Victor Wembanyama just shoved a reminder right in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's face

Victor Wembanyama gave the San Antonio Spurs everything in Game 4. With the San Antonio Spurs’ back against the wall, staring down a potential 3-1 deficit, Wembanyama was the best offensive player on the court. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the one who struggled on offense in this game, and Wembanyama reminded him that there are two superstars in this series.

The Spurs big man delivered a monster showing on Sunday night, pouring in 33 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two steals, and three blocks while shooting 11-of-22 from the floor, 3-of-7 from deep range, and 8-of-9 from the free-throw line. Right when the Spurs needed him most, Wembanyama finally turned up the heat on offense.

Meanwhile, Gilgeous-Alexander really struggled to produce his usual numbers.

Victor Wembanyama reminded Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that he can dominate on offense, too

Gilgeous-Alexander is a two-time MVP. Two straight. He was also one of two unanimous selections to this year’s All-NBA First Team. The other was Nikola Jokic. Wembanyama received one Second Team vote.

There’s no doubting Gilgeous-Alexander’s talent, falling aside. He’s one of the greatest shot-makers in recent NBA memory, and perhaps one of the best in NBA history.

But he’s not the only superstar in the series. More specifically, he’s not the only superstar in the series who can come in clutch on the offensive end when his team needs him to.

For the most part, Wembanyama is known for his defense. He may end up going down as the best defender to ever grace an NBA basketball court. He’s already on his way there, being voted as the first-ever unanimous Defensive Player of the Year this season.

However, the Spurs needed more from him on offense. In Games 2 and 3, Wembanyama wasn’t quite aggressive enough. He didn’t even crack 20 shot attempts in either game.

But that changed in Game 4. He upped his aggressiveness, he was more intent on scoring himself, and he utilized his height similar to the way he did in his Game 1 Master Class.

That’s what the Spurs need. They need this version of Wembanyama. The version that counters Gilgeous-Alexander’s often elite offensive production with great production of his own.

In Game 4, Gilgeous-Alexander only took 15 shots. Only seven free throws. He only scored 19 points. Wembanyama outdueled him on offense.

And the Spurs got the win because of it.

Gilgeous-Alexander is going to bounce back. It’s almost certain. But for right now, Wembanyama sent him a reminder. There are two offensive forces in this series.

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