Victor Wembanyama’s Secret Strategy: The Hidden Skill Changing Basketball Forever

Victor Wembanyama’s Secret Strategy: The Hidden Skill Changing Basketball Forever

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“I don’t think it’s some epiphany or anything,” head coach Mitch Johnson said of Wemby’s closing efforts. “I think he’s slowed down and allowed the reads to unfold. When he gets the ball and we space properly, teams have to decide to guard one-on-one or bring multiple bodies. And when he does that, because he’s so cerebral, he’s able to make reads and we get really competent quality possessions — and I thought he did a really good job with that.”

Because of the explosive manner in which Wembanyama started the season, averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds and 6 blocks against the likes of Dallas, Brooklyn and New Orleans, external expectations around the Spurs rose. Run-of-the-mill performances against Phoenix and Los Angeles tempered some of the lofty goals set by those same individuals.

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