Victor Wembanyama Breaks Silence: The Hidden Truth Behind His Slump That No One Saw Coming

So, here we are—San Antonio Spurs, sitting pretty early in the season, then suddenly gritting their teeth through a razor-thin 118-116 loss to the Lakers. It’s that kind of nail-biter that forces you to ask: When the brightest star—Victor Wembanyama—starts hitting a few speed bumps, does the whole team’s shine dim a bit? The Spurs kicked off their campaign with some electric vibes, yet lately, the offense feels like it’s caught in a curious slowdown, like trying to sprint in quicksand. But hey, Wembanyama isn’t losing any sleep over it; instead, he’s calmly dissecting the game’s shifting tempo and the looming defensive walls teams keep throwing up against him. Could this be a mere hiccup in an otherwise dazzling season? Or are we witnessing the moment when every great journey meets its first true test? Either way, one thing’s clear—the Spurs’ tale this season is far from over, and the MVP race just got a lot more intriguing.

San Antonio Spurs v Phoenix Suns — (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

The San Antonio Spurs suffered their second loss of the season on Wednesday night with a tight and tough 118-116 defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Spurs started the season in an electric, historic way, but they have had a few offensive issues lately.

Following Wednesday’s game, Victor Wembanyama spoke with the press and said he and his team aren’t too worried about their recent offensive struggles.

“There’s no worry, really. It’s just trying to figure out what’s best. It feels like the game is going fast. As we’ve gotten better as a team, it feels like the opponents have stepped up in some ways defensively. We’re going to catch up to it, of course,” Wembanyama said.

Victor Wembanyama on the offensive struggles: “There’s no worry, really. … It feels like the game is going fast.” pic.twitter.com/rthksBmbah

— Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) November 6, 2025

During Wednesday’s game, Wembanyama posted 19 points, eight rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block.

Those aren’t bad numbers, but they aren’t as strong as what he was putting up just a week ago.

On top of that, Wembanyama fouled out of the game against LA and also committed five turnovers.

He is still one of the brightest stars in the league and a true contender for MVP this year, but Wembanyama and his team have hit a few bumps in the road over the last week.

The better they have done, the more they have been targeted, and opposing teams have made stopping Wembanyama their one and only goal, almost like a badge of honor.

In a sense, all of the praise and attention the Spurs have received is working against them.

Wembanyama is still quite optimistic about his team, and he should be.

A rough game here and there doesn’t spell certain doom, and this team has shown they shouldn’t be counted out, especially when he is healthy.

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