It was a good time at the American Airlines Center, as the San Antonio Spurs steamrolled the Dallas Mavericks 125-92. Remarkably, the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama broke a franchise record for most points in a season opener.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama took the world by storm during his season debut on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. In the 125-92 victory, the French native recorded 40 points on 15-for-21 shooting, 15 rebounds, one assist, one steal and three blocks in 30 minutes.
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
There’s no other story. No clever side door to sneak through. We can’t frame this as the top two draft picks squaring off in their NBA debuts. We’re not here to talk about the Spurs starting a season without Gregg Popovich patrolling the sidelines for the first time in decades.
Almost every night that he plays, the primary focus will be on San Antonio Spurs extraterrestrial center Victor Wembanyama. The first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Wembanyama entered the league with more fanfare than any prospect since LeBron James.
While Wembanyama's basketball talents are nearly unlimited, many observes felt the phenom failed to utilize his most dominant traits last season. Early indications suggest that may change in 2025-26.
The future of the NBA will be on display when the visiting San Antonio Spurs face the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday in the season opener for both teams.
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