Victor Wembanyama is already one of the faces of the NBA, yet it’s easy to forget that this is only his third season in the league. His impact on the San Antonio Spurs has been immediate and profound: the team is back near the top of the Western Conference and currently sits second with a 29-13 record. Still, as often happens with generational talents, the room for growth remains enormous.

Speaking about it was Gilbert Arenas, who described Wembanyama as a player still learning and adapting to the NBA level game by game. A natural process – though one that, in his case, unfolds under constant spotlight. The feeling is that Wemby is still shaping the final version of his game.

One of the key areas concerns how he scores. Attacking off the dribble is already one of his biggest weapons: he catches the ball, beats his defender, and gets to the rim with disarming ease. Arenas, however, points to the next step – perhaps the decisive one: becoming more effective without putting the ball on the floor.

Scoring off the catch, saving energy, punishing defenses even away from the basket – those are crucial skills to win against teams like Edwards’ Timberwolves.

Wemby is learning in real time, adapting in real time. If he starts playing without putting the ball on the floor, their chances of reaching the Conference Finals increase significantly.

Gilbert Arenas

This is far from a minor detail. In the Playoffs, where every possession matters and series stretch on, the ability to be impactful without forcing plays becomes essential. Wembanyama knows it, and signs of growth are already visible. The numbers tell the story of a breakout season: 24 points and 11 rebounds per game, the best averages of his young career.

I’m sorry, but in a best-of-seven series, with him dominating and controlling the game defensively, they have a chance. And if he starts scoring without wasting energy? Then good luck to everyone.

Gilbert Arenas

Now comes the most crucial test: the Playoffs, where San Antonio has been absent since the 2018/19 season. It will be Wembanyama’s first time, and the level of pressure will be unlike anything he’s faced so far. But the Spurs are no longer a surprise. With Wemby at the center of the project and support from players like De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle, San Antonio has the tools to go far.

If Wembanyama continues to refine the details, the gap between talent and dominance could shrink much faster than expected.