Week 1 of the NBA just started… and we already might’ve seen the most dominant week 1’s of ALL TIME.
Victor Wembanyama didn’t just win Western Conference Player of the Week — he shattered the concept of “Week 1.” Averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 6 blocks, and 2 assists per game while leading the Spurs to a perfect 3-0 record, Wemby just showed the entire league that his time isn’t coming — it’s now.
At only 21 years old, in just his third NBA season, Wembanyama has done something no one in history ever has: 100+ points, 40+ rebounds, and 15+ blocks through the first three games of a season. Nobody. Not Kareem. Not Hakeem. Not Duncan. Nobody.
This wasn’t just dominance — it was history unfolding in real time.
🧠 The Context: The “It’s Time” Moment
Last season, we saw flashes. The highlight blocks, the smooth fadeaways, the “oh my god” dunks. But it always came with a “he’s still learning” or “he’s still developing.”
Well… the learning part is over.
In one week, Wembanyama evolved from a potential franchise savior to a proven one. The numbers didn’t lie, but the way he did it told the real story — with confidence, calmness, and control that looked more Tim Duncan than rookie hype.
He wasn’t chasing moments. He was the moment.
💪 The Numbers That Tell a Story
- 33.3 PPG — effortless scoring. Inside, outside, transition, it didn’t matter.
- 13.3 RPG — controlling the boards like a veteran center.
- 6.0 BPG — anchoring the defense like a prime Mutombo with a jumper.
- 3-0 Team Record — that’s the most important stat. Winning is what matters.
And if you think those are “just numbers,” look closer: 56% shooting from the field. 71% from the line. Only 2 turnovers per game. For someone that tall, that young, and that active on both ends — that’s insane efficiency.
🩻 The Comeback Nobody Talks About
Not long ago, Wembanyama had a scary shoulder blood clot issue that ended his season early. Most players would come back slowly. Not Wemby. He returned like it never happened — stronger, faster, and hungrier.
That’s what makes this so impressive. It’s not just a hot start. It’s a response. A comeback. A statement that he’s built different — physically and mentally.
🔒 The Dual Threat We’ve Never Seen Before
Big men in the past either scored or blocked shots. Not both at this level.
Shaq was dominant, but he didn’t block six a game.
Hakeem defended everything, but he didn’t space the floor like Wemby.
And Giannis dominates now — but even he doesn’t protect the rim like Victor.
What we’re watching is a player who can guard all five positions and drop 35 on the other end without breaking a sweat. He’s literally a seven-foot-four cheat code, in Week 1.
When you combine that with the IQ he’s already showing — rotating, reading doubles, hitting cutters — it’s terrifying.
🧩 The Spurs’ New Identity
This isn’t the rebuilding Spurs anymore. This is the Wemby Spurs.
For years, San Antonio’s been patient — quietly developing, stacking picks, building culture. Now, the switch has flipped. You can feel it. The confidence, the swagger, the joy.
Wembanyama’s leadership is contagious. He doesn’t yell, he inspires. He doesn’t chase highlights, he creates them naturally. That’s the Duncan DNA mixed with the modern edge.
If this team keeps winning behind him, don’t be shocked if they turn from “fun young squad” to legit playoff contender way faster than expected, in JUST 1 Week.
⚔️ Giannis in the East – The Old King Still Rules
While Wemby ran through the West, Giannis Antetokounmpo reminded everyone that he’s still the standard. He dropped 36 points, 16 rebounds, 7 assists a night with a 2-1 record — and moved up to 4th all-time in Player of the Week 1 awards.
Only LeBron, Kobe, and Durant are ahead of him. That’s greatness stacked on greatness.
So yeah — the old king still rules the East.
But the new one? He’s rising fast in the West.
⚙️ The History Behind the Numbers
Wembanyama’s 100+ / 40+ / 15+ start doesn’t just sound crazy — it’s never been done. Not even close.
Most players use the first week to “get back into rhythm.” Wemby used it to rewrite what a “start” even means.
He’s the first player in Spurs history to drop 40 points in an opening week game, and he did it while blocking six shots. Six. That’s not just dominance — that’s basketball evolution.
🧠 The Psychology Behind Greatness
When someone that young does something that dominant, it changes everything.
For teammates: It’s belief. Now they know what they’re part of — something special.
For opponents: It’s fear. You’re game-planning for someone who can erase your shots and hit stepback threes.
For fans: It’s excitement. The league hasn’t felt this kind of new energy since Luka, Ja, and Zion first broke out.
And for Wemby? It’s realization. He’s realizing he belongs. That’s the scariest part, only in Week 1, imagine Week 10!
⚠️ The Real Challenge Ahead
Of course, this is still just Week 1. Three games. Consistency is key. The league adjusts. The grind hits.
But the way Wemby looked — calm, efficient, unbothered — feels like the kind of dominance that lasts.
If the Spurs keep winning and he stays healthy, we might be looking at not just an All-Star season, but an MVP campaign.
🔮 The Bigger Picture
This week wasn’t about stats. It was about arrival.
The league always has “next up” guys — but rarely does “next” turn into “now” this fast.
Wembanyama didn’t just make history; he made it look easy.
He’s a highlight machine with a 7’4” frame, but what’s even scarier is how natural it looks. Like he’s just being himself.
Basketball’s future? It’s already here.
✍️ Final Thoughts
Victor Wembanyama’s first Player of the Week of 2025 wasn’t just an award — it was a warning shot.
The Spurs are 3-0. The fans are believing again. And Wembanyama? He’s walking the same early path legends like Duncan, Shaq, and Kareem once did, all in only Week 1.
If he keeps this up, we won’t just be talking about Player of the Week 1.
We’ll be talking about Player of the Year.
And maybe — the next dynasty.
