LeBron James on Victor Wembanyama after 5x5 game: 'He has no ceiling'
Following the game, James had nothing but high praise for Wembanyama. “He doesn’t have a ceiling,” James said. “He can do whatever he wants to do with his career. It seems like he enjoys the game. It seems like he puts in the work. Just from the outside looking in, I’m not with him on a day-to-day basis, but I said a long time ago how special he was, and it’s literally that simple. “As far as your question as far as havoc [defensively], there are guys in our league that you have to account for any time you get around the rim or around the perimeter in our league history, and he sits right at the top of it, around the top, with all the greats.”
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Historic 5×5 night for Victor Wembanyama 👽
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:43 AM
Historic 5×5 night for Victor Wembanyama 👽
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:43 AM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Victor Wembanyama and LeBron James on Instagram:
👽&👑
👑 x 👽 pic.twitter.com/CNBRjJ3i4I – 4:04 AM
Victor Wembanyama and LeBron James on Instagram:
👽&👑
👑 x 👽 pic.twitter.com/CNBRjJ3i4I – 4:04 AM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
The triple take, as Wembanyama shines in Hollywood: Lakers 123, Spurs 118
1. Wemby’s first 5×5 game won’t be his last
2. LeBron + AD are a little too much for these young Spurs to handle
3. A message received for Malaki Branham
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 3:59 AM
The triple take, as Wembanyama shines in Hollywood: Lakers 123, Spurs 118
1. Wemby’s first 5×5 game won’t be his last
2. LeBron + AD are a little too much for these young Spurs to handle
3. A message received for Malaki Branham
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 3:59 AM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
LeBron James said he doesn’t have a ceiling.
He did something only Michael Jordan had done.
He’s the first player to average a 5×5 over two games.
But for Victor Wembanyama, it won’t mean much until the Spurs start winning.
On his 5×5 night in L.A.:
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:54 AM
LeBron James said he doesn’t have a ceiling.
He did something only Michael Jordan had done.
He’s the first player to average a 5×5 over two games.
But for Victor Wembanyama, it won’t mean much until the Spurs start winning.
On his 5×5 night in L.A.:
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:54 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby’s PTS, REB, AST, STL, BLK in each game
He logged his first 5×5 tonight pic.twitter.com/4tXm0D2GFW – 2:59 AM
Wemby’s PTS, REB, AST, STL, BLK in each game
He logged his first 5×5 tonight pic.twitter.com/4tXm0D2GFW – 2:59 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby as a starting 4 (19 games):
18.9 pts, 9.7 reb, 2.5 ast, 1.3 stl, 2.6 blk, 30 mins
Wemby as a starting 5 (32 games):
21.7 pts, 10.3 reb, 3.8 ast, 1.3 stl, 3.6 blk, 27.5 mins – 2:48 AM
Wemby as a starting 4 (19 games):
18.9 pts, 9.7 reb, 2.5 ast, 1.3 stl, 2.6 blk, 30 mins
Wemby as a starting 5 (32 games):
21.7 pts, 10.3 reb, 3.8 ast, 1.3 stl, 3.6 blk, 27.5 mins – 2:48 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Victor Wembanyama tonight in the Spurs’ loss to the Lakers:
27 PTS
10 REB
8 AST
5 STL
5 BLK
pic.twitter.com/p2G6yA5X0z – 2:40 AM
Victor Wembanyama tonight in the Spurs’ loss to the Lakers:
27 PTS
10 REB
8 AST
5 STL
5 BLK
pic.twitter.com/p2G6yA5X0z – 2:40 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Darvin Ham said Wemby is a highly skilled and versatile player, but what sticks out most to him is something you can’t teach:
“I think his biggest trait or quality you can’t coach is his competitive nature. He’s a competitive kid and he makes winning plays all the time.” – 2:33 AM
Darvin Ham said Wemby is a highly skilled and versatile player, but what sticks out most to him is something you can’t teach:
“I think his biggest trait or quality you can’t coach is his competitive nature. He’s a competitive kid and he makes winning plays all the time.” – 2:33 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron on Wemby: “He doesn’t have a ceiling. He can do whatever he wants to do with his career. It seems like he enjoys the game. It seems like he puts in the work from the outside looking in. … I said it a long time ago how special he was and it’s literally that simple.” – 1:57 AM
LeBron on Wemby: “He doesn’t have a ceiling. He can do whatever he wants to do with his career. It seems like he enjoys the game. It seems like he puts in the work from the outside looking in. … I said it a long time ago how special he was and it’s literally that simple.” – 1:57 AM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Victor Wembanyama, when informed he is the only player to post five steals and five blocks in consecutive games other than Michael Jordan:
“I wonder if he did it in wins?” – 1:50 AM
Victor Wembanyama, when informed he is the only player to post five steals and five blocks in consecutive games other than Michael Jordan:
“I wonder if he did it in wins?” – 1:50 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama on joining Michael Jordan w/ back-to-back 5-steal, 5-block games: “I wonder if he did it in wins, not losses. To me, it’s secondary. Hopefully… we can look back & think this is a good performance. As of today, I can’t be satisfied with a loss.” pic.twitter.com/ITAd0bupxr – 1:42 AM
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama on joining Michael Jordan w/ back-to-back 5-steal, 5-block games: “I wonder if he did it in wins, not losses. To me, it’s secondary. Hopefully… we can look back & think this is a good performance. As of today, I can’t be satisfied with a loss.” pic.twitter.com/ITAd0bupxr – 1:42 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama on caring more about winning than his stat lines pic.twitter.com/058PzpFWfQ – 1:35 AM
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama on caring more about winning than his stat lines pic.twitter.com/058PzpFWfQ – 1:35 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James’ postgame media availability: youtube.com/watch?v=iH5Dx3… – 1:33 AM
LeBron James’ postgame media availability: youtube.com/watch?v=iH5Dx3… – 1:33 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“He sought it out,” said Pop of Wemby tonight seeking contact, instead of fading away on jumpers.
