Victor Wembanyama expected to play 2024 Summer Olympics
After an NBA game in Cleveland last weekend, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama suggested he would accept an invitation to play for Team France in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics if he is asked. Well, guess what? The invite is in the mail. “This is (France coach) Vincent (Collet’s) call to tell us this, but yes, we’re sure,” Jean-Pierre Suitat, president of the French basketball federation, told The Athletic on Wednesday. And what of Collet? “We’ll ask him for sure,” Collet said.
Source: Joe Vardon @ The Athletic
Source: Joe Vardon @ The Athletic
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Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
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Most-Watched 2023-24 NBA Games:
• 🎄 The NFL really cut into the NBA’s X-Mas ratings
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• 🇫🇷 Wemby’s debut at No. 4
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Joe Vardon @joevardon
Good morning in America. My reporting from Paris — of course Team France will invite Victor Wembanyama to play in the Olympics, and he’ll say yes. Also, Wemby’s National team coach will study later this month under Popovich, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5193263/2024/0… – 8:23 AM
Good morning in America. My reporting from Paris — of course Team France will invite Victor Wembanyama to play in the Olympics, and he’ll say yes. Also, Wemby’s National team coach will study later this month under Popovich, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5193263/2024/0… – 8:23 AM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
From Paris: French National team officials say they will invite Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama to play in the Olympics, and Wemby said he will play if asked, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5193263/2024/0… – 6:31 AM
From Paris: French National team officials say they will invite Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama to play in the Olympics, and Wemby said he will play if asked, @TheAthleticNBA theathletic.com/5193263/2024/0… – 6:31 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are potentially heading to Paris next season
“I would feel very very lucky” – Wemby
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 6:16 AM
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are potentially heading to Paris next season
“I would feel very very lucky” – Wemby
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 6:16 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Triple-double day for Wemby
Lauri Markkanen, Domantas Sabonis, and more #EuroWatch #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:01 AM
Triple-double day for Wemby
Lauri Markkanen, Domantas Sabonis, and more #EuroWatch #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:01 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Just re-watched Wemby’s assists. So subtle. Smooth. Totally in control. Aware of his surroundings. Just really something to see. – 1:09 AM
Just re-watched Wemby’s assists. So subtle. Smooth. Totally in control. Aware of his surroundings. Just really something to see. – 1:09 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Did Wemby just nutmegged Bojan Bogdanovic? 😮
pic.twitter.com/pr02Tyjhje – 1:02 AM
Did Wemby just nutmegged Bojan Bogdanovic? 😮
pic.twitter.com/pr02Tyjhje – 1:02 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Three takeaways from #Spurs’ 130-108 win over Detroit in battle of the bottom feeders:
1, Maybe Wemby should play the point after all.
2, With a Wembycentric game plan, everyone was finally on the same page.
3, Bench came up big in a big way.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 12:31 AM
Three takeaways from #Spurs’ 130-108 win over Detroit in battle of the bottom feeders:
1, Maybe Wemby should play the point after all.
2, With a Wembycentric game plan, everyone was finally on the same page.
3, Bench came up big in a big way.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… – 12:31 AM
Larry Lage @LarryLage
Victor Wembanyama has 1st NBA triple-double for Spurs in 130-108 victory over Pistons apnews.com/article/c256ee… – 11:55 PM
Victor Wembanyama has 1st NBA triple-double for Spurs in 130-108 victory over Pistons apnews.com/article/c256ee… – 11:55 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Victor Wembanyama record first triple-double — in just 21 minutes
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 11:02 PM
Watch Victor Wembanyama record first triple-double — in just 21 minutes
nbcsports.com/nba/news/watch… – 11:02 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Wemby was supposed to be a Piston. That’s what all the losing was for, his dad’s favorite player is Big Ben. It was right there.
Watching him up close (and those Spurs guards), it was easy to see how Wemby & Cade, DET would have been a perfect marriage:
theathletic.com/5192986/2024/0… – 10:34 PM
Wemby was supposed to be a Piston. That’s what all the losing was for, his dad’s favorite player is Big Ben. It was right there.
