Wembanyama Makes History Against the Nets: “I Trust My Abilities”
31 points, 14 rebounds, 6 blocks – the French superstar leads the Spurs past Brooklyn and becomes the first player ever to record 100 points and 15 blocks through the first three games of an NBA season
Victor Wembanyama has stormed into the new year like a force of nature. After two seasons of growth and adjustment, the San Antonio Spurs phenom looks ready to take over the NBA – and maybe even enter the MVP race.
Three games, three wins, and historic numbers: 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 6 blocks per game. But it’s not just the stats – it’s the way he’s doing it.
Against the Brooklyn Nets, Wembanyama powered San Antonio to another victory with 31 points, 14 boards, 4 assists, and 6 rejections, becoming the first player in league history to total at least 100 points and 15 blocks across the first three games of a season.
We have to trust in our abilities – and I did that tonight. We’re in the best position possible, three wins out of three, and it’s a huge boost for our confidence.
Victor Wembanyama
It’s a once-in-a-generation combination of length, skill, and control – a 2.24-meter alien who handles the ball, shoots, defends, and leads like a seasoned veteran.
Even with key players like De’Aaron Fox, Kelly Olynyk, and Jeremy Sochan sidelined, the Spurs look unstoppable when Wemby is in this form. Under Gregg Popovich – celebrated recently with a banner honoring his legacy – and assistant Mitch Johnson, San Antonio has built a system that lets Wembanyama shine freely, producing a rare mix of efficiency and spectacle.
Of course, to stay in the MVP conversation, two things will matter most: consistency and wins. Stats alone won’t be enough. But if the Spurs keep this pace and Wembanyama maintains this dominance, that dream could turn very real.
It’s only October, but watching him now, it feels like we’re witnessing the beginning of something historic.