Wemby finished with 10 made free throws vs LAL – 1:31 AM
“He sought it out,” said Pop of Wemby tonight seeking contact, instead of fading away on jumpers.
Wemby finished with 10 made free throws vs LAL – 1:31 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich on LeBron James weighing if he wants a farewell tour or not: “Whatever he wants. He deserves to do exactly what he wants to do because he’s been spectacular for so long and he’s done it with class.” – 1:26 AM
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich on LeBron James weighing if he wants a farewell tour or not: “Whatever he wants. He deserves to do exactly what he wants to do because he’s been spectacular for so long and he’s done it with class.” – 1:26 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Victor Wembanyama out-lengths Anthony Davis pic.twitter.com/F74DfS09vu – 1:16 AM
Victor Wembanyama out-lengths Anthony Davis pic.twitter.com/F74DfS09vu – 1:16 AM
RJ Marquez @KSATRJ
Another historic performance for Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama. He’s the youngest player in NBA history, 15th overall, to record a 5×5 (PTS-REB-AST-STL-BLK) game. His stats vs Lakers:
– 27 pts
– 10 reb
– 8 ast
– 5 stls
– 5 blks
He’s only 20. #GoSpursGo
pic.twitter.com/QrrwgKulch – 1:15 AM
Another historic performance for Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama. He’s the youngest player in NBA history, 15th overall, to record a 5×5 (PTS-REB-AST-STL-BLK) game. His stats vs Lakers:
– 27 pts
– 10 reb
– 8 ast
– 5 stls
– 5 blks
He’s only 20. #GoSpursGo
pic.twitter.com/QrrwgKulch – 1:15 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby finished with 27 points tonight.
He recorded his 8th game of the season with 3 made threes in one game.
He recorded his 4th game of the season with 10 or more made free throws. pic.twitter.com/PpSTStYqMK – 1:13 AM
Wemby finished with 27 points tonight.
He recorded his 8th game of the season with 3 made threes in one game.
He recorded his 4th game of the season with 10 or more made free throws. pic.twitter.com/PpSTStYqMK – 1:13 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
I asked Pop if he’d rather see LeBron do a Tim Duncan exit or a Kobe Bryant farewell tour when he retires… pic.twitter.com/VTj0GJVdPz – 1:12 AM
I asked Pop if he’d rather see LeBron do a Tim Duncan exit or a Kobe Bryant farewell tour when he retires… pic.twitter.com/VTj0GJVdPz – 1:12 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby’s 167 blocks in JUST 51 games played:
153 on layups/dunks/floaters/hooks inside
7 on 2PT mid-rangers (picked up 1 on LeBron tonight)
7 on 3PT shots – 1:09 AM
Wemby’s 167 blocks in JUST 51 games played:
153 on layups/dunks/floaters/hooks inside
7 on 2PT mid-rangers (picked up 1 on LeBron tonight)
7 on 3PT shots – 1:09 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Spurs’ coach Gregg Popovich was in the mood to glow about LeBron James even after a loss: “It was fun to watch him. His age, his conditioning, what he does, he’s a miracle. He’s something else.” – 1:09 AM
Spurs’ coach Gregg Popovich was in the mood to glow about LeBron James even after a loss: “It was fun to watch him. His age, his conditioning, what he does, he’s a miracle. He’s something else.” – 1:09 AM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Victor Wembanyama notched his first 5×5 tonight — becoming the second rookie ever to do so.
Wemby tonight:
27 points
10 rebounds
8 assists
5 steals
5 blocks – 1:06 AM
Victor Wembanyama notched his first 5×5 tonight — becoming the second rookie ever to do so.
Wemby tonight:
27 points
10 rebounds
8 assists
5 steals
5 blocks – 1:06 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby just did something that only MJ has done.
Back-to-back 5-STL, 5-BLK games. pic.twitter.com/EV9nRNIwEn – 1:05 AM
Wemby just did something that only MJ has done.
