The San Antonio Spurs are 4-0 in their most recent stretch of games, and Victor Wembanyama couldn't be happier, even if his individual stats have taken a bit of a hit.
The San Antonio Spurs are a perfect 4-0 in their last games, beating the Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Dallas Mavericks twice. Granted, the Thunder were without all five starters in that game, but the Spurs have made a statement all season long: they are the biggest threat to OKC out West.
Thanks to excellent play from Keldon Johnson, Stephon Catsle, and Carter Bryant, the Spurs are cruising. Victor Wembanyama, of course, has been both stellar and consistent, although his play has taken a slight step back since his red-hot start to the season.
According to him, that's one hundred percent intentional.
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Wembanyama Reveals Sole Priority
This season, Wembanyama has broken out as an MVP candidate. He is averaging 23.9 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks.
In their most recent win over the Mavericks, he scored only 16 inefficient points, but was perfectly happy to slide into a secondary role behind Castle, who posted a 40-point double-double. Wembanyama's rebounding and defense were understated, but he doesn't have to play flashy as long as the Spurs are winning.
"Winning is so important for me that I'm willing to sacrifice individual stats, you know, but I'm also conscious that the best way to help my team win is by being a great player as well, a great individual player," he said. "But ultimately, I mean, I'm really just, I'll do whatever it takes to win, you know, that's what I mean."
Wembanyama is more than comfortable calling himself a great player, and no one would argue against him. Of course, if he were to go out and drop 50 points, 14 rebounds, and six blocks, it's safe to say that the Spurs would be better for it, but averaging those numbers is simply not sustainable.
Instead, Wemby is content to rise to the occasion when needed, but knows he is surrounded by players who can take over games.
As long as it results in wins, neither superstar nor fans will complain about his statlines. If losses start to pile up, a conversation can be had, but for now, both Wemby and the Spurs are dominating with a degree of regularity not seen since the Tim Duncan years.