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Despite Only 1 Designed Play From 5x Champion Coach, 7’4 Victor Wembanyama Puts Up an Amazing Display in Victory Over Miami Heat

Published 10/14/2023, 12:05 AM EDT

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With every player exceeding expectations, this season isn’t looking less like a regular season. Although a preseason win is not too much to celebrate, is it much more than a dress rehearsal for Victor Wembanyama?

After tonight’s spectacular win against Miami, the No. 1 center/power forward of the San Antonio Spurs proved that he was worth the pick.

Victor Wembanyama and the Alley-Oop: An Unexpected Move 

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The first overall draft pick set the bar too high with his second NBA preseason contest last night, October 13, 2023. The Spurs swiped the floor with a 120-104 win against the Miami Heat at Frost Bank Center.

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 23 points in 23 minutes on the hardwood, a record in itself. No doubt, he is the most anticipated prospect after LeBron James. With 23 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks, Wemby registered his most impressive performance to date.

The trajectory of the most iconic and talked-about Alley-oop slam of the night is most talked about right now. The 7’4 lanky Frenchman can hit shots from anywhere on the court. However, he still needs to focus on rebounding, especially offensively. Well, that’s what the experts are saying.

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Coach Gregg Popovich is extremely impressed by the rookie, though.

With One Play Designed in the Entire Game, Victor Webanyama Overscored

It’s no secret after tonight’s play to say that from dunking, blocking, to lobbing, there’s nothing that the 19-year-old is not ready for. The thoughts of Coach Gregg fall on the same line.

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In the post-Spurs vs. Heat game interview, coach Gregg made a statement about how he designed only one play for Victor Wembanyama in the entire game.

He was shocked to witness the recent performance of the first-draft pick. Victor ended up getting about 20 points, and he only played the game designed by his coach. Gregg ended the statement with a laugh.

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With such a performance on display, it’s clear that preseason or no preseason, the Spurs have hit a jackpot, and he is yet to reach his prime. With the next preseason game on October 16th, Monday, book your passes for another great show in Spurs vs. Houston Rockets.

Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Wembanyama’s performance.

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Siddhanshi Sharma

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