Rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama seems set to change the NBA in ways unknown, and the league—featuring the Spurs on ESPN or TNT 11 times this season, up from just one national TV appearance last year—certainly seems ready to capitalize.
But in analyzing Wembanyama through his first two preseason games, it’s becoming very clear how the 7’4” French phenom will immediately impact the young Spurs.
San Antonio was one of the highest-tempo clubs in the league last season, ranking second overall in pace by getting shots up second fastest after securing defensive rebounds and third fastest after forcing turnovers, according to advanced data site Inpredictable.