Watching him up close (and those Spurs guards), it was easy to see how Wemby & Cade, DET would have been a perfect marriage:
theathletic.com/5192986/2024/0… – 10:34 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby said he would feel “very, very lucky” if Spurs play in Paris next season: “It is probably going to one of the most intense and precious games in my life if that happens.” – 10:34 PM
Wemby said he would feel “very, very lucky” if Spurs play in Paris next season: “It is probably going to one of the most intense and precious games in my life if that happens.” – 10:34 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Asked Wemby, w/ team seemingly jelling & winnable games coming up, if there’s an increased urgency to have minutes restriction lifted. He said his body feels great, that cap “could be turned off like this (snaps fingers)” & that he hopes he can talk to medical staff about it soon – 10:30 PM
Asked Wemby, w/ team seemingly jelling & winnable games coming up, if there’s an increased urgency to have minutes restriction lifted. He said his body feels great, that cap “could be turned off like this (snaps fingers)” & that he hopes he can talk to medical staff about it soon – 10:30 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Asked by a Detroit reporter if he thought about what might have been if Pistons had won the lottery, Wemby said, “I didn’t. I had other things to think about. But now that you said it, it’s weird to imagine what could have been. I am glad how it is, though.” – 10:21 PM
Asked by a Detroit reporter if he thought about what might have been if Pistons had won the lottery, Wemby said, “I didn’t. I had other things to think about. But now that you said it, it’s weird to imagine what could have been. I am glad how it is, though.” – 10:21 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Per NBA:
Victor Wembanyama (20yr, 6d) becomes the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple double with 0 turnovers (since turnovers were first tracked in 1977-78), previous: Andre Iguodala (21yr, 54d) 03/23/2005 – 10:20 PM
Per NBA:
Victor Wembanyama (20yr, 6d) becomes the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple double with 0 turnovers (since turnovers were first tracked in 1977-78), previous: Andre Iguodala (21yr, 54d) 03/23/2005 – 10:20 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby on game plan that worked so well:
“There was no point in trying to go up against physical defenders who are looking at me, so my teammates made the right cuts and made the right shots.”
Said his favorite dime was the one between defender’s legs to Champagnie for a layup. – 10:11 PM
Wemby on game plan that worked so well:
“There was no point in trying to go up against physical defenders who are looking at me, so my teammates made the right cuts and made the right shots.”
Said his favorite dime was the one between defender’s legs to Champagnie for a layup. – 10:11 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Rookies to record a triple-double with 0 turnovers (since the merger):
— Ben Simmons
— Andre Iguodala
— David Robinson
— Victor Wembanyama
Wemby is the youngest player in NBA history to do it. pic.twitter.com/GMdMV9FtcU – 10:04 PM
Rookies to record a triple-double with 0 turnovers (since the merger):
— Ben Simmons
— Andre Iguodala
— David Robinson
— Victor Wembanyama
Wemby is the youngest player in NBA history to do it. pic.twitter.com/GMdMV9FtcU – 10:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Rookies to record a triple-double with 0 turnovers (since the merger):
— Ben Simmons
— Andre Iguodala
— David Robinson
— Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/ihTGSmdLWi – 10:01 PM
Rookies to record a triple-double with 0 turnovers (since the merger):
— Ben Simmons
— Andre Iguodala
— David Robinson
— Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/ihTGSmdLWi – 10:01 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs finished tonight with 36 assists to just 5 turnovers.
The 5 turnovers are a new season low for San Antonio.
Wemby had 0 turnovers while collecting his 10 assists. – 9:43 PM
The Spurs finished tonight with 36 assists to just 5 turnovers.
The 5 turnovers are a new season low for San Antonio.
