Following a tough loss to the Clippers, Spurs coach Mitch Johnson admitted a lineup change may have played a part in the outcome.
If there was any fear about Victor Wembanyama's adjustment to the NBA, it had to do with his frame. Wembanyama is one of the NBA's tallest players at 7-foot-3, but he is very skinny for his height and will almost certainly bulk up with more time in San Antonio's strength and conditioning program.
Victor Wembanyama argued that a lack of calls from referees contributed to his frustration when he tried to confront Ivica Zubac after the Los Angeles Clippers center knocked him to the court Wednesday.
In just his second season, Victor Wembanyama has emerged as a superstar-level player. As he continues his rapid rise, the dominant big man opened up on one area of the NBA game he's still adjusting to.
In Footprint Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied past the Phoenix Suns, 121-113. French Rudy Gobert contributed four points, five rebounds, two blocks, one steal, and one assist, while Bosnian Luka Garza scored three points. Bosnian Jusuf Nurkic stayed on the Suns bench.
Clippers are holding Kawhi Leonard out on front end of back-to-back tomorrow vs Celtics, and Ivica Zubac (eye) also is not ready to return. All of James Harden, Norman Powell, Kris
San Antonio Spurs superstar center Victor Wembanyama expressed frustration Wednesday night with how he has been officiated this season. Following the
Victor Wembanyama said his charge at Ivica Zubac during a San Antonio Spurs loss to the Los Angeles Clippers was the result of building frustration from what he believes is unfair treatment by NBA referees.
Victor Wembanyama didn't appreciate a shove from Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac as the two sprinted toward the hoop Wednesday night. The San Antonio Spurs' Harrison Barnes knocked down a three-pointer as Zubac sent Wembanyama flying into his own bench as the shot went through the net.
Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is not happy with the referees, but doesn't want to make that his focus on the court.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama charged at an opponent during Wednesday's game after getting knocked down.