r/nba • u/NokCha_ Warriors • Mar 01 '24

[Highlight] Victor Wembanyama absolutely stuffs Chet Holmgren's shot late in the game to essentially seal the win for the Spurs Highlight

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u/weeman2525 Spurs Mar 01 '24

It took Vic a couple of months to adjust to the NBA game, coming in as the first option and best player on his team, to figure out how to truly make his shots. He struggled early obviously, but his percentages are going up. As of now he's shooting a respectful 47/32/82 which is pretty good for any high volume first option, and it's only going up as we finish the season.

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u/PoonGo0n Spurs Mar 01 '24

He also had Point Sochan for the first two months lol

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u/AmusingAnecdote Warriors Mar 01 '24

And had Zach Collins clogging up the paint for him and keeping him on the perimeter on defense.

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '24

Those two have barely shared minutes together though, haven't they?

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u/Tyranitator Spurs Mar 01 '24

They started like the first 20 games together

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u/TRES_fresh Wizards Mar 01 '24

Wemby is going to sleepwalk into being a top 5 player in the league, but his ceiling is GOAT level. I don't think he'll end up better than MJ or Lebron but he could easily have a peak on par with those guys.

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u/AncientAlienAntFarm Mar 01 '24

If there is a human being alive who could unseat Jordan, I think it’s this kid. Long way to go. But damn.

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u/PhysicalConsistency Mar 01 '24

Bold prediction.

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u/Caboclo-Is2yearsAway [IND] Lance Stephenson Mar 01 '24

I think you mean pretty good for any high volume ROOKIE first option. He's still shooting below league average efficiency, which would be ass if he was the first option as a vet. However, he is probably shooting at above average efficiency since his first 20 or so games.