3 Players that benefit most from Wembanyama sitting out of Summer League

2.) Julian Champagnie

While Wembanyama did not suit up in the California Classic, Julian Champagnie sure did, and boy did he ever show up!

A clear difference maker in those two games, Champagnie averaged 29.0 points and shot a fantastic 45.4% from three-point range. Some people may claim his stunning efficiency was a flash in the pan, but that couldn't be further from the truth. He has gone 49-of-123 from deep in his last 20 games for the Spurs. That's a pretty good sample size.

The Spurs recently signed Champagnie to a four-year, $12 million contract. They’re going to want to see a return on their investment in the form of impact on the game. With Wembanyama in the lineup, the second-year wing quieted down some, but now is the perfect time for him to continue his upward trajectory and take over the offense.