The San Antonio Spurs franchise changed forever when they drafted Victor Wembanyama last year.
Wembanyama represented something the franchise hasn’t felt in some time, which is a hope for their future.
The Spurs were on a multi-year skid of seasons under .500, a far cry from their 20+ year streak of making the playoffs.
The team was confident that Wembanyama would make a major difference in their team chemistry and future aspirations, and he’s certainly showcased that to this point in his career.
Wembanyama had some incredible performances in his rookie campaign, but his sophomore season is shaping up to be even better.
As NBA Central pointed out, Wembanyama had a llights-outgame on December 19th, putting up 42 points, six rebounds, five assists, and four blocks, all while shooting 54% from the field and making seven three-pointers.
This performance helped the Spurs beat the Atlanta Hawks, who tried to give Wembanyama all he could handle.
Their efforts proved futile, as the second-year player looked like a seasoned vet in this matchup.
After seeing Wembanyama’s monster performance, fans took to social media, giving him praise for an impressive game.
Comments continue to flow in about the second-year player, noting that he could be in for a lot of major awards this season if he keeps this up.
Wembanyama and the Spurs are commonly viewed as a fun team with a lot of energy, and if they keep playing loose and like they have nothing to lose, they could surprise themselves by the end of the year.
