The San Antonio Spurs may have just wrapped up one of their worst seasons in history, but rookie Victor Wembanyama is already sending waves through the NBA with his standout performance. Wembanyama, who finished his first season with an average of 21.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 3.6 blocks per game, has Spurs fans hopeful for the future despite a poor 22-60 record. According to an article from Axios, his player efficiency rating is already drawing comparisons to basketball legends such as Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan.

The young star's impact on the court can easily be described as breathtaking. Witnessing him quickly rise to compile a collection of "firsts" and impressive stats, the podcast "No Dunks" dedicated a minute-long segment to wrap them up. In addition, his rookie highlights were enough to inspire a bracket by Air Alamo contributor Ty Jager. Wembanyama's season has also been immortalized in a unique Renaissance-inspired art piece titled "W: Year One" by French sports illustrator Caroline Blanchet, which according to a post on KENS 5, captures his best moves from the season.

Wembanyama himself remains optimistic and focused on the long-term, stating in a Friday press conference that he fully trusts his teammates and the project at hand. As fans have gotten to personally know him, it has come out that Wemby keeps a strict hour of reading time daily and uses unique drills to stave off ankle injuries. His off-court habits and on-court prowess have kept San Antonio buzzing, with fans sharing their favorite moments on social media platforms, most notably his blocks against other remarkable players in the league.

Looking ahead, the stakes are high for the 7-footer, who is in the running for two significant NBA end-of-season awards: Defensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year. Respected ESPN writer Brian Windhorst recently predicted that big-name players would want to join Wembanyama, potentially transforming the Spurs into a hot destination. San Antonio Sports Star host Jason Minnix told Axios, "I know Pop has said the organization won't skip steps, but this does not need to be a slow rebuild. Victor is ready to take over the league,"