Overview
- Through four games, Wembanyama is averaging 31.0 points, 13.8 rebounds and 4.8 blocks on 60/36/80 shooting as San Antonio opens 4-0.
- He became the first NBA player to reach 100 points and 15 blocks over his first three games and extended his blocked-shot streak to 89 straight, passing Patrick Ewing.
- The NBA named Wembanyama the Western Conference Player of the Week after his dominant two-way opening stretch.
- San Antonio’s defense has surged with Wembanyama anchoring the rim, ranking near the top in defensive rating and leading the league in net rating early on.
- Peers and media are escalating expectations, with Draymond Green suggesting an award sweep if this pace holds, Kendrick Perkins projecting future GOAT debates, and Bill Simmons saying the Spurs look comparable to Houston if Wembanyama stays available.