5 Unexpected skills Victor Wembanyama brings to the Spurs

1. Defensive Switchability

Wembanyama is much more than just a shot blocker on defense. His length and agility allow him to switch onto much smaller guards on the perimeter and still be impactful. Playing Wemby in a lineup alongside Jeremy Sochan, Keldon Johnson, and Devin Vassell gives head coach Gregg Popovich length at every position and the versatility to switch every screen.

In a league that continues to push the pace and focus on getting quick mismatches in the pick-and-roll, it is impossible to understate the value of that type of defensive versatility. A guy like Wembanyama, who can switch onto smaller ballhandlers, get beat off the dribble, and then find his footing to recover and contest a shot, is incredibly rare.