Wemby had 0 turnovers while collecting his 10 assists. – 9:43 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Duren on facing Wemby: “It’s different, it’s unique. He’s unique. He’s just tall, very tall. Skilled, lanky, he’s constantly moving. The way he moves on the court, never standings still, that’s probably the hardest thing. And once he gets to the rim, he’s looking at the rim.” – 9:37 PM
Duren on facing Wemby: “It’s different, it’s unique. He’s unique. He’s just tall, very tall. Skilled, lanky, he’s constantly moving. The way he moves on the court, never standings still, that’s probably the hardest thing. And once he gets to the rim, he’s looking at the rim.” – 9:37 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Duren on Wemby: “It’s unique. He’s unique. He’s just tall — very tall — and he’s consistently moving. That’s probably the hardest thing.” – 9:37 PM
Duren on Wemby: “It’s unique. He’s unique. He’s just tall — very tall — and he’s consistently moving. That’s probably the hardest thing.” – 9:37 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Pop on the game plan centering on getting the ball to Wemby: “We’re learning where he wants the ball, where he feels most comfortable. The other guys are learning how to cut around him. We had some good cuts out on the court and he finds those people.” – 9:34 PM
Pop on the game plan centering on getting the ball to Wemby: “We’re learning where he wants the ball, where he feels most comfortable. The other guys are learning how to cut around him. We had some good cuts out on the court and he finds those people.” – 9:34 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Pop said Spurs made Wemby their offensive focus tonight: “We are learning where he wants the ball, where he feels most comfortable. The other guys are learning how to cut around him. We had some good cuts and he finds those people. So, if they move, he finds them.” – 9:32 PM
Pop said Spurs made Wemby their offensive focus tonight: “We are learning where he wants the ball, where he feels most comfortable. The other guys are learning how to cut around him. We had some good cuts and he finds those people. So, if they move, he finds them.” – 9:32 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Final: #Spurs 130, #Pistons 108.
Detroit drops its sixth straight game. Victor Wembanyama records his first career triple-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in 21 minutes. Houston is up next on Friday. – 9:16 PM
Final: #Spurs 130, #Pistons 108.
Detroit drops its sixth straight game. Victor Wembanyama records his first career triple-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in 21 minutes. Houston is up next on Friday. – 9:16 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
FINAL: Spurs 130, Pistons 108. Detroit falls to 3-35. More boos as the clock expires. Wemby put up a triple-double in 21 minutes.
See y’all Friday. – 9:16 PM
FINAL: Spurs 130, Pistons 108. Detroit falls to 3-35. More boos as the clock expires. Wemby put up a triple-double in 21 minutes.
See y’all Friday. – 9:16 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
In a battle between the NBA’s worst teams, Spurs prevail 130-108
In just 21 minutes, Wemby recorded his 1st triple-double with 16 pts, 12 rebounds and a season-high 10 assists.
Spurs are 6-30 after snapping a 5-gm losing streak. Detroit is 3-35 after losing its 6th straight. – 9:15 PM
In a battle between the NBA’s worst teams, Spurs prevail 130-108
In just 21 minutes, Wemby recorded his 1st triple-double with 16 pts, 12 rebounds and a season-high 10 assists.
Spurs are 6-30 after snapping a 5-gm losing streak. Detroit is 3-35 after losing its 6th straight. – 9:15 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Wemby: 16 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists in 21 minutes in a blowout over Detroit – 9:12 PM
Wemby: 16 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists in 21 minutes in a blowout over Detroit – 9:12 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players to record a triple-double while playing under 22 minutes (last 40 seasons):
— Russell Westbrook
— Victor Wembanyama
That’s the list. pic.twitter.com/x3bos2nITc – 9:07 PM
Players to record a triple-double while playing under 22 minutes (last 40 seasons):
— Russell Westbrook
— Victor Wembanyama
That’s the list. pic.twitter.com/x3bos2nITc – 9:07 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Interestingly on the night he recorded his 1st triple-double, Wemby doesn’t have a block after coming in averaging a league-best 3.3.
He’s only had one game this season without recording a block, Nov. 17 against Sacramento. – 9:05 PM
Interestingly on the night he recorded his 1st triple-double, Wemby doesn’t have a block after coming in averaging a league-best 3.3.