Back-to-back 5-STL, 5-BLK games. pic.twitter.com/EV9nRNIwEn – 1:05 AM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Victor Wembanyama in his last two games:
46 points
23 rebounds
12 assists
10 blocks
10 steals
He’s the first player in NBA history to average a 5×5 over a two-game span (since blocks became official in 1973-74). – 1:05 AM
Victor Wembanyama in his last two games:
46 points
23 rebounds
12 assists
10 blocks
10 steals
He’s the first player in NBA history to average a 5×5 over a two-game span (since blocks became official in 1973-74). – 1:05 AM
Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
“Before the game I told my teammates, ‘Wemby is gonna get a 5×5 tonight’” pic.twitter.com/ZmkM1YOgEc – 12:57 AM
“Before the game I told my teammates, ‘Wemby is gonna get a 5×5 tonight’” pic.twitter.com/ZmkM1YOgEc – 12:57 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Victor Wembanyama got his first 5×5 and the 15th in NBA history:
27 points
10 rebounds
8 assists
5 steals
5 blocks
At age 20 he’s the youngest ever to do it (Andrei Kirilenko was 22). He also did it in 31 minutes, the fewest minutes ever (34 by Marcus Camby). pic.twitter.com/UiP3lqBliw – 12:56 AM
Victor Wembanyama got his first 5×5 and the 15th in NBA history:
27 points
10 rebounds
8 assists
5 steals
5 blocks
At age 20 he’s the youngest ever to do it (Andrei Kirilenko was 22). He also did it in 31 minutes, the fewest minutes ever (34 by Marcus Camby). pic.twitter.com/UiP3lqBliw – 12:56 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Lakers beat the Spurs, 123-118. LeBron 30p on 13-of-22 9a 7r; AD 28p on 10-of-14 13r; D-Lo 22p 6a; Rui 17p 7r 2s; AR 10p 9a 5r 2b 5tos. Wemby: 27p 10r 8a 5s 5b. Next up: at PHX on Sunday. – 12:56 AM
Lakers beat the Spurs, 123-118. LeBron 30p on 13-of-22 9a 7r; AD 28p on 10-of-14 13r; D-Lo 22p 6a; Rui 17p 7r 2s; AR 10p 9a 5r 2b 5tos. Wemby: 27p 10r 8a 5s 5b. Next up: at PHX on Sunday. – 12:56 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs fall to the Lakers by 5.
Wemby finishes with a 5×5 of 27 pts, 10 reb, 8 ast, 5 stl, 5 blk in 31 mins.
The Spurs are now…
…11-46 overall (25 games left)
…6-25 on the road
…7-24 vs the West
…1-6 on the RRT
…on a 3-game losing streak pic.twitter.com/VOHsGI7XoG – 12:56 AM
The Spurs fall to the Lakers by 5.
Wemby finishes with a 5×5 of 27 pts, 10 reb, 8 ast, 5 stl, 5 blk in 31 mins.
The Spurs are now…
…11-46 overall (25 games left)
…6-25 on the road
…7-24 vs the West
…1-6 on the RRT
…on a 3-game losing streak pic.twitter.com/VOHsGI7XoG – 12:56 AM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Wemby missed a 5×5 by a single assist and then went out and got one the next night. First time anyone in the NBA has done it in 5 years.
27, 10, 8, 5 and 5, should’ve been a triple double too.
Rookie of the decade. – 12:56 AM
Wemby missed a 5×5 by a single assist and then went out and got one the next night. First time anyone in the NBA has done it in 5 years.
27, 10, 8, 5 and 5, should’ve been a triple double too.
Rookie of the decade. – 12:56 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron tonight:
30 PTS
7 REB
9 AST
102 points from the 40,000-point club. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 12:56 AM
LeBron tonight:
30 PTS
7 REB
9 AST
102 points from the 40,000-point club. statmuse.com/nba/player/leb… – 12:56 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The only players in the last 50 years with five steals and five blocks in two consecutive games:
— Michael Jordan, 1987
— Victor Wembanyama, 2024 – 12:55 AM
The only players in the last 50 years with five steals and five blocks in two consecutive games:
— Michael Jordan, 1987
— Victor Wembanyama, 2024 – 12:55 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Wemby in the loss:
27 PTS
10 REB
8 AST
5 STL
5 BLK
The NBA’s first 5×5 game since 2019. statmuse.com/nba/player/vic… – 12:55 AM
Wemby in the loss:
27 PTS
10 REB
8 AST
5 STL
5 BLK
The NBA’s first 5×5 game since 2019. statmuse.com/nba/player/vic… – 12:55 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Final: Lakers 123, Spurs 118
LA improves to 31-27. They’ve won 9 of their past 13. LeBron had 30 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. AD had 28 points and 13 rebounds in 29 minutes. DLo had 22 points and 6 assists on his 28th birthday. Wemby had a 5×5.
Up next: at PHX on Sun. – 12:54 AM
Final: Lakers 123, Spurs 118
LA improves to 31-27. They’ve won 9 of their past 13. LeBron had 30 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. AD had 28 points and 13 rebounds in 29 minutes. DLo had 22 points and 6 assists on his 28th birthday. Wemby had a 5×5.
Up next: at PHX on Sun. – 12:54 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Only two rookies have recorded a 5×5 game in NBA history:
Jamaal Tinsley (2001)
And now, Wemby. pic.twitter.com/9tobYv1uTF – 12:52 AM
Only two rookies have recorded a 5×5 game in NBA history:
Jamaal Tinsley (2001)
And now, Wemby. pic.twitter.com/9tobYv1uTF – 12:52 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Victor Wembanyama just posted his first 5×5 against the Lakers: 27 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals and 5 blocks in 31 minutes. – 12:51 AM
Victor Wembanyama just posted his first 5×5 against the Lakers: 27 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals and 5 blocks in 31 minutes. – 12:51 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Victor Wembanyama just missed a 5×5 game last night.
