Victor Wembanyama celebrates historic performance, honors coach Mitch Johnson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic performance on November 4, scoring 52 points with 24 rebounds and eight blocks in the San Antonio Spurs' 112-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. After the game, he honored coach Mitch Johnson by presenting the game ball to him, recognizing Johnson's 100th career coaching win. Wembanyama remarked on Johnson's rapid achievement, noting the significance of the milestone. Mitch Johnson, in his second year as head coach, has fostered an impressive start to the season with a 7-2 record. Teammates praised Wembanyama's team-oriented gesture, emphasizing his humility and leadership qualities.
- •Wembanyama scored a career-high 52 points on November 4.
- •Game ball was gifted to coach Mitch Johnson for his 100th win.
- •Spurs are currently 7-2 this season.
- •Johnson took over as head coach in November 2024.
- •Wembanyama joined the Spurs as the first overall pick in 2023.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — After historic outing, Victor Wembanyama put focus on Mitch Johnson's 100th win
"Rather than keep the game ball as a keepsake after his 52-point, 24-rebound, eight-block performance against Dallas, he presented it to Mitch Johnson.
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