He’s only had one game this season without recording a block, Nov. 17 against Sacramento. – 9:05 PM
RJ Marquez @KSATRJ
JUST IN: Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama has the first triple-double of his young career. Wemby scores 16 pts with 12 rebs and 10 asts in just 20 minutes against Pistons. #KSATsports #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/vMNgaV16BT – 9:05 PM
JUST IN: Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama has the first triple-double of his young career. Wemby scores 16 pts with 12 rebs and 10 asts in just 20 minutes against Pistons. #KSATsports #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/vMNgaV16BT – 9:05 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
You could say facing Wembanyama has been bad for the Pistons’ Livers. – 9:05 PM
You could say facing Wembanyama has been bad for the Pistons’ Livers. – 9:05 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Wemby:
16 points
12 rebounds
10 assists
in 20 mins.
pic.twitter.com/TfqQ3a2T7V – 9:04 PM
Wemby:
16 points
12 rebounds
10 assists
in 20 mins.
pic.twitter.com/TfqQ3a2T7V – 9:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby in just 21 minutes:
16 PTS
12 REB
10 AST
0 TOV
The youngest center in NBA history to record a triple-double. statmuse.com/nba/player/vic… – 9:04 PM
Wemby in just 21 minutes:
16 PTS
12 REB
10 AST
0 TOV
The youngest center in NBA history to record a triple-double. statmuse.com/nba/player/vic… – 9:04 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Victor Wembanyama becomes just the second NBA player ever to record a triple double in 20 minutes.
Russell Westbrook did it once in 2014. pic.twitter.com/UKteYngCXw – 9:04 PM
Victor Wembanyama becomes just the second NBA player ever to record a triple double in 20 minutes.
Russell Westbrook did it once in 2014. pic.twitter.com/UKteYngCXw – 9:04 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby’s first triple double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in 20 minutes – 9:00 PM
Wemby’s first triple double with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in 20 minutes – 9:00 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Victor Wembanyama has a triple double.
16 points
12 rebounds
10 assists
He’s only played 21 minutes. – 9:00 PM
Victor Wembanyama has a triple double.
16 points
12 rebounds
10 assists
He’s only played 21 minutes. – 9:00 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
With that feed to McDermott, Victor Wembanyama has his first triple-double: 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. – 8:59 PM
With that feed to McDermott, Victor Wembanyama has his first triple-double: 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. – 8:59 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
The first triple-double for Victor Wembanyama, 16-12-10 assists. In just 20 minutes of run – 8:59 PM
The first triple-double for Victor Wembanyama, 16-12-10 assists. In just 20 minutes of run – 8:59 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Hitting the cutting Osman for a contested layup with a one-armed bounce pass, Wemby is now 1 assist shy of his first triple-double.
He’s got 16 points, 12 rebounds and a season-best 9 assists. – 8:58 PM
Hitting the cutting Osman for a contested layup with a one-armed bounce pass, Wemby is now 1 assist shy of his first triple-double.
He’s got 16 points, 12 rebounds and a season-best 9 assists. – 8:58 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Wemby had a few minutes to get three assists for the triple double so he called McBuckets over for a handoff and set a bulldozer screen for the assist lol – 8:57 PM
Wemby had a few minutes to get three assists for the triple double so he called McBuckets over for a handoff and set a bulldozer screen for the assist lol – 8:57 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
The Spurs need to find Wemby shorts that fit. He keep pulling them up lol – 8:57 PM
The Spurs need to find Wemby shorts that fit. He keep pulling them up lol – 8:57 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Wemby is two assists away from a triple double. Minutes limit + Spurs threatening to run away with this one might conspire against him. – 8:53 PM
Wemby is two assists away from a triple double. Minutes limit + Spurs threatening to run away with this one might conspire against him. – 8:53 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby is now just 2 assists shy of notching his first triple-double. He’s got 16 points, 12 rebounds and a season-high 8 assists in 18 minutes. – 8:52 PM
Wemby is now just 2 assists shy of notching his first triple-double. He’s got 16 points, 12 rebounds and a season-high 8 assists in 18 minutes. – 8:52 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Spurs by 23 early in the 4th, the Spurs’ largest lead of the game
Wemby with 16 points now – 8:52 PM
Spurs by 23 early in the 4th, the Spurs’ largest lead of the game
Wemby with 16 points now – 8:52 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Spurs by 18. SA takes the 3Q 32-26.
