San Antonio's superstar appears to have spent the summer attacking the weaknesses opponents exposed in the NBA Finals, adding strength and working with one of the greatest post players ever.
Victor Wembanyama has never been shy about reshaping his body every summer, but the photos surfacing this offseason might show his biggest transformation yet.
A side-by-side comparison shows Wembanyama in the summer of 2023 next to his 2026 frame. The difference is obvious. His shoulders are broader, his arms are fuller and his overall build looks far more powerful than the lanky frame he brought into the NBA. He was also spotted working out at De'Aaron Fox's home gym in Katy, Texas, alongside Harrison Barnes and recently signed forward Tobias Harris. The photos backed up what the comparison suggested.
Wembanyama entered the NBA at around 210 pounds as a rookie. He was listed at 235 pounds the following season and said in 2025 that he had pushed close to 245. Each offseason has added more strength to a frame that once raised questions about how he would handle physical play inside.
The most important part of this transformation is what the added muscle could mean for his game. Wembanyama shot 27% from the field in the NBA Finals, a difficult stretch where San Antonio's offense often pulled him away from the rim and into contested jumpers. For a player with his size and length, relying too heavily on perimeter shots takes him away from his biggest advantages.
The added strength appears designed to change that. A stronger Wembanyama has a better chance to establish deeper post position, finish through contact and punish smaller defenders near the basket.
That possibility gained more attention Friday when Kel'el Ware's agent posted a photo of Ware, Wembanyama and Hakeem Olajuwon after a training session. Olajuwon remains one of the greatest post players in NBA history, and his footwork has influenced generations of big men.
Wembanyama pairing a stronger frame - rumors suggest he's gained 25 pounds - with more advanced post moves would give defenses another problem to solve.
The timing also matters. San Antonio is coming off a Finals loss, and Wembanyama appears to be addressing one of the areas where opponents found success. He is entering his fourth NBA season with more strength, more experience and elite mentorship around him.
The reigning Defensive Player of the Year, who led the NBA in blocks and stretched defenses across the court now appears determined to become even more dangerous near the rim. The Spurs have spent years building toward Wembanyama's prime. His offseason transformation suggests the next version of him could be the most difficult one to defend yet.
