Back, Victor Vembanyama has individual trophies in the background

Encouraging after suffering a left knee counterextension last week, Victor Vembanyama really came back after only two missed matches. Still a substitute, the Frenchman shined against the Grizzlies with 30 points in just 21 minutes. That’s the problem The Spurs lost.

“We adapt to the opponent: that’s good because it means we can look everyone in the eye. It’s also bad because we’re at the level of an opponent that sometimes we should just push aside.”, analyzes the San Antonio pivot. “We were good, but we didn’t know how to finish actions and possessions. We leave opponents in matches.

And “Wemby” could not make a difference watching the last 210 seconds of the match from the bench… “It’s very difficult. I have to trust the staff. Basketball is a team sport. We have to trust each other and take responsibility”the All-Star regrets the end of the match spent on the bench.

65 matches? “I pay attention to that”

The Texas franchise’s priority is clearly to keep its gem healthy for the spring. But with 14 matches already missed, Victor Wembanyama doesn’t have many wildcards left to stay on track and play the 65 matches necessary to qualify for individual trophies. The subject is not taboo in San Antonio.

“There are many variables at play and this is one of them”admitted Mitch Johnson before the match against Memphis. “The priority is his long-term health. We want him to be healthy for a long time, not just for the next games. I know that. The rest is there, but I don’t know where it is. So we need to talk about it. Nothing is set in stone.”

“Wemby” is the first to admit that he is thinking about this famous bar. “I pay attention to it. But the medical staff tries to make it as little of a factor as possible.”explains the Frenchman, who is not yet certain that he will face the Lakers this Wednesday night, but should stay in his place if he feels good after this return.

So far, Victor Wembanyama has played 22 games out of 36 for Spurs. He has already missed 14, out of a possible 17, and therefore only has three wildcards until the end of the season if he is to qualify for trophies. Especially since he also has to play more than 20 minutes, because played time played is also part of the criteria…

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How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.