Tonight, he gets it.
Unreal. – 12:51 AM
Victor Wembanyama just missed a 5×5 game last night.
Tonight, he gets it.
Unreal. – 12:51 AM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Victor Wembanyama is the 15th player in NBA history to record a 5×5.
27 points
10 rebounds
8 assists
5 steals
5 blocks
One night after missing it by an assist, he gets his first career 5×5 against the Lakers. – 12:51 AM
Victor Wembanyama is the 15th player in NBA history to record a 5×5.
27 points
10 rebounds
8 assists
5 steals
5 blocks
One night after missing it by an assist, he gets his first career 5×5 against the Lakers. – 12:51 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Wembanyama finishes with a ridiculous stat line in what will wind up an LAL win: 27 points, 10 boards, 8 assists, 5 blocks (3 in the last 2 min.) and 5 steals. The rare 5×5.
Davis had 28 points and 13 rebounds in 29 minutes, getting to sit for the entire 4th Q with LAL up big. – 12:51 AM
Wembanyama finishes with a ridiculous stat line in what will wind up an LAL win: 27 points, 10 boards, 8 assists, 5 blocks (3 in the last 2 min.) and 5 steals. The rare 5×5.
Davis had 28 points and 13 rebounds in 29 minutes, getting to sit for the entire 4th Q with LAL up big. – 12:51 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The challenge results in Wemby picking up his 3rd block of the game.
For Wemby, that’s his 7th block of the season on a 2PT jump shot. – 12:46 AM
The challenge results in Wemby picking up his 3rd block of the game.
For Wemby, that’s his 7th block of the season on a 2PT jump shot. – 12:46 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
27 points for Wemby
He finishs the left hanging layup against Hayes off the dribble – 12:40 AM
27 points for Wemby
He finishs the left hanging layup against Hayes off the dribble – 12:40 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
MALAKI BRANHAM DUNKS ON LEBRON 🤯
(via @spurs)
pic.twitter.com/IpuLYJTgoU – 12:30 AM
MALAKI BRANHAM DUNKS ON LEBRON 🤯
(via @spurs)
pic.twitter.com/IpuLYJTgoU – 12:30 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron and AD are a combined 21 for 31 tonight, for 52 points.
LeBron’s latest bucket has LAL up 110-98 early in the 4th. – 12:29 AM
LeBron and AD are a combined 21 for 31 tonight, for 52 points.
LeBron’s latest bucket has LAL up 110-98 early in the 4th. – 12:29 AM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
MALAKI BRANHAM BOOMS ON LEBRON OH MY
pic.twitter.com/bgc5CiZQgH – 12:26 AM
MALAKI BRANHAM BOOMS ON LEBRON OH MY
pic.twitter.com/bgc5CiZQgH – 12:26 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
14 points for Malaki Branham off the bench
6 paint points
6 points from three
2 points from FT line
Branham with a 1-handed dunk over LeBron – 12:24 AM
14 points for Malaki Branham off the bench
6 paint points
6 points from three
2 points from FT line
Branham with a 1-handed dunk over LeBron – 12:24 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Lakers by 7 after leading by 15. Both teams score 31 in 3Q.
Wemby in 23 mins: 23 pts, 10 reb, 8 ast, 5 stl, 2 blk
Sochan/Collins 11 pts ech
Vassell 10 pts
Davis 28 pts
Russell 19 pts
LeBron 18 pts
Rui 17 pts
Reaves 10 pts
2s: Lakers +16
3s + FTs: Spurs +9 – 12:20 AM
3Q: Lakers by 7 after leading by 15. Both teams score 31 in 3Q.
Wemby in 23 mins: 23 pts, 10 reb, 8 ast, 5 stl, 2 blk
Sochan/Collins 11 pts ech
Vassell 10 pts
Davis 28 pts
Russell 19 pts
LeBron 18 pts
Rui 17 pts
Reaves 10 pts
2s: Lakers +16
3s + FTs: Spurs +9 – 12:20 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 97, Spurs 90
San Antonio closed the quarter on a 16-7 run. They got within as few as three points. AD has 28 points and 13 rebounds. LeBron has 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. DLo has 19 points and 5 assists. Rui Hachimura has 17 points. – 12:20 AM
Third quarter: Lakers 97, Spurs 90
San Antonio closed the quarter on a 16-7 run. They got within as few as three points. AD has 28 points and 13 rebounds. LeBron has 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. DLo has 19 points and 5 assists. Rui Hachimura has 17 points. – 12:20 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Up 15 after a Hachimura layup from LeBron, LAL quickly conceded a pair of Spurs triples to see the lead trimmed to 89-80 with 4:21 left in the 3rd Q. Still work to do in Los Angeles. – 12:09 AM
Up 15 after a Hachimura layup from LeBron, LAL quickly conceded a pair of Spurs triples to see the lead trimmed to 89-80 with 4:21 left in the 3rd Q. Still work to do in Los Angeles. – 12:09 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby has a 4×5 night.