Wemby in 16 mins: 14 pts, 12 reb, 7 ast
Sochan 15 pts
Keldon/Vassell 14 pts each
Bojan 19 pts
Duren 13 pts
Burks 12 pts
Spurs winning 2s by 12 and FT line by 9
Pistons winning 3PT line – 8:50 PM
3Q: Spurs by 18. SA takes the 3Q 32-26.
Wemby in 16 mins: 14 pts, 12 reb, 7 ast
Sochan 15 pts
Keldon/Vassell 14 pts each
Bojan 19 pts
Duren 13 pts
Burks 12 pts
Spurs winning 2s by 12 and FT line by 9
Pistons winning 3PT line – 8:50 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby’s stat line in JUST 16 mins so far: 14 pts, 12 reb, 7 ast – 8:32 PM
Wemby’s stat line in JUST 16 mins so far: 14 pts, 12 reb, 7 ast – 8:32 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Career high in assists for Wemby tonight and some of these passes are downright special.
Triple double watch if he plays the fourth. – 8:30 PM
Career high in assists for Wemby tonight and some of these passes are downright special.
Triple double watch if he plays the fourth. – 8:30 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
HOW?!?!??
Victor Wembanyama playing with boys
pic.twitter.com/8rfb1MT252 – 8:28 PM
HOW?!?!??
Victor Wembanyama playing with boys
pic.twitter.com/8rfb1MT252 – 8:28 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Wemby Reacher
🤝
Solves problems by being large
pic.twitter.com/RgjRmPhtmB – 8:27 PM
Wemby Reacher
🤝
Solves problems by being large
pic.twitter.com/RgjRmPhtmB – 8:27 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Spurs by 17 right now, their largest lead of the game.
Wemby has a double double on a minutes restriction with 14 pts, 11 reb, and 6 ast – 8:24 PM
Spurs by 17 right now, their largest lead of the game.
Wemby has a double double on a minutes restriction with 14 pts, 11 reb, and 6 ast – 8:24 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Wemby has a double-double plus six assists two minutes into the second half.
Outside chance at a triple-double here. – 8:24 PM
Wemby has a double-double plus six assists two minutes into the second half.
Outside chance at a triple-double here. – 8:24 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Wemby played 11 minutes in the first half.
12 point, 9 rebounds, 4 assists – 8:08 PM
Wemby played 11 minutes in the first half.
12 point, 9 rebounds, 4 assists – 8:08 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Spurs head into break up 63-51 after leading by 16 points.
Wemby with 12 points and 9 boards in 11 minutes.
Keldon with 11 points for his team-high 28th game of 10-plus.
Barlow with 7 points, 1 shy of matching his season high.
Bogdanovic leads Detroit with 14 pts on 6 of 9. – 8:07 PM
Spurs head into break up 63-51 after leading by 16 points.
Wemby with 12 points and 9 boards in 11 minutes.
Keldon with 11 points for his team-high 28th game of 10-plus.
Barlow with 7 points, 1 shy of matching his season high.
Bogdanovic leads Detroit with 14 pts on 6 of 9. – 8:07 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Spurs by 12. Both teams score 32 in 2Q.
Wemby 12 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast in 11 mins
Keldon/Sochan 11 pts each
Bojan 14 pts
Duren 11 pts
Spurs winning 2s, 3s, and the FT line
DET got within 8 of SA a few times, but the Spurs have always had an answer – 8:07 PM
Half: Spurs by 12. Both teams score 32 in 2Q.
