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Victor Wembanyama integrates Dirk Nowitzki's fadeaway in Spurs offseason practice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Victor Wembanyama integrates Dirk Nowitzki's fadeaway in Spurs offseason practice

Summary

Victor Wembanyama is working on mastering Dirk Nowitzki’s signature fadeaway during San Antonio Spurs offseason workouts. This development follows a successful season where Wembanyama guided the Spurs to the NBA Finals, despite their loss to the New York Knicks. He showed strong potential, particularly in the playoffs, and is expected to continue evolving his game., he has a history of training with basketball legends, including Hakeem Olajuwon this summer. The incorporation of a reliable mid-range shot could enhance his scoring versatility moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Wembanyama led Spurs to the NBA Finals last season.
•Spurs lost to the New York Knicks in five games.
•Wembanyama is targeting improvements in his mid-range shooting.
•He has worked with Dirk Nowitzki's trainer and Hakeem Olajuwon.
•Wembanyama turns 23 during the next season.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Victor Wembanyama is working on Dirk Nowitzki’s fadeaway, and it might be over for the NBA

What they're saying

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The San Antonio Spurs ranked No. 13 in our preseason power rankings last year. It felt like a reasonable placement for a team that had not made the playoffs the last six seasons. Instead, Victor Wembanyama led them all the way to the NBA Finals, where they suffered a devastating five-game loss to the New […]
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