23 pts, 9 reb, 8 ast, 5 stl, 2 blk in 23 mins – 12:08 AM
Wemby has a 4×5 night.
23 pts, 9 reb, 8 ast, 5 stl, 2 blk in 23 mins – 12:08 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby drilled his 3rd three of the game with that side step three vs Davis
He’s got 23 pts now – 12:02 AM
Wemby drilled his 3rd three of the game with that side step three vs Davis
He’s got 23 pts now – 12:02 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby picked up his 2nd block of the game.
He’s 3 blocks and 1 steal shy of a 5×5
20 pts, 9 reb, 6 ast, 4 stl, 2 blk in 18 mins – 12:00 AM
Wemby picked up his 2nd block of the game.
He’s 3 blocks and 1 steal shy of a 5×5
20 pts, 9 reb, 6 ast, 4 stl, 2 blk in 18 mins – 12:00 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
5 assists for Wemby after he finds Sochan with the bounce pass for a dunk – 11:56 PM
5 assists for Wemby after he finds Sochan with the bounce pass for a dunk – 11:56 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Victor Wembanyama at halftime vs. the Lakers
20 PTS
8 REB
4 AST
4 STL
Los Angeles leads 66-59. pic.twitter.com/tZPlSZcVe7 – 11:42 PM
Victor Wembanyama at halftime vs. the Lakers
20 PTS8 REB4 AST4 STLLos Angeles leads 66-59. pic.twitter.com/tZPlSZcVe7 – 11:42 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 66, Spurs 59
AD has 20 points and 8 rebounds. LeBron has 10 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists. DLo has 13 points. Rui has 12. The Spurs are +4 in Wemby’s 15 minutes and -11 in the 9 minutes he sat. He has 20 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 1 block. – 11:41 PM
Halftime: Lakers 66, Spurs 59
AD has 20 points and 8 rebounds. LeBron has 10 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists. DLo has 13 points. Rui has 12. The Spurs are +4 in Wemby’s 15 minutes and -11 in the 9 minutes he sat. He has 20 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 1 block. – 11:41 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Wemby barely jumped while dunking that lob from Sochan. The stuff he can do is just stupid. AK – 11:41 PM
Wemby barely jumped while dunking that lob from Sochan. The stuff he can do is just stupid. AK – 11:41 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Lakers by 7 after leading by 14. LAL wins 2Q by 3.
Wemby in 15 mins: 20 pts 8 reb, 4 stl, 4 ast, 1 blk
Davis 20 pts
Russell 13 pts
Rui 12 pts
LeBron 10 pts
2s: Lakers +10
FTs: Spurs +3 – 11:40 PM
Half: Lakers by 7 after leading by 14. LAL wins 2Q by 3.
Wemby in 15 mins: 20 pts 8 reb, 4 stl, 4 ast, 1 blk
Davis 20 pts
Russell 13 pts
Rui 12 pts
LeBron 10 pts
2s: Lakers +10
FTs: Spurs +3 – 11:40 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LAL lead 66-59 at the half.
Wembanyama had an explosive offensive start, with 13 points in 4 minutes, while his fellow No. 1 overall pick, Anthony Davis, ended up catching him with 20 points thus far.
They each had 8 boards, while Wemby had 4 steals to AD’s 1. – 11:39 PM
LAL lead 66-59 at the half.
Wembanyama had an explosive offensive start, with 13 points in 4 minutes, while his fellow No. 1 overall pick, Anthony Davis, ended up catching him with 20 points thus far.
They each had 8 boards, while Wemby had 4 steals to AD’s 1. – 11:39 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
20 point first half for Wemby after he dunks the alley-oop pass from Sochan on the break – 11:38 PM
20 point first half for Wemby after he dunks the alley-oop pass from Sochan on the break – 11:38 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
As Wemby heads to the bench, he’s up to 18 pts, 7 reb, 4 stl, 3 ast, 1 blk in JUST 11 mins – 11:22 PM
As Wemby heads to the bench, he’s up to 18 pts, 7 reb, 4 stl, 3 ast, 1 blk in JUST 11 mins – 11:22 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
A better stretch of play from LAL pushed the lead back to 47-35 after a pair of triples from D’Angelo Russell – both off LeBron assists – sandwiching a Rui Hachimura layup around Wemby capped an 8-0 run. – 11:22 PM
A better stretch of play from LAL pushed the lead back to 47-35 after a pair of triples from D’Angelo Russell – both off LeBron assists – sandwiching a Rui Hachimura layup around Wemby capped an 8-0 run. – 11:22 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs fall behind by 12 and Wemby’s about to go to the bench for another break.
Lakers on 8-0 run – 11:22 PM
The Spurs fall behind by 12 and Wemby’s about to go to the bench for another break.
Lakers on 8-0 run – 11:22 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3 assists for Wemby after Wesley drills the jumper off his pass – 11:16 PM
3 assists for Wemby after Wesley drills the jumper off his pass – 11:16 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Lakers by 4 after leading by 13. The Lakers didn’t score again once Wemby checked back into the game.
