Something interesting is happening with the San Antonio Spurs, and it goes beyond their 11-game winning streak. Victor Wembanyama is still the player who makes this team special, but the Spurs are beginning to show that they don’t have to rely on him to do everything. That’s an important development for a young player who is already attracting so much attention around the NBA.
San Antonio just handed the Golden State Warriors a 123-85 loss. That’s quite a statement, but what makes the Spurs interesting right now is how many different ways they’re finding to win. It also makes the Spurs more dangerous.
Wemby Is Getting More Help Around Him
One of the biggest changes has been the way San Antonio is using its guards. De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper have given the team speed, defence, and scoring. They’re creating opportunities, pushing the pace, and making life more difficult for opposing teams.
That matters for Wembanyama. A player with his size and skill can change a game, but he shouldn’t have to create every opportunity. When the guards are playing well, he has more room to work, and the Spurs become harder to defend.
The three-guard combination has also helped define roles. Fox can lead the offence, Castle brings energy and defence, and Harper gives the team another scoring option. That’s a pretty good group to have working alongside Wembanyama.
The Spurs Could Be Building Something Around Wembanyama
What’s encouraging is that San Antonio is doing this without Tobias Harris, who hasn’t made his season debut because of a calf injury. He’s reportedly getting closer to returning, with on-court practice work expected soon. That could give the Spurs another experienced player to add to an already productive lineup. But there’s no reason for the team to rush him back when things are going so well.
For Wembanyama, this is an important stage in his development. He’s still young, and he has plenty more to accomplish. But the best teams aren’t built around one player doing everything. They’re built around players who understand their roles and make each other better.
The Spurs are beginning to look like that kind of team. If they can keep playing this way, Wembanyama may have something even more valuable than another big individual performance: a team capable of going a long way with him.
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