Dirk Nowitzki, Duncan, Kobe Bryant, these legendary names have ignited the passion of basketball and created countless glories. And today, the Spurs are in the hands of a new generation who, in a seemingly ridiculous but fruitful way, have unearthed a treasure in a roster rebuild – rookie Wembanyama.
It's not the first time they've done this. In Duncan's era, the Spurs used this "swinging" strategy to create a dynasty legend. However, this new discovery is very different from Duncan back then. Duncan had only entered the NBA after graduating from college, and he already had the temperament and skill to be a leader. Wembanyama, with his unrivalled talent and physicality, is an unknown gem waiting to be developed.
The Spurs went all out to develop Wembanyama, giving him amazing offensive power, and the whole team revolving around him while carefully controlling his playing time to avoid injury. On the court, he has shown incredible talent, especially on the defensive end, becoming a top guardian under the basket.
With the advent of the small-ball era, the traditional center has gradually declined, and the importance of defense and confrontation has become less and less. However, the advent of Wembanyama seems destined to change this landscape. His all-round performance is worthy of praise, averaging 18 per game3 points 106 rebounds 28 assists 1The stats of 3 steals and 3 blocks are jaw-dropping. Especially on the defensive end, his dominance is even more breathtaking, becoming the block king this season, or the only rookie player in the 21st century who averages 3 blocks per game, showing unlimited future prospects.
The Spurs have inherited the glory of history, and now with the hope of new star Wembanyama, they are once again starting the legendary road of basketball.