Wemby in 7 mins: 16 pts, 7 reb, 3 stl, 2 blk, 1 ast
Davis: 13 pts
LeBron 6 pts
2s: Lakers +8
3s: Spurs +3
FTs: Spurs +1 – 11:12 PM
1Q: Lakers by 4 after leading by 13. The Lakers didn’t score again once Wemby checked back into the game.
Wemby in 7 mins: 16 pts, 7 reb, 3 stl, 2 blk, 1 ast
Davis: 13 pts
LeBron 6 pts
2s: Lakers +8
3s: Spurs +3
FTs: Spurs +1 – 11:12 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Wemby was +12 in a 1st Q LAL take 30-26.
Davis had 13 points and 3 boards opposite Wemby’s 16 and 7. – 11:10 PM
Wemby was +12 in a 1st Q LAL take 30-26.
Davis had 13 points and 3 boards opposite Wemby’s 16 and 7. – 11:10 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Lakers lead the Spurs 30-26 after 1Q. Spurs are plus-12 in Victor Wembanyama’s seven minutes. – 11:10 PM
Lakers lead the Spurs 30-26 after 1Q. Spurs are plus-12 in Victor Wembanyama’s seven minutes. – 11:10 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
16 point 1Q for Wemby in 7 mins. Oh, he’s also got 7 reb, 3 stl, 2 blk, 1 ast – 11:09 PM
16 point 1Q for Wemby in 7 mins. Oh, he’s also got 7 reb, 3 stl, 2 blk, 1 ast – 11:09 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Lead down to 4. Pop’s gonna need to get Wemby out of the game again. BK – 11:08 PM
Lead down to 4. Pop’s gonna need to get Wemby out of the game again. BK – 11:08 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Spurs quiet tanking by playing Wemby in five min spurts, letting him dominate and then sitting him 10 min straight to watch Zach Collins lineups destroy them from within – 11:05 PM
Spurs quiet tanking by playing Wemby in five min spurts, letting him dominate and then sitting him 10 min straight to watch Zach Collins lineups destroy them from within – 11:05 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby’s first 5 mins of the game before getting his first rest break: 13 pts, 3 reb, 2 stl, 1 blk – 10:59 PM
Wemby’s first 5 mins of the game before getting his first rest break: 13 pts, 3 reb, 2 stl, 1 blk – 10:59 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
For some reason, the Spurs took Wembanyama out after just 4 minutes (he had 13 points and SAS up 15-12.
LAL went on a 10-0 run with Wemby on the bench, and lead 19-15 at the 4:51 mark into the second time out. – 10:59 PM
For some reason, the Spurs took Wembanyama out after just 4 minutes (he had 13 points and SAS up 15-12.
LAL went on a 10-0 run with Wemby on the bench, and lead 19-15 at the 4:51 mark into the second time out. – 10:59 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
I’m at Spurs-Lakers losing my shit watching Victor Wembanyama go wild – 10:54 PM
I’m at Spurs-Lakers losing my shit watching Victor Wembanyama go wild – 10:54 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Scoring to begin the game:
Wemby: 13 points
Lakers as a team: 12 points
Spurs by 3 with Champagnie adding the other 2 for SA – 10:53 PM
Scoring to begin the game:
Wemby: 13 points
Lakers as a team: 12 points
Spurs by 3 with Champagnie adding the other 2 for SA – 10:53 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Clearly relishing his first minutes against the Lakers in this building, Victor Wembanyama was everywhere in the first 5 minutes, scoring 13 points on 3 of 4 FG’s (2 triples) plus 5 of 5 FT’s, to go with 3 boards, 2 steals and 1 block.
SAS lead 15-12 into the first time out. – 10:52 PM
Clearly relishing his first minutes against the Lakers in this building, Victor Wembanyama was everywhere in the first 5 minutes, scoring 13 points on 3 of 4 FG’s (2 triples) plus 5 of 5 FT’s, to go with 3 boards, 2 steals and 1 block.
SAS lead 15-12 into the first time out. – 10:52 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
In Victor Wembanyama’s first game at Crypto .com Arena, he had 11 points in a blowout loss to the Clippers.
In his second visit tonight against the Lakers, he had 11 points before the 9:00 mark of the first quarter. – 10:49 PM
In Victor Wembanyama’s first game at Crypto .com Arena, he had 11 points in a blowout loss to the Clippers.
In his second visit tonight against the Lakers, he had 11 points before the 9:00 mark of the first quarter. – 10:49 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
11 point first quarter for Wemby.
5 points from the FT line
2 made arc 3s – 10:49 PM
11 point first quarter for Wemby.
