The Basketball World Is TURNING AGAINST Wembanyama…
November 27, 2023
The Basketball World Is TURNING AGAINST Wembanyama…
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Quick Summary of the Video: Victor Wembanyama’s early NBA hype has cooled off despite impressive rookie stats due to high expectations and the Spurs’ strategy, which may not prioritize his current performance. Chet Holmgren’s efficient play is drawing attention, potentially affecting Wembanyama’s Rookie of the Year chances. However, Wembanyama’s situation mirrors other now-superstar players who didn’t win the award in their rookie year. The focus is on his long-term development and the team’s future rather than immediate success.
Longer AI Summary: Victor Wembanyama, despite an explosive start to his NBA career, has seen a decline in hype around him. Initially outshining many veterans with his stats, the excitement has waned after the first 20% of the season, with some fans even turning critical. This seems surprising given his averages of 19 points, 9.5 rebounds, and significant defensive stats for a rookie. Comparisons are drawn with Paolo Banchero, who won Rookie of the Year with similar offensive numbers but lacked Victor’s defensive prowess.
The narrative shift is partially attributed to the performance of Chet Holmgren, who, while initially overshadowed by Wembanyama, has demonstrated high efficiency and a significant role in Oklahoma City Thunder’s success. Holmgren’s shooting percentages, particularly from the three-point range, have been outstanding.
The discussion then pivots to the strategic decisions of the San Antonio Spurs, particularly those of coach Gregg Popovich. The use of Jeremy Sochan as a starting point guard over a more suitable ball-handler for Wembanyama is questioned, suggesting a possible intentional strategy to secure a high draft pick by losing games, which also allows Wembanyama to experiment with his playstyle without immediate pressure to perform.
It’s argued that the current focus for Wembanyama and the Spurs is on long-term development rather than instant results. The video concludes by encouraging patience and perspective, reminding viewers that many of the league’s current superstars, such as Curry, Giannis, Jokic, and Tatum, did not win Rookie of the Year but still became the face of the NBA. The implication is that Wembanyama, despite the current narrative, has the potential to rise to greatness in due time.
Damn we are getting a bit dramatic with this one.
TL,DW: Spurs are in tank mode and Wemby won’t win ROTY because his stats are suffering because of tank. The experimental lineups and assignments are to find the best way to use Wemby in the future.
Good! Let’s get the nephews off our back and develop these hyper-athletic kids into men who know how to play good basketball.
Spurs’ decision to tank this year could cost Wemby ROTY. On the other hand, Chet could be a better player at the moment: his drive and jump shot looks more polished. Of course Wemby still has a higher ceiling.
I agree ROTY isn’t that important but based on Wemby’s interview prior and during draft, he has high pride and wants to win everything. So it might still be a bummer to him.
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Quick Summary of the Video:
Victor Wembanyama’s early NBA hype has cooled off despite impressive rookie stats due to high expectations and the Spurs’ strategy, which may not prioritize his current performance. Chet Holmgren’s efficient play is drawing attention, potentially affecting Wembanyama’s Rookie of the Year chances. However, Wembanyama’s situation mirrors other now-superstar players who didn’t win the award in their rookie year. The focus is on his long-term development and the team’s future rather than immediate success.
Longer AI Summary:
Victor Wembanyama, despite an explosive start to his NBA career, has seen a decline in hype around him. Initially outshining many veterans with his stats, the excitement has waned after the first 20% of the season, with some fans even turning critical. This seems surprising given his averages of 19 points, 9.5 rebounds, and significant defensive stats for a rookie. Comparisons are drawn with Paolo Banchero, who won Rookie of the Year with similar offensive numbers but lacked Victor’s defensive prowess.
The narrative shift is partially attributed to the performance of Chet Holmgren, who, while initially overshadowed by Wembanyama, has demonstrated high efficiency and a significant role in Oklahoma City Thunder’s success. Holmgren’s shooting percentages, particularly from the three-point range, have been outstanding.
The discussion then pivots to the strategic decisions of the San Antonio Spurs, particularly those of coach Gregg Popovich. The use of Jeremy Sochan as a starting point guard over a more suitable ball-handler for Wembanyama is questioned, suggesting a possible intentional strategy to secure a high draft pick by losing games, which also allows Wembanyama to experiment with his playstyle without immediate pressure to perform.
It’s argued that the current focus for Wembanyama and the Spurs is on long-term development rather than instant results. The video concludes by encouraging patience and perspective, reminding viewers that many of the league’s current superstars, such as Curry, Giannis, Jokic, and Tatum, did not win Rookie of the Year but still became the face of the NBA. The implication is that Wembanyama, despite the current narrative, has the potential to rise to greatness in due time.
Damn we are getting a bit dramatic with this one.
TL,DW: Spurs are in tank mode and Wemby won’t win ROTY because his stats are suffering because of tank. The experimental lineups and assignments are to find the best way to use Wemby in the future.
Good! Let’s get the nephews off our back and develop these hyper-athletic kids into men who know how to play good basketball.
Spurs’ decision to tank this year could cost Wemby ROTY. On the other hand, Chet could be a better player at the moment: his drive and jump shot looks more polished. Of course Wemby still has a higher ceiling.
I agree ROTY isn’t that important but based on Wemby’s interview prior and during draft, he has high pride and wants to win everything. So it might still be a bummer to him.
that was going to happen. just like with zion .
A.M. Hoops also posted a great video about the Spurs: https://youtu.be/SeGGCwOcEDQ?si=xVG_Mg6COaugkkb7
At the same time, we got losers like this nephew with horrible takes:
https://youtu.be/mVfDH0Mgmo8?si=xQVc1suWAMthTaED
Talk about hyperbole. This is idiotic.