Wemby 12 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast in 11 mins
Keldon/Sochan 11 pts each
Bojan 14 pts
Duren 11 pts
Spurs winning 2s, 3s, and the FT line
DET got within 8 of SA a few times, but the Spurs have always had an answer – 8:07 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Halftime: #Spurs 63, #Pistons 51.
Bogdanovic: 14 pts (6-9 FG; 2-2 3PT)
Duren: 11 pts, 5 rebs (5-9 FG; 3 fouls)
Ivey: 6 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts
Sasser: 6 pts, 2 asts
Burks: 6 pts
Victor Wembanyama: 12 pts, 9 rebs, 4 asts – 8:05 PM
Halftime: #Spurs 63, #Pistons 51.
Bogdanovic: 14 pts (6-9 FG; 2-2 3PT)
Duren: 11 pts, 5 rebs (5-9 FG; 3 fouls)
Ivey: 6 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts
Sasser: 6 pts, 2 asts
Burks: 6 pts
Victor Wembanyama: 12 pts, 9 rebs, 4 asts – 8:05 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
In 11 minutes, Wemby has his team-high 14th double-double all but locked up with 12 points and 9 rebounds.
Keldon is 2nd on the team in double-doubles with 7. – 7:52 PM
In 11 minutes, Wemby has his team-high 14th double-double all but locked up with 12 points and 9 rebounds.
Keldon is 2nd on the team in double-doubles with 7. – 7:52 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
10 point first half for Wemby
8 boards and 4 assists as well for Wemby and it’s still the first half – 7:50 PM
10 point first half for Wemby
8 boards and 4 assists as well for Wemby and it’s still the first half – 7:50 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Wemby added a little touch to his shoes 👽
(via @NickDePaula) pic.twitter.com/IeYl61VmBZ – 7:49 PM
Wemby added a little touch to his shoes 👽
(via @NickDePaula) pic.twitter.com/IeYl61VmBZ – 7:49 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Sasser the only one finishing shots around or near Wemby. He’s got six points in six minutes. – 7:38 PM
Sasser the only one finishing shots around or near Wemby. He’s got six points in six minutes. – 7:38 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
After leading by 16 points, Spurs go into 2Q up 31-19 after shooting 51.9 from the field.
Wemby and Sochan with 6 each. They teamed for an early nominee for play of the game with Wemby slinging a deep QB-style pass to Sochan for an easy dunk. – 7:37 PM
After leading by 16 points, Spurs go into 2Q up 31-19 after shooting 51.9 from the field.
Wemby and Sochan with 6 each. They teamed for an early nominee for play of the game with Wemby slinging a deep QB-style pass to Sochan for an easy dunk. – 7:37 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Spurs by 12 after leading by 16. SA holds Detroit below 20 points
Wemby 6 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast in 6 mins
Sochan 6 pts
Branham 5 pts
Bojan 5 pts
Spurs +10 on 2s and +3 from distance
Pistons +1 at the FT line – 7:37 PM
1Q: Spurs by 12 after leading by 16. SA holds Detroit below 20 points
Wemby 6 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast in 6 mins
Sochan 6 pts
Branham 5 pts
Bojan 5 pts
Spurs +10 on 2s and +3 from distance
Pistons +1 at the FT line – 7:37 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
I’m not sure the Pistons could guard Wembanyama with three Wisemen. – 7:36 PM
I’m not sure the Pistons could guard Wembanyama with three Wisemen. – 7:36 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Spurs by 12 after leafing by 16.
SA holds Detroit below 20 points
Wemby 6 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast in 6 mins
Sochan 6 pts
Branham 5 pts
Bojan 5 pts
Spurs +10 on 2s and +3 from distance
Pistons +1 at the FT line – 7:35 PM
1Q: Spurs by 12 after leafing by 16.
SA holds Detroit below 20 points
Wemby 6 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast in 6 mins
Sochan 6 pts
Branham 5 pts
Bojan 5 pts
Spurs +10 on 2s and +3 from distance
Pistons +1 at the FT line – 7:35 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 1st quarter: #Spurs 31, #Pistons 19.
