Overview

• At San Antonio’s open scrimmage, Victor Wembanyama took two dribbles from half court and finished a powerful two-handed dunk on teammate Luke Kornet, with clips spreading widely online.
• The scrimmage drew more than 10,000 fans at the Spurs’ arena, where observers noted a more defined upper body compared with February.
• Wembanyama said he is heavier after a “brutal” summer of training and he has been fully cleared to play following a months-long shutdown for blood clots.
• He worked with Hakeem Olajuwon and Kevin Garnett, focusing on footwork and leadership, and he said fans will see his take on Olajuwon’s Dream Shake this season.
• Kornet credited Wembanyama’s increased strength, balance and finishing gathers, while reports also highlighted his solitary training in China and the wave of comparisons to past MVPs.