Listen, my brothers and sisters. After Wemby’s debut game in Las Vegas, people were insanely quick to question if he was the real deal or possibly a bust - which is absurd. Everyone just calm down and relax.

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Blame it on first game jitters, or Brittany Spears attempting to get a photo with the rising superstar, after the weekend was all set and down, Victor Wembanyama proved to everyone why he is considered the best prospect of this generation. Hence why my guy Greg Popovich just signed a 5-year deal.

In his highly anticipated first game for the Spurs, the No. 1 overall pick faced off against the Charlotte Hornets and No. 2 pick Brandon Miller. UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center was SOLD OUT, stoked to see Wembanyama in action, but their excitement faded as the game progressed.

👉 THREE TAKEAWAYS FROM WEMBY’S DEBUT 👈

Shooting Struggles

• The stats: 2-for-13 from the field, 9 points in 27 minutes, 8 rebounds & 5 blocks

• Last time he played in Las Vegas, he scored 37 points against the G-League Ignite

• However, he shot only 27% that game

• In his recent summer league debut, his 3-point attempts were off the mark, including an air ball and one off the backboard

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Adjusting to the NBA Floor

• Size and athleticism of NBA defenders significantly impact Wembanyama's abilities, especially when it comes to dribble penetration and creating off the dribble

• He committed turnovers when driving into crowded areas

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Defensive Difference Maker

• Wembanyama's presence on defense makes an immediate impact because of his size and mobility

• Despite still adjusting to the NBA, Wembanyama managed to block five shots during the game

👉 THREE TAKEAWAYS FROM WEMBY’S 2nd Game👈

Victor Wembanyama showed his true potential in his second NBA Summer League game, posting an impressive double-double of 27 points and 12 rebounds. He looked more comfortable and made quicker decisions with the ball against NBA-level talent.

Aggressive Offensively

• Against Portland, he quickly adjusted, with only one turnover in similar situations

• Playing faster and running hard in transition allowed Wembanyama to find more space to operate and create mismatches against smaller defenders

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Less Iso Play

• Spurs coaching staff adjusted Wembanyama's offensive role, minimizing isolations and utilizing him more as a screener in pick-and-roll

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Shots Still Short

• Wembanyama had some issues with short airballs on 3-pointers and free throws

• Despite some shots falling short, Wembanyama showcased his shotmaking potential with a rainbow jumper and two timely 3-pointers in the fourth quarter

💲NBA Free Agency Latest Signings 💲

The NBA free agency negotiation period began on Friday, allowing teams to agree on deals before the official signing period starts on Thursday. Check out some of the bigger names who just signed to their respective teams:

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• Fred VanVleet - Houston Rockets

• Kyrie Irving - Re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks

• Grant Williams - Mavs

• Patty Mills - Atlanta Hawks

• Dario Saric - Golden State Warriors

• Marcus Smart - Grizz

• D-Rose - Grizz

• Montrezl Harrell - 76ers

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