Overview

• Wembanyama posted 27 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and three steals in 25 minutes in a 124-108 preseason win at Indiana, drawing praise from Pacers coach Rick Carlisle.
• On Kevin Hart’s Cold As Balls, he said he has added “probably like 30 pounds” since the 2023 draft, though official listings vary on his current weight.
• The Spurs’ updated roster lists him at 7-foot-5 and 235 pounds, while some insiders speculate he could be even taller, which remains unofficial.
• He trained with Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon this summer, and Spurs coaches and teammates point to visible strength gains and broadened playmaking.
• Cleared in July after a blood clot ended last season early, he returns to heightened expectations, with GM surveys touting MVP potential and the Spurs set to open Oct. 22.