The Victor Wembanyama experience for the San Antonio Spurs and NBA fans is officially underway.
Wemby made his Las Vegas Summer League debut tonight against No. 2 pick Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets.
The young French phenom struggled in his Summer League debut, finishing the game with nine points (2-13 FG), eight rebounds, and five blocks.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Wembanyama’s first-ever NBA Summer League game.
Wemby’s rim protection is very very very real. as expected
— ♕ (@shpillo_) July 8, 2023
Wemby is going to be so fun for the league.
— Chris Manning 🏀 (@LD2K) July 8, 2023
I’ve seen enough Wemby is a bust
— rhex999☀️(like limit) (@rhex_rl) July 8, 2023
Yeah it’s over… it’s Wemby’s league
— LegendOfWinning (@LegendOfWinning) July 8, 2023
Yea Wemby gonna be absurd in transition, can catch it over everybody and easily rise for buckets or can put it on the floor and drive/pass.
— RB (Ringless Bitch) (@RyB_311) July 8, 2023
Wemby just dribbles and the crowd goes nuts for him oohing and ahhing 😂
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) July 8, 2023
Wemby misses his first three shots including a dunk attempt
Then he gets a block and a board before a lefty dish
Then he catches in the paint and turns around for a short jumper and-1
— Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 8, 2023
Yeah Wemby is sick
— Dan Greenberg (@StoolGreenie) July 8, 2023
Wemby’s presence alone opens up so many opportunities for him to get easy assists
— ♕ (@shpillo_) July 8, 2023
It’s gonna get scary when Wemby gets comfortable and into the motions
— ²³🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) July 8, 2023
Wemby is going to be in the DPOY race this season
— DBG (@DBGyt_) July 8, 2023
It’s early but Victor Wembanyama is the best player in NBA history.
My column:
— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) July 8, 2023
me literally saying “it’s ok!” out loud when wembanyama missed his first couple shots bc i cannot fathom having that amount of pressure at 19
— Molly Morrison (@mollyhannahm) July 8, 2023
Victor Wembanyama is very lucky that he’s going to make a good living because if he didn’t, there’s no way he would be able to buy pants
— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) July 8, 2023
This Victor Wembanyama guy is trash.. just missed a dunk 😂
— Davo Migo (@DeeBlockDavo) July 8, 2023
So far most impressed with Wemby’s use of his left hand, shooting and passing. Obviously has extreme skill. EXTREME rim-protecting length. Only question to be answered in real games: Enough physicality?
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 8, 2023
Man I can’t wait for that LeBron vs Wemby game
— ²³🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) July 8, 2023
Wemby gotta get his weight up cuz Jokic not moving on that post up
— ²³🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) July 8, 2023
This Wemby game reminds me so much of the Lonzo 2017 year. Crowd on its feet at anything he does. Insane atmosphere.
— Raj C. (@RajChipalu) July 8, 2023
Wemby a freak ⏸️
It’s not fair lmao.
— (@HeatvsHaters) July 8, 2023
Wemby’s passing has been really high level
— Matthew (@sponhourm) July 8, 2023
Victor Wembanyama is 7’5 out there doing a Hesi crossover like Iverson!
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING AT?! 👽
— 73-9 and THEY LIED (@CuffsTheLegend) July 8, 2023
If Victor Wembanyama is going to pass like this, I might have to upgrade my seat on the hype train.
— Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey) July 8, 2023
Victor Wembanyama’s first quarter here in Las Vegas reminds me of Ante Zizic’s summer league debut. Pretty clear immediately that Wembanyama is gassed after playing a long season overseas and just doesn’t have what it takes to thrive in the NBA game.
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) July 8, 2023
Wemby getting hacked like crazy in the post
— ²³🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) July 8, 2023
His teammates’ inability to finish costing Wemby assists.
— Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) July 8, 2023
Wonder if Wemby asked to guard Brandon Miller? Appears that way. Love it. Even went out and blocked Miller’s deep 3 attempt.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 8, 2023
Like Wemby’s 3-point shooting mechanics. Looks natural, pure. If he can start making 35% of 3s, will start seeming unfair.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 8, 2023
Wemby is going to be a PROBLEM on the defensive end 🍿
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 8, 2023
Interesting: Wemby chose No. 1 because he can’t see himself being behind anybody. OK, great. But now No. 1 will be a target on his back. Established NBA stars will say, Oh, OK, watch THIS.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 8, 2023
Liked what I saw from Wemby in the first half, forced some shots but all around game is there. He should also have like 5 assist if guys would make their layups
— Spurs Culture (@SpursCulture) July 8, 2023
Wemby is instantly top 5 of players who’s careers look over after every fall
— RB (Ringless Bitch) (@RyB_311) July 8, 2023
Why does everyone want to see Wemby fail so bad? He’s got haters for no reason
— #1 ranked snitch ref (@DevInTheLab) July 8, 2023
He’s not scoring like a demon, but Wemby’s defense is SMOTHERING. His passing has been stellar too, but he needs to hold onto the ball a bit better.
— Nic (@NicYarbro) July 8, 2023
Nahhh man Wemby just got dunked on wtf
— ²³🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) July 8, 2023
Kai Jones welcomed Wemby to the NBA
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) July 8, 2023
Wow. Whoa. Wemby just got posterized by, I believe, 6-11 Kai Jones.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 8, 2023
Rough debut for Wemby
— LegendOfWinning (@LegendOfWinning) July 8, 2023
“Malika, my sources tell me that after the game tonight, Victor Wembanyama’s security guard plans to tackle Christina Aguilera.” pic.twitter.com/Q5kspxGZ4E
— Hubie Talks Hoops (@HubieTalksHoops) July 8, 2023
They compared Wembanyama to Kareem and LeBron but really he’s just Rudy Gobert with a green light.
— Jay King (@ByJayKing) July 8, 2023
Wemby is 19 yrs old btw guys we don’t need to slander him off one summer league game
— ²³🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) July 8, 2023
Crazy that Wemby is a bust
— Mikey O’ver (@MikeyOver1) July 8, 2023
Wemby will not have the offensive impact a far more physical Zion has had – when Zion has been available. Wemby doesn’t yet have the quick spring or shot-block timing Holmgren has. But Wemby is JUST SO TALL AND LONG that his biggest rookie instinct will be on D, just standing.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 8, 2023
Best way I can describe Victor Wembanyama’s summer league debut is that it was uncomfortable to watch. But I’ll buy any Wemby stock being sold tonight.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) July 8, 2023
spurs are undefeated in the wemby era
literally have never lost a game since he joined the franchise
— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) July 8, 2023
i want wemby to shoot it 50 times a game every game idc idc
— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) July 8, 2023
