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Victor Wembanyama could pose future challenges for NBA teams

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:22 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Victor Wembanyama could pose future challenges for NBA teams

Summary

Victor Wembanyama's growth remains a concern for NBA teams, according to Vince Goodwill. After a standout 2025-26 season, Goodwill pointed to Wembanyama's physical and mental development as areas for improvement. He averaged 25.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, and led the NBA with 3.08 blocks. The Spurs finished the season at 62-20 and reached the NBA Finals, where Wembanyama set records as the youngest player to average double-digits in points, rebounds, and blocks during the postseason. The league may need to prepare for Wembanyama's leap in performance as he gains experience in the playoffs.

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Key Details

•Goodwill cites Wembanyama's learning curve as his next big step.
•Wembanyama won the 2025-26 Defensive Player of the Year award.
•He averaged 29 minutes in the regular season and increased to 39 in the Finals.
•Wembanyama helped the Spurs reach the NBA Finals after eliminating three teams.
•He became the youngest player to average 20 points, 10 rebounds, and four blocks in the playoffs.

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