The step back three made James Harden an MVP. The move was so signature it changed his career and the NBA forever. At his peak in 2020, 30% of Harden’s shots were step back threes and he was making 37% of them. 4 years later, a 7-foot-5 Victor Wembanyama now leads the NBA in step back three-point percentage… AS A ROOKIE. If you thought Harden broke the game… Wemby is about to obliterate it. This is not a joke. The step back three made James Harden an MVP. The move was so signature it changed his career and the NBA forever. At his peak in 2020, 30% of Harden’s shots were step back threes and ..read more

Wembanyama also expressed being flattered by the numerous compliments he received throughout the season, from players, coaches, journalists, and former NBA legends. “It reminds me that I am on the right track,” he summarized. So much so that in addition to the Rookie of the Year trophy, which he is undoubtedly set to win, the Frenchman found himself in the conversation for Defensive Player of the Year. One of the main contenders is none other than his compatriot, Rudy Gobert. “It would be far from a robbery if Rudy won it. However, I think a lot has changed since the start of the season. Rega ..read more

A tough season collectively, but it ended better than it started under the legendary coach Gregg Popovich. And it will allow the Spurs, like last year, to have a very high draft pick this summer to recruit a new young talent. Wembanyama is thinking about the future. He promises he will be much stronger in a few years. “I think in terms of development from my first game to my prime, I am at 15% of my capabilities today,” he estimated. Source: Le Figaro What’s the buzz on Twitter? BasketNews @BasketNews_com Europeans are proving their dominance in the NBA ? Regular season leaders in: ?? Luka ..read more

Mike Finger: That Trae Young is not a player for which San Antonio ever will be willing to pay market value. But the price isn’t set, right? Atlanta can want all day, but we control half of their options via their draft picks. So, they can: -Make a deal they guarantees they improve (tell me what that is?) -Stand pat for 3 years & pray -Deal with us (on our terms) What am I missing? — James Rodgers (@DrJamesBRodgers) April 15, 2024 ..read more

Wembanyama also expressed being flattered by the numerous compliments he received throughout the season, from players, coaches, journalists, and former NBA legends. “It reminds me that I am on the right track,” he summarized. So much so that in addition to the Rookie of the Year trophy, which he is undoubtedly set to win, the Frenchman found himself in the conversation for Defensive Player of the Year. One of the main contenders is none other than his compatriot, Rudy Gobert. “It would be far from a robbery if Rudy won it. However, I think a lot has changed since the start of the season. Regar ..read more

Before having “three weeks” to enjoy time with his family back in France, a country whose “food I miss,” he quipped, Wembanyama recounted his initial steps in the NBA. Without dwelling on superlatives, the 20-year-old could not hide the fact: his season was a great success, both in terms of avoiding injuries (71 games out of 82) and his performance (averaging 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 3.6 blocks per game ..read more

A tough season collectively, but it ended better than it started under the legendary coach Gregg Popovich. And it will allow the Spurs, like last year, to have a very high draft pick this summer to recruit a new young talent. Wembanyama is thinking about the future. He promises he will be much stronger in a few years. “I think in terms of development from my first game to my prime, I am at 15% of my capabilities today,” he estimated ..read more

ClutchPoints: The only players to receive over 1 billion views across NBA social media platforms during the 2023-24 regular season: LeBron James (1.9 billion) Steph Curry (1.7 billion) Victor Wembanyama (1.3 billion) Luka Doncic (1.2 billion) (via @NBAPR) pic.twitter.com/aWje6R3WSu The only players to receive over 1 billion views across NBA social media platforms during the 2023-24 regular season: LeBron James (1.9 billion) Steph Curry (1.7 billion) Victor Wembanyama (1.3 billion) Luka Doncic (1.2 billion) (via @NBAPR) pic.twitter.com/aWje6R3WSu — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 1 ..read more

ClutchPoints: Reporter: “As much as you always [want to] do more, what are you most proud of this rookie season?” Victor Wembanyama: “Having the unique stat lines, for example, in wins… And leading rookies in most categories. And leading the league in blocks.” (via @HectorLedesmaTV) pic.twitter.com/XSt9DUAghv ..read more

The Detroit Pistons (14-67) play against the San Antonio Spurs (21-60) at Frost Bank Center Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free) NBA League Pass: The most live games plus NBA TV. Free trial Game Time: 3:30 PM EDT on Sunday April 14, 2024 Detroit Pistons 0, San Antonio Spurs 0 (3:30 pm ET) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA Game 82: Starters for Spurs vs Pistons Jones vs Sasser Wesley vs Ivey Champagnie vs Wiseman Mamu vs Metu Collins vs Brown Jr. The Spurs are favored by 5 – 3:27 PM James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII If Detroit beats the Spurs, the Pistons will share the ..read more