Victor Wambanyama's NBA Debut: Highlights and Shortcomings

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Victor Wambanyama's NBA Debut: Highlights and Shortcomings

Victor Wimbanyama had a great NBA debut for the San Antonio Spurs with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. He showed off his all-around abilities, including great offense, defense and rebounding.

Wimbanyama was great for most of the game, but he hardly saw the ball in key moments. This was largely due to his teammates getting after the game and making some selfish moves in the final minutes.

One disgruntled fan accused Jeremy Sauchon of hogging the ball in the final minutes, writing on X (the predecessor to Twitter), "This asshole acts like he's a generational first round pick. Pass the damn ****** ball to him."

As a rookie, Wimbanyama will need to earn the trust of his more senior teammates in key moments. However, as the team's most talented player, he should act whenever the game is on the line.

Opening games are always full of mistakes, and the Spurs are no exception. The team is still adjusting to a new system and philosophy, and the new players are figuring out how to play with each other. Gregg Popovich must make sure that Wambanyama is more prominent in the final minutes.

Wambanyama's capping ability was also on display in his debut. His 7-foot-4 frame and 8-foot arms make him a difficult defender to deal with. Excellent foot speed and mobility ensures that he can wheel and shoot from anywhere on the court, allowing him to utilize his unique size to close space and finish jumpers with ease.

It will take a while for opposing offenses to find a way to limit Wimbanyama's ability to cover. The rookie big man should be able to fight through coverages as shooters approach, as teams look to limit his ability to cover by setting up coverages in his line of travel to give him the NFL treatment.

After a few preseason games and one regular season game, it's clear that Wimbanyama could be the most dangerous two-way guard in the NBA. His teammates will need to trust him more, and he'll need time to fully adjust to a different style of play. However, the early signs are encouraging and NBA fans have been supportive of the hype surrounding Wambanyama. The hype has been justified by his performance in every game. If he can stay healthy, the Spurs rookie could catch the attention of the league sooner than many expect.

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