Clutch Points: “[Victor Wembanyama] is so skilled. I would just break his sh*t down… Get a move that if it’s the 4th quarter, you’re gonna go to it. My sh*t was always the fade… It helps you stop thinking so much.” — LaMarcus Aldridge 🗣 (via @shobasketball) pic.twitter.com/GPx0x6g5hP
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
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StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG by a rookie this month:
16.6 — Jaime Jaquez Jr
16.3 — Victor Wembanyama
16.2 — Chet Holmgren pic.twitter.com/sj0tBaS7Yb – 2:57 PM
Most PPG by a rookie this month:
16.6 — Jaime Jaquez Jr
16.3 — Victor Wembanyama
16.2 — Chet Holmgren pic.twitter.com/sj0tBaS7Yb – 2:57 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
What We Learned From Sports in 2023
From “Swelce” (or is it “Traylor”?) to Wemby — and everything in between from @TheMessenger’s @CRedRojo @Neil_Paine @MikeTanier @kaelenjones @karimandered @SethDavisHoops @GoodmanHoops @maxrego_
themessenger.com/sports/what-we… – 2:04 PM
What We Learned From Sports in 2023
From “Swelce” (or is it “Traylor”?) to Wemby — and everything in between from @TheMessenger’s @CRedRojo @Neil_Paine @MikeTanier @kaelenjones @karimandered @SethDavisHoops @GoodmanHoops @maxrego_
themessenger.com/sports/what-we… – 2:04 PM
LJ Ellis @spurstalkdotcom
The San Antonio Spurs welcomed back Victor Wembanyama against the Utah Jazz but they ended up losing for the fifth straight game. Here are the grades: spurstalk.com/2023-spurs-jaz… – 12:02 PM
The San Antonio Spurs welcomed back Victor Wembanyama against the Utah Jazz but they ended up losing for the fifth straight game. Here are the grades: spurstalk.com/2023-spurs-jaz… – 12:02 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Week In NBA Words (so far) …
On the Pistons’ 27th loss in a row and the unwanted history they just made: marcstein.substack.com/p/the-longest-…
Wemby, Luka and numbers galore: marcstein.substack.com/p/you-see-it-o…
Around-the-league trade chatter: marcstein.substack.com/p/the-latest-n…
📸: @AP_Sports pic.twitter.com/F06hzOOn6q – 10:00 AM
The Week In NBA Words (so far) …
On the Pistons’ 27th loss in a row and the unwanted history they just made: marcstein.substack.com/p/the-longest-…
Wemby, Luka and numbers galore: marcstein.substack.com/p/you-see-it-o…
Around-the-league trade chatter: marcstein.substack.com/p/the-latest-n…
📸: @AP_Sports pic.twitter.com/F06hzOOn6q – 10:00 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
We are back with another throwback – 2⃣0⃣1⃣9⃣ U16 All-Tournament Team 😏
🇪🇸 Juan Nunez
🇮🇹 Matteo Spagnolo
🇪🇸 Ruben Dominguez
MVP
🇹🇷 Adem Bona
🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/K0E75imbp1 – 6:36 AM
We are back with another throwback – 2⃣0⃣1⃣9⃣ U16 All-Tournament Team 😏
🇪🇸 Juan Nunez
🇮🇹 Matteo Spagnolo
🇪🇸 Ruben Dominguez
MVP🇹🇷 Adem Bona
🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/K0E75imbp1 – 6:36 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Night of double-doubles in the NBA, with Lauri Markkanen having a 31-point game in the win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 🇫🇮
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:32 AM
Night of double-doubles in the NBA, with Lauri Markkanen having a 31-point game in the win over Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 🇫🇮
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:32 AM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
The triple take: Jazz 130, Spurs 118
1. As Pop hints at more lineup changes, Keldon-as-6th-Man appears here to say.
2. An unexpected Blake Wesley sighting.
3. Wemby on minutes limit and won’t play twice in Portland.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 12:57 AM
The triple take: Jazz 130, Spurs 118
1. As Pop hints at more lineup changes, Keldon-as-6th-Man appears here to say.
2. An unexpected Blake Wesley sighting.
3. Wemby on minutes limit and won’t play twice in Portland.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 12:57 AM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Victor Wembanyama said he didn’t play in Dallas for purely precautionary reasons, says he has no hard feelings toward the ball boy who inadvertently injured him.
