Wembanyama's Olympic explosion reminiscent of very recent performance

Victor Wembanyama is discovering what it takes to win games at the highest level of competitive basketball and that should terrify every opponent slated to go up against him. In his first game, he posted 19 points, nine rebounds, four steals, three blocks and two assists. As impressive as the numbers are, they don't tell the story of the impact felt by Wemby's dominance, but it's a tale San Antonio Spurs fans will remember warmly.

In professional sports, it's extremely difficult to win games because everyone is so talented. Players are going to score points and come up with stops, making timing more important than anything. That's one of the nuances of the sport. The average fan may not remember the details of an entire game; what they'll remember are moments, and Wembanyama has already begun to make a habit of claiming his when they present themselves.

Wembanyama is choosing his spots more carefully

When you are the superstar of a team, you have a higher responsibility than your teammates to put the team in the best position to win games. You don't do that by emptying the tank in the first quarter. You do it by making sure your teammates can get going and taking over when your team is losing control, establishing dominance and stopping a run.

You're not allowed to fall into the background when things start going awry. You demand the ball and put your stamp on the game. That's exactly what Vic did when Team France fell behind by double digits in the first half versus Brazil, and it's what he did in the second half of his final game of the NBA season against Denver. Your points mean nothing if you can't score when the team needs a bucket the most. Your blocks lose their luster when your opponent scores at will in the fourth quarter.

The Alien already understands who he is and what's required of him. Many players don't learn how to operate like this until a few years into their career, but once again, Wemby is showing everyone that he is not like them.