Oct 6, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama (1) drives to the basket during the first half against the Guangzhou Loong Lions at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

'He Told People I Need Some More Help' – Former San Antonio Spurs Forward Drops Growing Rumor Involving Victor Wembanyama

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Jordan Samar | Last updated Oct 18, 2025 7:02 AM ET

The San Antonio Spurs have been aggressive in reshaping their roster around Victor Wembanyama in the past few years, as they plan to return to the postseason sooner rather than later.

According to NBA champion Richard Jefferson, this is not a coincidence, as there have been rumors that Wembanyama reportedly urged the franchise early in his rookie NBA season to surround him with more talent.

“There are rumors in the basketball universe that very early on, Wemby told the people in San Antonio, I need some more help. It wasn’t like a rookie, he’s playing, we’ll see who we draft. He’s like I need better basketball players around me. Now, mind you, he is the type of player that you move quickly on right like, Zion Williamson, and they put a team around him,” Jefferson said on the Road Trippin’ podcast.

Oct 13, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward/guard Keldon Johnson (3) and forward/center Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrate a made basket in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images. NBA Fans

“When you’re 19 and you walk in there and you’re like go get me some help, they’re like, ‘Hold on, big fella, we got you. Hey De’Aaron, Chris Paul, they brought in help.’ He’s got a good roster around him, so I’m not questioning his level of competitiveness,” he continued.

San Antonio Spurs News: Key starter to miss opening night due to injury

The San Antonio Spurs will likely be without Jeremy Sochan at the start of the 2025-26 NBA campaign, as the 22-year-old forward injured his wrist during a scrimmage in last Thursday’s practice.

Feb 7, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) handles the ball defended by San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Sochan only managed to play 54 regular season games in 2024-25 due to injuries. He was the San Antonio Spurs’ second-best rebounder behind Victor Wembanyama, as he averaged 11.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists on 53.5 percent shooting from the field.

In other news, De’Aaron Fox is questionable to play on opening night, as the San Antonio Spurs guard sustained a hamstring injury over the offseason.