5 points from the FT line
2 made arc 3s – 10:49 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Victor Wembanyama has scored 11 of the Spurs’ first 13 points. They lead LA 13-9. – 10:49 PM
Victor Wembanyama has scored 11 of the Spurs’ first 13 points. They lead LA 13-9. – 10:49 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
The Lakers begin with the game with Wembenyama blocking Reaves at the rim, then AD picking up his first foul 38 seconds in, hitting Wemby while he takes a three. Not optimal. AK – 10:46 PM
The Lakers begin with the game with Wembenyama blocking Reaves at the rim, then AD picking up his first foul 38 seconds in, hitting Wemby while he takes a three. Not optimal. AK – 10:46 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby picks up his first blocks seconds into the game, with a pin off the glass vs a Reaves layup. – 10:44 PM
Wemby picks up his first blocks seconds into the game, with a pin off the glass vs a Reaves layup. – 10:44 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for Spurs @ Lakers:
Jones vs Russell
Vassell vs Reaves
Champagnie vs Rui
Sochan vs LeBron
Wemby vs AD
The Lakers are favored by 11 points. – 10:27 PM
Starters for Spurs @ Lakers:
Jones vs Russell
Vassell vs Reaves
Champagnie vs Rui
Sochan vs LeBron
Wemby vs AD
The Lakers are favored by 11 points. – 10:27 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters vs. San Antonio:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Record as starters: 5-0 – 10:01 PM
Lakers’ starters vs. San Antonio:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
Rui Hachimura
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Record as starters: 5-0 – 10:01 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Lakers say Anthony Davis (bilateral Achilles tendinopathy and left hip spasm) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to available to play in tonight’s game against San Antonio.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 9:54 PM
The Lakers say Anthony Davis (bilateral Achilles tendinopathy and left hip spasm) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to available to play in tonight’s game against San Antonio.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 9:54 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both available vs. the Spurs, per the Lakers.
Cam Reddish is out. – 9:53 PM
LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both available vs. the Spurs, per the Lakers.
Cam Reddish is out. – 9:53 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis (bilateral Achilles tendinopathy & left hip spasm) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. San Antonio.
Cam Reddish (right ankle sprain) has been downgraded to OUT. – 9:52 PM
Anthony Davis (bilateral Achilles tendinopathy & left hip spasm) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. San Antonio.
Cam Reddish (right ankle sprain) has been downgraded to OUT. – 9:52 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich on coaching Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/iYsbmbHF3O – 9:36 PM
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich on coaching Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/iYsbmbHF3O – 9:36 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Pop says he met with Wemby after breakfast this morning in LA to review film of last night’s game in Sacramento.
After a while, Pop says, “I was done, but he wasn’t. He wanted more.” – 9:16 PM
Pop says he met with Wemby after breakfast this morning in LA to review film of last night’s game in Sacramento.
After a while, Pop says, “I was done, but he wasn’t. He wanted more.” – 9:16 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Popovich said there are no limitations for Wenbanyama tonight against LAL on this 2nd night of a B2B. He’ll start and play regular minutes (played 31 last night). The No. 1 pick could see fellow No. 1 picks LeBron and AD together for the first time (each missed one in December). – 9:11 PM
Popovich said there are no limitations for Wenbanyama tonight against LAL on this 2nd night of a B2B. He’ll start and play regular minutes (played 31 last night). The No. 1 pick could see fellow No. 1 picks LeBron and AD together for the first time (each missed one in December). – 9:11 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Darvin Ham says Wemby makes winning plays, even if the Spurs aren’t winning.
“He has the makings of a super duper star,” Ham says. – 8:52 PM
Darvin Ham says Wemby makes winning plays, even if the Spurs aren’t winning.
“He has the makings of a super duper star,” Ham says. – 8:52 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers coach Darvin Ham reiterated “in all likelihood” that LeBron James will play tonight vs the Spurs. But he will complete his pre-game warmup first – 8:51 PM
Lakers coach Darvin Ham reiterated “in all likelihood” that LeBron James will play tonight vs the Spurs. But he will complete his pre-game warmup first – 8:51 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham says “in all likelihood” LeBron James will play tonight but he’s still going through his pregame process. – 8:50 PM
Darvin Ham says “in all likelihood” LeBron James will play tonight but he’s still going through his pregame process. – 8:50 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
I’m taking Bam Adebayo, Nikola Jokic & Victor Wembanyama to each record over 10.5 boards for my Big Man Parlay tonight! 👀👀👀
Who is riding with me on @ESPNBet pic.twitter.com/JAB77tjwNq – 4:27 PM
I’m taking Bam Adebayo, Nikola Jokic & Victor Wembanyama to each record over 10.5 boards for my Big Man Parlay tonight! 👀👀👀
Who is riding with me on @ESPNBet pic.twitter.com/JAB77tjwNq – 4:27 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
LeBron is PROBABLE to play tonight against the Spurs while Anthony Davis is QUESTIONABLE and Cam Reddish is DOUBTFUL pic.twitter.com/TCdAlGYQgj – 3:47 PM
LeBron is PROBABLE to play tonight against the Spurs while Anthony Davis is QUESTIONABLE and Cam Reddish is DOUBTFUL pic.twitter.com/TCdAlGYQgj – 3:47 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ injury report vs. San Antonio tonight:
LeBron James is listed as probable. Anthony Davis has been downgraded to questionable. Cam Reddish is doubtful. pic.twitter.com/PZWRerRVjR – 3:47 PM
Lakers’ injury report vs. San Antonio tonight:
LeBron James is listed as probable. Anthony Davis has been downgraded to questionable. Cam Reddish is doubtful. pic.twitter.com/PZWRerRVjR – 3:47 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
On a flight west this week, Gregg Popovich showed Victor Wembanyama fundamentally sound film of some NBA greats: Michael. Kobe. Tim. Hakeem. McHale.
