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Wembanyama Unveils New Physique and Calls Out Karl Malone

His offseason bulk has drawn attention as his social media rebuke of Karl Malone reignited debates over his place among the NBA’s young elite.

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrates after a 131-121 victory against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on February 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • Teammate Guerschon Yabusele confirmed that Wembanyama added significant muscle before his NBA debut, calling the transformation a key factor in his on-court growth.
  • Wembanyama retweeted a video suggesting former star Karl Malone should face arrest over past allegations, marking a rare and pointed off-court stance by the Spurs center.
  • Former NBA guard Jeff Teague reiterated on his podcast that he would choose Paolo Banchero over Wembanyama, arguing that Wembanyama “ain’t really done nothing” despite his physical gifts.
  • At the Paris Olympics, Wembanyama posted 19 points and nine rebounds in France’s opener against Brazil and delivered 26 points in the final versus Team USA, underscoring his international impact.
  • Having overcome last season’s blood-clot issue, Wembanyama enters his third NBA campaign fully healthy and is widely expected to spearhead the Spurs’ rebuild.