“I’m not mad at the kid,” Vic says. – 11:01 PM
Victor Wembanyama said he didn’t play in Dallas for purely precautionary reasons, says he has no hard feelings toward the ball boy who inadvertently injured him.
“I’m not mad at the kid,” Vic says. – 11:01 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby blocked his 4th 3PT shot this season in tonight’s game.
His 79 blocks:
72 on floaters, hooks, layups, etc inside
4 on 3PT shot attempts
3 on 2PT jump shot attempts – 10:59 PM
Wemby blocked his 4th 3PT shot this season in tonight’s game.
His 79 blocks:
72 on floaters, hooks, layups, etc inside
4 on 3PT shot attempts
3 on 2PT jump shot attempts – 10:59 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Pop says Victor Wembanyama (right ankle sprain) will not play both ends of the back-to-back in Portland this week. No indication if he will play first or second game.
Wemby played 24 mins tonight.
Pop said Wemby didn’t look 100% although he added Vic says he was fine. – 10:42 PM
Pop says Victor Wembanyama (right ankle sprain) will not play both ends of the back-to-back in Portland this week. No indication if he will play first or second game.
Wemby played 24 mins tonight.
Pop said Wemby didn’t look 100% although he added Vic says he was fine. – 10:42 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Pop has categorically ruled out Victor Wembanyama from playing both ends of the upcoming b2b in Portland.
He’ll play one or the other. – 10:39 PM
Pop has categorically ruled out Victor Wembanyama from playing both ends of the upcoming b2b in Portland.
He’ll play one or the other. – 10:39 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
And Pop said Wembanyama isn’t playing both games of this upcoming back to back. – 10:38 PM
And Pop said Wembanyama isn’t playing both games of this upcoming back to back. – 10:38 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
5 blocks for Wemby.
This is the 5th time he’s logged 5 blocks in just 26 games. – 10:16 PM
5 blocks for Wemby.
This is the 5th time he’s logged 5 blocks in just 26 games. – 10:16 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I hope Wemby learns something from tonight’s matchup with Lauri. That’s where Victor has to get in terms of functional strength – 9:59 PM
I hope Wemby learns something from tonight’s matchup with Lauri. That’s where Victor has to get in terms of functional strength – 9:59 PM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
I understand the appeal and the self belief when trying to go up against Wemby…but like…just don’t. – 9:54 PM
I understand the appeal and the self belief when trying to go up against Wemby…but like…just don’t. – 9:54 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Pistons taking Ls like Wemby got a twin brother entering the draft we don’t know about… wtf is 27 in a row! – 9:53 PM
Pistons taking Ls like Wemby got a twin brother entering the draft we don’t know about… wtf is 27 in a row! – 9:53 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Jazz by 7. UTA takes the 3Q 36-33 after trailing by 15 earlier, but then leading by 12.
Keldon 23 pts off bench
Vassell 16 pts
Sochan 14 pts
Julian 13 pts
Wemby 12 pts, 3 blk
Sexton/Clarkson 18 pts each
Lauri 17 pts
Kessler 11 pts
UTA +9 from FT line – 9:50 PM
3Q: Jazz by 7. UTA takes the 3Q 36-33 after trailing by 15 earlier, but then leading by 12.
Keldon 23 pts off bench
Vassell 16 pts
Sochan 14 pts
Julian 13 pts
Wemby 12 pts, 3 blk
Sexton/Clarkson 18 pts each
Lauri 17 pts
Kessler 11 pts
UTA +9 from FT line – 9:50 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
HALFTIME: Jazz 64, Spurs 60.
Markkanen 16p on 6-8 FGs, plus 6r. Sexton 12p on 5-6 FGs plus 4a. Clarkson 11p, 6a. Kessler 8p, 3r, 3b.
Wembanyama 10p, 3r, 3a, 1b. – 9:09 PM
HALFTIME: Jazz 64, Spurs 60.