A pregame deep dive on how Pop and the Spurs are working to build an even better Wemby:
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 3:47 PM
On a flight west this week, Gregg Popovich showed Victor Wembanyama fundamentally sound film of some NBA greats: Michael. Kobe. Tim. Hakeem. McHale.
A pregame deep dive on how Pop and the Spurs are working to build an even better Wemby:
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 3:47 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James has been upgraded to probable for tonight, per the Lakers pic.twitter.com/AWqbzbZUlK – 3:45 PM
LeBron James has been upgraded to probable for tonight, per the Lakers pic.twitter.com/AWqbzbZUlK – 3:45 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Luka is the most dangerous player in the Western Conference. … He is LeBron James minus the athleticism.” 👀
@kendrickperkins on why the Mavs can compete in the West. pic.twitter.com/PEkgkuRyWR – 3:44 PM
“Luka is the most dangerous player in the Western Conference. … He is LeBron James minus the athleticism.” 👀
@kendrickperkins on why the Mavs can compete in the West. pic.twitter.com/PEkgkuRyWR – 3:44 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Bradley Beal diary: ‘There are so many bright ideas, so much exploration in this world.’ #Phoenix #Suns guard talks about his love of art at the @MoADsf, returning to Washington, guarding LeBron, the trade deadline and more in his latest @andscape diary. bit.ly/3OWOFjI pic.twitter.com/qIKtNeTTRe – 3:31 PM
Bradley Beal diary: ‘There are so many bright ideas, so much exploration in this world.’ #Phoenix #Suns guard talks about his love of art at the @MoADsf, returning to Washington, guarding LeBron, the trade deadline and more in his latest @andscape diary. bit.ly/3OWOFjI pic.twitter.com/qIKtNeTTRe – 3:31 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Bradley Beal diary: ‘There are so many bright ideas, so much exploration in this world.’ Phoenix #Suns guard talks about his love of art at the @MoADsf, returning to Washington, guarding LeBron, the trade deadline and more in his latest @andscape diary. bit.ly/3OWOFjI – 2:32 PM
Bradley Beal diary: ‘There are so many bright ideas, so much exploration in this world.’ Phoenix #Suns guard talks about his love of art at the @MoADsf, returning to Washington, guarding LeBron, the trade deadline and more in his latest @andscape diary. bit.ly/3OWOFjI – 2:32 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Rookie of the Year rankings: Who can push Victor Wembanyama or Chet Holmgren for the No. 1 spot?
cbssports.com/nba/news/rooki… – 11:34 AM
Rookie of the Year rankings: Who can push Victor Wembanyama or Chet Holmgren for the No. 1 spot?
cbssports.com/nba/news/rooki… – 11:34 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Victor Wembanyama last night:
19 PTS
13 REB
4 AST
5 STL
5 BLK
He’s the only rookie over the last 40 seasons to record at least 10r/5s/5b in a game. Only three other active players have produced such a game.
Read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/IGNU8WhJuW – 9:39 AM
Victor Wembanyama last night:
19 PTS 13 REB 4 AST 5 STL 5 BLKHe’s the only rookie over the last 40 seasons to record at least 10r/5s/5b in a game. Only three other active players have produced such a game.
Read, share, and subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/IGNU8WhJuW – 9:39 AM
More on this storyline
Dave McMenamin: LeBron James says Victor Wembanyama “has no ceiling” and also rattled off some of the most impressive rookies he’s seen in his career: Zion Williamson, Anthony Davis, Blake Griffin, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and Tyreke Evans among them -via Twitter @mcten / February 24, 2024
Khobi Price: LeBron James is listed as probable for tonight vs. the Spurs. Anthony Davis is questionable while Cam Reddish is doubtful: pic.twitter.com/y5YoP3GS7z -via Twitter @khobi_price / February 23, 2024
Bradley Beal: That part of playing against him makes young guys really gravitate toward him and really understand how cool he is, how cool of a teammate he is and how he’s at the level he’s at because of his competitive spirit. For him to know [players] one through 15, know your plays, know your system, it’s not easy to do. On top of going out and dominating the game — physicalitywise, IQwise — he’s very untouchable in a lot of ways. It’s always an honor for me. I always take pride in that competition because he goes hard, he competes at a high level and it makes the game fun. It makes the game that much better. But I’m a fan, and his success and his story’s unlike anybody else’s ever to play the game. -via Andscape / February 23, 2024
Victor Wembanyama took questions at the podium sitting in front of a San Antonio Spurs banner and was told about the statistical feat he had just pulled off Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers Wembanyama joined Jamaal Tinsley (2001) as the only NBA rookies to have a 5×5 game — posting at least 5 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals and 5 blocks in a game — and also became just the second player to have 5 blocks and 5 steals in consecutive games, joining Michael Jordan. Wembanyama paused to consider Jordan’s feat and then asked, “I wonder if he did it in wins.” -via ESPN / February 24, 2024
Ben Golliver: Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama finishes with 27 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals & 5 blocks in loss to Lakers. – That’s NBA’s first 5×5 game since Jusuf Nurkic in 2019. – The last player with 27/10/8/5/5 or better was Hakeem Olajuwon in 1990 (29P/18R/9A/5S/11B). -via Twitter @BenGolliver / February 24, 2024