The future isn’t coming — it’s already here in San Antonio, and his name is Victor Wembanyama.
Victor Wembanyama didn’t just show up for opening night — he took over the entire show.
In just 29 minutes, Wemby dropped 40 points, 15 rebounds, 3 blocks, and a steal on 71% shooting, reminding everyone why he’s the most unguardable player in basketball right now.
This was supposed to be Cooper Flagg’s night. The highly anticipated rookie debut for Dallas turned into a Wemby masterclass. Every time Flagg touched the ball, it felt like a test — and Wembanyama graded him in real time.
The Spurs didn’t just beat the Mavericks — they dismantled them, 125–92. The game was over before the fourth even started.
And the scary part? San Antonio’s roster is loaded. Between Wemby, Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan, Stephon Castle, and a bench stacked with length and energy, the Spurs look more like a sleeping powerhouse than a rebuilding project.
Wembanyama’s confidence was through the roof — hitting turnaround jumpers, skyhook finishes, and transition dunks like a 7’4” guard. His chemistry with Castle is growing fast, and the defense looked synchronized for a young team.
Popovich called it “a glimpse of what’s coming.”
The league might call it a warning.
If Wemby’s already doing this in Year 2… how much longer before the Spurs are a playoff threat — or even more?