Markkanen 16p on 6-8 FGs, plus 6r. Sexton 12p on 5-6 FGs plus 4a. Clarkson 11p, 6a. Kessler 8p, 3r, 3b.
Wembanyama 10p, 3r, 3a, 1b. – 9:09 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Jazz by 4 after trailing by 15 points. UTA takes 2Q 37-28.
Sochan 14 pts
Champagnie 13 pts
Keldon 11 pts
Wemby 10 pts, 1 blk
Lauri 15 pts
Sexton 12 pts
Clarkson 11 pts
Spurs still +15 from 3PT line
Jazz +10 on 2s and +9 on FTs – 9:08 PM
Half: Jazz by 4 after trailing by 15 points. UTA takes 2Q 37-28.
Sochan 14 pts
Champagnie 13 pts
Keldon 11 pts
Wemby 10 pts, 1 blk
Lauri 15 pts
Sexton 12 pts
Clarkson 11 pts
Spurs still +15 from 3PT line
Jazz +10 on 2s and +9 on FTs – 9:08 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
10 point first half for Wemby
6 of his 10 points have been scored in the paint – 8:51 PM
10 point first half for Wemby
6 of his 10 points have been scored in the paint – 8:51 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Spurs by 5 after leading by 15 points
Champagnie 10 pts
Vassell 6 pts
Wemby 5 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast, 1 blk
Sexton/Kessler 8 pts each
Lauri 6 pts
SA +15 from 3PT line
Jazz winning 2s and FT line – 8:36 PM
1Q: Spurs by 5 after leading by 15 points
Champagnie 10 pts
Vassell 6 pts
Wemby 5 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast, 1 blk
Sexton/Kessler 8 pts each
Lauri 6 pts
SA +15 from 3PT line
Jazz winning 2s and FT line – 8:36 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Wemby goes up high to finish this lob 😤
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/JAe6H04vY2 – 8:26 PM
Wemby goes up high to finish this lob 😤
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/JAe6H04vY2 – 8:26 PM
Steve Luhm @sluhm
I’ve now watched four minutes of Victor Wembanyama and all I can saw is, “Wow.”
Drives the baseline, whips a pass through traffic for an open three.
Grabs a rebound, dribbles up the floor and buries a three-pointer.
Blocks Olynyk flat-footed
I mean, he’s 19.
Good grief. – 8:21 PM
I’ve now watched four minutes of Victor Wembanyama and all I can saw is, “Wow.”
Drives the baseline, whips a pass through traffic for an open three.
Grabs a rebound, dribbles up the floor and buries a three-pointer.
Blocks Olynyk flat-footed
I mean, he’s 19.
Good grief. – 8:21 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
10 point 1Q for Julian Champagnie in the new starting lineup
5 points for Wemby – 8:20 PM
10 point 1Q for Julian Champagnie in the new starting lineup
5 points for Wemby – 8:20 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
First few minutes of the game Wemby made a pull-up three and recorded a block – 8:17 PM
First few minutes of the game Wemby made a pull-up three and recorded a block – 8:17 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
8 points for Champagnie right away as he gets a some space with the attention Wemby and Vassell draw from the defense.
SA by 6 – 8:15 PM
8 points for Champagnie right away as he gets a some space with the attention Wemby and Vassell draw from the defense.
