Spurs-Suns: 5 takeaways from Victor Wembanyama's dynamic performance
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Spurs-Suns: 5 takeaways from Victor Wembanyama's dynamic performance
Victor Wembanyama, the 19-year-old French rookie sensation, put on a dynamic display in the San Antonio Spurs' 132-121 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Wembanyama finished with 38 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks, leading the Spurs to their second straight win. Here are five takeaways from Wembanyama's performance: 1. He is a versatile scorer. Wembanyama can score in a variety of ways, including from inside the paint, from the mid-range, and from three-point range. He also has a knack for finding open teammates and creating scoring opportunities for others. 2. He is a dominant rebounder. Wembanyama is an elite rebounder at both ends of the court. He is averaging 10.8 rebounds per game, which is the most among all rookies. 3. He is a disruptive defender. Wembanyama's size and length make him a nightmare for opposing offenses to deal with. He is averaging 2.1 blocks per game, which is second among all rookies. 4. He has a lot of potential. Wembanyama is still in …
