Starting 5: Victor Wembanyama takes on Nikola Jokić to cap historic 100-game start
Nov. 13: At 20 years and 314 days old, Wemby poured in a career-high 50 points on eight 3s, becoming the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to record a 50-piece, trailing only Brandon Jennings, ...
Nikola Jokić Praises Victor Wembanyama, Says Spurs Star 'Will Be Remembered Forever'
Nikola Jokić heaped praise on Victor Wembanyama following the San Antonio Spurs' 113-110 road win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Speaking ...
'Nothing You Can Do!' Against Nikola Jokić, Nuggets, Victor Wembanyama Earned His Praise
Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone and a score of players spoke very highly of Victor Wembanyama after the 113-110 Spurs win Friday night. Safe to say, it was warranted.
One-of-a-Kind: Spurs Star Victor Wembanyama Earns 'Special' Praise from Nikola Jokić
The San Antonio Spurs walked out of Ball Arena with a road win in Game 1 of their two-game bout with the Denver Nuggets, and Victor Wembanyama was a big reason why, which earned him even more praise ...
Victor Wembanyama has grown into NBA’s best defender — and he’s still improving
Alas, Wembanyama, the far-and-away front-runner for Defensive Player of the Year, can make titans look like Spud Webb. The ...
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Watch what Victor Wembanyama just did to Nikola Jokić
Victor Wembanyama's NBA career has so far had the ... Wembanyama was tasked with guarding three-time MVP Nikola Jokić with a one-point lead. Jokić, perhaps the most offensively effective player ...
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No Moral Victories: Battles with Jokić Offer Lessons for Victor Wembanyama
"He’s a special player," said Jokić of Wembanyama ... San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) battle for position during an inbound pass ...
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Kia MVP Ladder: Victor Wembanyama joins Top 5
Therefore, he moves up a step and is tapping Nikola Jokić on the shoulder. Also, Victor Wembanyama moves into the top five helped by an impressive December (and Christmas Day game in New York) as well ...
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'Nothing You Can Do!' Against Jokić, Nuggets, Victor Wembanyama Earned His Praise
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and acting coach Mitch Johnson use Wembanyama in a similar to fashion to how the Nuggets use Jokić. The 21-year-old isn't averaging a near-triple-double, but the ...