San Antonio Spurs" rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama has disclosed that he"s been approached by various players, including prospects, expressing interest in teaming up with him in the future.
“Yeah, I"ve received some messages, even from prospects," Wembanyama revealed when questioned about potential collaborations.
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“But I choose to stay in my role. But it"s — yeah, it"s a whole new world for me. It"s a whole new world that I"m eager to discover. But for sure — one day or the other, I have to be involved in this, I guess."
Wembanyama, who was the top overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, has swiftly made his mark in the league. Throughout the 2023-24 season, he showcased his dominance, averaging 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.2 steals, and a league-leading 3.6 blocks per game with a shooting accuracy of 46.5 percent from the field.
Statistically, Wembanyama emerged as one of the most effective rookie rim protectors in NBA history. His average of 3.6 blocks per game ranks third among all first-year players, trailing only David Robinson (3.9) and Manute Bol (5.0).
In April alone, Wembanyama displayed extraordinary prowess with an average of 5.6 blocks per game across five matchups. He tallied at least seven blocks on three separate occasions and notched nine blocks in a single game against the Denver Nuggets on April 2.
His offensive prowess was equally impressive, particularly towards the end of the regular season, where he averaged 25.0 points and 6.8 assists per game in April.
In his final rookie season game against the Nuggets on April 12, Wembanyama delivered a stellar performance, amassing 34 points and guiding the Spurs to a narrow one-point victory over the defending champions.
Despite Wembanyama"s remarkable individual achievements, the Spurs endured a challenging season, finishing with just 22 wins out of 82 regular-season games, securing the 14th spot in the Western Conference standings.
Their 22-60 record tied as one of the team"s worst performances in decades, with only the Portland Trail Blazers finishing with fewer wins in the conference.
While San Antonio faces rebuilding efforts, Wembanyama"s historic rookie season could serve as a beacon to attract other elite players to join the Spurs, aiming to rejuvenate the franchise"s pursuit of success on the court.
