Spurs' Mitch Johnson comments on Victor Wembanyama's impact on basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Ahead of the NBA Finals, Spurs Coach Mitch Johnson discussed the transformative influence of Victor Wembanyama on basketball. Johnson emphasized how Wembanyama, at seven-foot-four, is reshaping the expectations of big men in the league, allowing them to develop skills beyond traditional roles. Coach Johnson expressed that Wembanyama's style is already being emulated by younger players globally, shifting the focus from solely screening and rebounding to incorporating perimeter skills. This trend reflects broader changes in the game, as evidenced by other players like Chet Holmgren and Naz Reid also adopting more versatile playing styles.
- •Mitch Johnson highlights Wembanyama's revolutionary playing style.
- •Wembanyama is viewed as a model for the next generation of big men.
- •The Spurs are set to face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.
- •Johnson notes the shift in player development towards perimeter skills.
- •Other players are following Wembanyama's lead in expanding their roles.
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Spurs' Mitch Johnson explains why Victor Wembanyama is already revolutionizing basketball
"Ahead of the Spurs' NBA Finals run, Coach Mitch Johnson got real on why Victor Wembanyama was already revolutionizing how basketball is being played.
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