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Former NBA Star Fires Shade at Spurs' Victor Wembanyama
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Over the last couple of years, San Antonio Spurs young star big man Victor Wembanyama has been one of the most talked about players in the NBA.
Truthfully, the league has never seen anything quite like Wembanyama. From a physical perspectively, he is an absolute unicorn. His skill-set is also unique.
Unfortunately, last year in his second NBA season, he was forced out of action due to blood clot issues.
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates after a 131-121 victory against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates after a 131-121 victory against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Photo byHeading into year three, the Spurs are once again a team that many think could make a jump. That will depend on what kind of season Wembanyama can put together.
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With that being said, one former NBA star spoke out with harsh shade about Wembanyama. The shade came from a place of honesty, but it was a still a very critical take.
During a segment of his "520 Podcast," former star point guard Jeff Teague made it clear that he would take Paolo Banchero over Wembanyama at this point. He also went on to throw shade at the San Antonio center.
"I'm taking him over Wemby, I'm taking P5 over Wemby," Teague said. "Right now, I'm taking him over Wemby, bro. The reason I say he's better than Wemby is because Wemby ain't really done nothing. We just like Wemby because he's a freak. He's a phenomenal player, but I'm just going to go with what I see."
Last season with the Spurs, Wembanyama played in 46 games. He averaged 24.3 points per game to go along with 11 rebounds, 3.8 blocks, 3.7 assists, and 1.1 steals, while shooting 47.6 percent from the floor and 35.2 percent from the three-point line.
To compare, Banchero appeared in 46 games as well. He averaged 25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists and shot 45.2 percent from the floor and 32 percent from three-point range.
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On the outside looking in, Wembanyama did produce better numbers. Teague is entitled to his opinion, but it's a very debatable take.
It will be interesting to see what the 21-year-old big man has in store for the 2025-26 season. Coming back from a scary health situation, he'll be looking to make up for lost time and to lead San Antonio back to the playoffs.
Before long, he could make Teague completely change his opinion if he plays up to his full potential.
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