Overview
- Wembanyama is averaging 31.0 points, 13.8 rebounds, 4.8 blocks, 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals on 60.3/36.4/80.0 shooting through four games as San Antonio opened 4-0.
- He became the first NBA player to reach 100 points and 15 blocks in his first three games and extended his streak to 89 straight games with a block, passing Patrick Ewing.
- FanDuel moved him to second in MVP odds at +310 behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+170), with Wembanyama already positioned as the Defensive Player of the Year favorite.
- Draymond Green said Wembanyama could be in contention for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and Most Improved Player if he sustains this level, citing dominance on both ends.
- Kendrick Perkins predicted Wembanyama will eventually belong in GOAT debates with Michael Jordan and LeBron James, and Udonis Haslem said he is glad he never had to guard him.