment is complete nonsense. 😂

[@kevinc8955]

@@Alamoe1Well…they’re not winning anything, and that’s indicative. Lebron took Cleveland from 17 games without him to 35 games to 42 his second year. Shaqs Magic went from 21 to 41 games to 50 games by Shaqs year 2. What will the Spurs win Wemby’s second year? 25 games? You don’t think any of this matters? What you’re suggesting is they are tanking for better picks and we’ve seen this. It’s called “the process” and it doesn’t work. It just teaches your guys how to lose.

[@blablablaa14]

@@kevinc8955 The only thing the Lebron example proves is that you're wrong. Lebron shot a bunch of threes young and missed them so he can get to where he is a decent shooter (which is what happened). Also Lebron played in the awful East. This spurs team finishes top 4 in the East, but the West is more difficult. They will win 35 games minimum this year and 13 more wins in year 2 is significant

[@Yosemite44]

Anything about Yabusele? He’s playing quite well, shouldn’t he get more minutes ?

[@Earl_E_Burd]

From a Physics standpoint - considering the arc of the flight - is it harder for a 7-footer to make a 3-ptr on a 10' rim compared to a 6-footer on a 10' rim?

[@SDesWriter]

The opposite. If a normal person lowers a rim to 7’ or 8’ it makes it INSANELY easier to shoot from anywhere.

[@FSVR54]

No talk about Risacher?

[@andrewfarnsworth7975]

The "relatively healthy" Pelicans???? Dejounte, Trey, Herb, and CJ have featured in 2 or fewer games. Those are 4 top 100 guys but okay

[@maddoxmilton5314]

Yea that was absurd to say

[@CaseyLynn-i7u]

Yes. They should be telling this kid to stop shooting 3s. He's horrible at it. Going 1-5, 1-8 1-6 game after game is doing what? He should be shooting over people one on the blocks not jacking up misses from 3. I use it every time. Why defend yourself shooting a 3 you are going to miss. Make them defense you and your size.

[@Dave-Quinn]

What a joke. They didn't even include Zacch in their conversation who has been better than all of these guys, even if you take away his 33 point outing. His defense alone is worthy of a conversation even when his shot wasn't falling. I get it it's Atlanta.

[@esanwellington7179]

Tim im disappointed in you. Clearly you don't watch the Pelicans if you can say they have been relatively healthy. Murray, CJ, Trey, Herb have either missed all the games so far or half (3 starters 1 huge rotation player). Zion has also missed 3 games and the season is 9 games in. Your analysis is usually spot on, but you have to at least watch a team before you comment.

[@andrewfarnsworth7975]

Nah man. Javonte, Boston, JRE, and Cain should replicate what Dejounte, Trey, Herb, and CJ bring to a functional NBA rotation

[@esanwellington7179]

@@andrewfarnsworth7975 😁 😂 😀

[@serge6885]

Wemby is not Wemby. He is not Duncan. HE IS WEMBY. Let him be Wemby.

[@nkrumansantos1794]

Wemby should be a number 2 or 3 on offense. He should learna lesson or two from Chet.

[@ShayShaay84]

Spurs are getting the 8th or 9th draft pick this year.

[@anthonytrevino3191]

Bruh if they move Chris Paul by deadline and go on some extended losing streaks (along with hawks maybe really sucking bad), spurs could get Flagg for all we know.

[@919autofanatics]

The Pelicans are relatively healthy? Huh?

[@mrhoopfan1]

Legs a horrible take on the Pelicans...." They have been relatively healthy"... Lmao, no they have not. Starting pg hurt after first game of year, Trey Murphy hasn't suited up all year. Herb Jones and Zion missed multiple games... Smh😢😢😢

[@user-wu8sj3ee3d]

Wemby thinks he’s a guard. So, it might be better for him to stop tossing the 3’s and minimize his dribbling.

[@blablablaa14]

So you're gonna go to the greatest prospect in history and tell him "Hi you know all that stuff you've always wanted to do? now you are just a screen and roller". You think that will fly? Have you heard how many times Victor has said "I don't want to be limited". With Wemby, much like other top talents, you don't tell them what they can and cant do, they have to decide that on their own. No one ever told Lebron not to shoot threes when he was young and it took him like 6 years to learn to shoot from three

[@cryptozoro8107]

7ft 5 thinking he a guard lmao. I only rock with bigmen who hit the weightroom.

[@anthonytrevino3191]

At this point for how off he’s playing, I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s an experimentation thing similar to what did with Sochan. I’ve been to several games and watch him play. It’s almost like based on that and what Pop said, they are developing his versatility long term even if really ugly rn

[@blablablaa14]

@@cryptozoro8107 He hits the weight room at half time. He's just 20. 20 year old men don't normally look fully mature body wise. You're crazy

[@kevinscott9242]

Popovich has become the worst Coach in the NBA. He has been playing Wemby as a Wing.

[@RighteousRhythm]

I like 2014 Pop. Pop needs to retire.

[@johnnythunder196]

He must be senile & the clown they have filling in is a joke.

[@dearmas9068]

Lol... The historically best coach ever gets some young players and spends time developing them in nok-standard ways, and suddenly he's the "worst" coach in the league. Yeah. Ok, bud...

[@admiralkrankandhismightyba158]

He's a chucker who can't shoot. And hes physically weak, and will remain so. He's obviously very skilled. But the's are inherint weaknesses. Obvious when he was in europe.