Bogdanovic: 5 pts
Sasser: 4 pts, 1 ast
Ivey: 3 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts
Wiseman: 3 pts, 2 rebs
Victor Wembanyama: 6 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts – 7:35 PM
End of the 1st quarter: #Spurs 31, #Pistons 19.
Bogdanovic: 5 pts
Sasser: 4 pts, 1 ast
Ivey: 3 pts, 3 rebs, 2 asts
Wiseman: 3 pts, 2 rebs
Victor Wembanyama: 6 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts – 7:35 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
End of 1: Spurs 31, Pistons 19. Detroit’s shooting 34.8% overall (8-23) and 1-5 from 3. Spurs have a 4-1 edge in offensive rebounds. Wemby is well on pace for a triple-double with 6 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists
Bogdanovic: 5 points – 7:34 PM
End of 1: Spurs 31, Pistons 19. Detroit’s shooting 34.8% overall (8-23) and 1-5 from 3. Spurs have a 4-1 edge in offensive rebounds. Wemby is well on pace for a triple-double with 6 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists
Bogdanovic: 5 points – 7:34 PM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Wemby with a 20-yard bullet over the middle to his tight end, easy touchdown
pic.twitter.com/F0TxLWMf8R – 7:31 PM
Wemby with a 20-yard bullet over the middle to his tight end, easy touchdown
pic.twitter.com/F0TxLWMf8R – 7:31 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby in just 6 minutes of work: 6 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block.
His season high for assists is 7 (vs. Miami, Nov. 12). – 7:25 PM
Wemby in just 6 minutes of work: 6 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block.
His season high for assists is 7 (vs. Miami, Nov. 12). – 7:25 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Pistons are down 21-12 after a 13-2 Spurs run. Wembanyama already has six points, five rebounds and four assists with 4:43 left in the first – 7:24 PM
Pistons are down 21-12 after a 13-2 Spurs run. Wembanyama already has six points, five rebounds and four assists with 4:43 left in the first – 7:24 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Pistons can’t score.
The fear of Wemby at the rim is noticeable. Guys shooting floaters, missing short at the rim, even when he’s not close enough to block. – 7:23 PM
Pistons can’t score.
The fear of Wemby at the rim is noticeable. Guys shooting floaters, missing short at the rim, even when he’s not close enough to block. – 7:23 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby scoring on that entry pass from Devin a few minutes ago brought to mind this from Pop pregame: “(Wemby) is starting to figure out his teammates…and how he can help them, or where he needs to be on the court based on who is on the court with him. It takes time.” – 7:22 PM
Wemby scoring on that entry pass from Devin a few minutes ago brought to mind this from Pop pregame: “(Wemby) is starting to figure out his teammates…and how he can help them, or where he needs to be on the court based on who is on the court with him. It takes time.” – 7:22 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Wemby has been adding a custom touch to his Nikes 👽 pic.twitter.com/ROLyYoV7NW – 7:21 PM
Wemby has been adding a custom touch to his Nikes 👽 pic.twitter.com/ROLyYoV7NW – 7:21 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
As I’ve said all along, Victor Wembanyama should be the point guard of this team – 7:21 PM
As I’ve said all along, Victor Wembanyama should be the point guard of this team – 7:21 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Pistons are up 10-8 early. This game has looked exactly like you thought it might.
Wemby has missed two around the rim and Pop is upset the lack of calls. – 7:15 PM
Pistons are up 10-8 early. This game has looked exactly like you thought it might.
Wemby has missed two around the rim and Pop is upset the lack of calls. – 7:15 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
This my third time seeing Wemby in person but my first time seeing him play in person. – 7:15 PM
This my third time seeing Wemby in person but my first time seeing him play in person. – 7:15 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Lol Wemby didn’t even contest Ivey’s mid-range shot.
As soon as he saw he was shooting, he turned around and started getting ready for the defensive board. – 7:13 PM
Lol Wemby didn’t even contest Ivey’s mid-range shot.