SA by 6 – 8:15 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
John Collins tries to drive and finish over Wemby and then gets back doored for a dunk…… – 8:13 PM
John Collins tries to drive and finish over Wemby and then gets back doored for a dunk…… – 8:13 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for Spurs vs Jazz:
1 – Branham vs Sexton
2 – Vassell vs Dunn
3 – Champagnie vs Olynyk
4 – Sochan vs Lauri
5 – Wemby vs Collins – 7:49 PM
Starters for Spurs vs Jazz:
1 – Branham vs Sexton
2 – Vassell vs Dunn
3 – Champagnie vs Olynyk
4 – Sochan vs Lauri
5 – Wemby vs Collins – 7:49 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
12/26 Starting Lineups:
SPURS
F Julian Champagnie
F Jeremy Sochan
C Victor Wembanyama
G Devin Vassell
G Malaki Branham
JAZZ
F Lauri Markkanen
F Kelly Olynyk
C John Collins
G Collin Sexton
G Kris Dunn – 7:49 PM
12/26 Starting Lineups:
SPURS
F Julian Champagnie
F Jeremy Sochan
C Victor Wembanyama
G Devin Vassell
G Malaki Branham
JAZZ
F Lauri Markkanen
F Kelly Olynyk
C John Collins
G Collin Sexton
G Kris Dunn – 7:49 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Net Rating for each of the previous 2 starting lineups SA has tried this season:
Sochan-Vassell-Keldon-Wemby-Collins -20.7 pp/100, 192 possessions
Branham-Vassell-Keldon-Sochan-Wemby +3.6 pp/100, 192 possessions
Per CTG – 7:19 PM
Net Rating for each of the previous 2 starting lineups SA has tried this season:
Sochan-Vassell-Keldon-Wemby-Collins -20.7 pp/100, 192 possessions
Branham-Vassell-Keldon-Sochan-Wemby +3.6 pp/100, 192 possessions
Per CTG – 7:19 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs’ new starting lineup of Branham-Vassell-Champagnie-Sochan-Wemby has been on the floor just 6 possessions together (per Cleaning the glass) this season. – 7:13 PM
The Spurs’ new starting lineup of Branham-Vassell-Champagnie-Sochan-Wemby has been on the floor just 6 possessions together (per Cleaning the glass) this season. – 7:13 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Zach Collins and Wemby are both available to play tonight per Spurs – 6:54 PM
Zach Collins and Wemby are both available to play tonight per Spurs – 6:54 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Pop says Keldon Johnson will come off the bench for the foreseeable future to help shore up the second unit.
Part of the thinking is also to give Wemby/Vassell more offensive opportunity.
Julian Champagnie will start for the second straight game. – 6:24 PM
Pop says Keldon Johnson will come off the bench for the foreseeable future to help shore up the second unit.
Part of the thinking is also to give Wemby/Vassell more offensive opportunity.
Julian Champagnie will start for the second straight game. – 6:24 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
Pop says Victor Wembanyama will play tonight, though still dealing with the ankle he twisted in pregame Saturday in Dallas.
Asked if he’d like to see anything changed that can prevent such mishaps in the future, Pop laughed and said, “Maybe ball boys should be more nimble.” – 6:24 PM
Pop says Victor Wembanyama will play tonight, though still dealing with the ankle he twisted in pregame Saturday in Dallas.
Asked if he’d like to see anything changed that can prevent such mishaps in the future, Pop laughed and said, “Maybe ball boys should be more nimble.” – 6:24 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Gregg Popovich says Victor Wembanyama will play tonight.
Wembanyama was listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain. – 6:17 PM
Gregg Popovich says Victor Wembanyama will play tonight.
Wembanyama was listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain. – 6:17 PM
More on this storyline
Michael C. Wright: Victor Wembanyama is playing. -via Twitter @mikecwright / December 26, 2023
Spurs rookie star Victor Wembanyama likely will be a game-time decision for Tuesday night’s home outing against Utah after suffering a sprained right ankle in a freak pre-game accident before Saturday’s game at Dallas. Wembanyama participated in shootaround Tuesday morning after sitting out the 144-119 loss to the Mavericks after he stepped on a ball boy’s foot while warming up. -via San Antonio Express-News / December 26, 2023
As one half of the first French duo to be top-20 picks in the NBA Draft, along with No. 1 selection Victor Wembanyama, Bilal Coulibaly says he was often asked throughout the draft process last summer about basketball in his country. In addition to Coulibaly and Wembanyama, two others from France were also drafted (Rayan Rupert and Sidy Cissoko) plus another (Malcolm Cazalon) has debuted this season after going undrafted. Five rookies from France is a record for the country, which already boasts the most NBA players in the league’s history outside of North America. The sport has long since arrived in France, but this particular wave seems to represent a big step forward. “I said ‘Next year, you’ll see.’ There will be more,” Coulibaly told Monumental Sports Network. “I’m not shocked about it. I knew it was coming.” -via monumentalsportsnetwork.com / December 26, 2023
