Spurs' Wembanyama Nears NBA History
Victor Wembanyama posted 39 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocks in a win over the Boston Celtics and is now flirting with NBA history—if he plays in enough games, he could become the youngest player ever to reach certain statistical milestones. His perimeter shooting continues to evolve and confound defenses, but his status for tonight’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets is uncertain.
Wembanyama's performance against Boston put him within striking distance of being the youngest player in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 3 assists per game. He must play in 65 games to qualify for the milestones. The Spurs-Nuggets game is the second night of a back-to-back, making Wembanyama's availability uncertain due to injury management. He was previously on a minutes restriction following an ankle sprain earlier this season. If Wembanyama reaches the statistical thresholds, he would surpass Shaquille O'Neal as the youngest to hit those marks. The Spurs' remaining schedule includes matchups against teams like the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder, games that could impact their playoff positioning and Wembanyama's playing time.