As soon as he saw he was shooting, he turned around and started getting ready for the defensive board. – 7:13 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Jalen Duren and Victor Wembanyama are set for tip-off. pic.twitter.com/iXyKinbta1 – 7:11 PM
Jalen Duren and Victor Wembanyama are set for tip-off. pic.twitter.com/iXyKinbta1 – 7:11 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
I have feeling watching this team try to feel out Wemby is going to be funny. – 7:07 PM
I have feeling watching this team try to feel out Wemby is going to be funny. – 7:07 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Victor Wembanyama gets a warm ovation from the fans here in LCA. I’m sure those same fans wish he was in a Pistons uniform right now. – 7:06 PM
Victor Wembanyama gets a warm ovation from the fans here in LCA. I’m sure those same fans wish he was in a Pistons uniform right now. – 7:06 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Monty Williams said the thing that stands out to him about Wemby is how hard he plays: “I remember watching his first couple of preseason games, and I thought to myself, ‘This is not fake with this guy. He plays hard.’ ” – 6:14 PM
Monty Williams said the thing that stands out to him about Wemby is how hard he plays: “I remember watching his first couple of preseason games, and I thought to myself, ‘This is not fake with this guy. He plays hard.’ ” – 6:14 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Pop said questioning Wemby’s decision to pass to Sochan reminded him of what was said about LeBron as a young player: “Every time he shot it, they said he should have passed it. When he passed it, they said, ‘He didn’t have any guts’…Just silly, ignorant comments.” – 6:05 PM
Pop said questioning Wemby’s decision to pass to Sochan reminded him of what was said about LeBron as a young player: “Every time he shot it, they said he should have passed it. When he passed it, they said, ‘He didn’t have any guts’…Just silly, ignorant comments.” – 6:05 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Pop defended Wemby’s decision to pass to Sochan down low in crunch time at Cleveland: “When he caught that ball, he could have gone up, but he had a wide-open guy right here at the rim, so he made the pass. So, it’s not even a topic. He probably made the best basketball play.” – 6:03 PM
Pop defended Wemby’s decision to pass to Sochan down low in crunch time at Cleveland: “When he caught that ball, he could have gone up, but he had a wide-open guy right here at the rim, so he made the pass. So, it’s not even a topic. He probably made the best basketball play.” – 6:03 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
New Spurs Insider pod: Five minutes previewing the Spurs-Pistons battle Royale, five minutes on Wemby in the clutch and 25 minutes of an unhinged @mikefinger berating those of us who think it’s ok sometimes to think outside the box. Enjoy!
open.spotify.com/episode/6DY86X… – 2:44 PM
New Spurs Insider pod: Five minutes previewing the Spurs-Pistons battle Royale, five minutes on Wemby in the clutch and 25 minutes of an unhinged @mikefinger berating those of us who think it’s ok sometimes to think outside the box. Enjoy!
open.spotify.com/episode/6DY86X… – 2:44 PM
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“It was frustrating but necessary,” Wembanyama said last weekend of his decision to miss the World Cup, in which the French failed to advance past the first round. “I wanted to play — I want to play every time I can represent my country. But the thing is, the math is, I want to be there for the next 15 years, not just one summer. So we needed to be smart.” Asked about the Olympics immediately after he explained his decision from last summer, Wembanyama said: “This is the big, big event of French basketball. And I said I want to play every time. So, yes, if I’m selected, if I’m available, I want to play.” -via The Athletic / January 11, 2024
With the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers preparing to meet in the 2024 NBA Paris Game today (20:00 CET), the Spurs have been rumored to be locked in for the 2025 visit to the capital of France. “I would feel very very lucky. It is going to be special. Also some kind of home court advantage, I guess,” noted the young French big, “It is probably going to be one of the most intense and precious games in my life if it happens.” -via EuroHoops.net / January 11, 2024
Tom Orsborn: Wemby on the feeling that everybody was finally on the same page: “We have been trying different stuff all season long and today we happened to get it all together and make the right choices…It’s beautiful when we play like that as a team, get it all together.” -via Twitter @tom_orsborn / January 10, 2024