Victor Wembanyama's impactful playmaking is more proof of his offensive dominance

Victor Wembanyama's dominance this season isn't just about his video game-like scoring numbers or stifling rim protection and shot-blocking ability. He's also doing an amazing job of leveraging the attention he demands from opponents to make plays for his teammates.

Wemby's passing has always been one of the most underrated elements of his game. This season, he's averaging 3.1 assists, an impressive mark for a player at his size and position. In the Spurs' recent victory over the Golden State Warriors, he dished out six dimes, mixing it up by finding teammates in transition and in the half-court.

Those assists aren't just attractive numbers for stat-sheet watchers to obsess over or pretty plays to throw onto highlight reels. They're a vital part of the Spurs' overall offensive attack.

Wemby understands how to use his gravity on offense

There's more to being a number one offensive option than being a dynamic scorer and shot creator. It's also extremely important for those sorts of players to utilize their gravity to create opportunities for their teammates.

That's where Wembanyama excels. He understands how much attention he demands from defenses, and once they close in on him, he can make the right read and send the ball off to the open man.

That was best exemplified in Friday night's game against the Warriors. In the first quarter, he drove the ball down the middle of the floor against Draymond Green. Yaxel Lendeborg sank in from the deep left corner to help, and Wemby wisely flung the ball over to Stephon Castle for a wide-open three-pointer.

Plays like that happen because opponents know how much of a scoring threat Wembanyama is. His gravity puts defenders at a disadvantage by forcing them to scramble and leave their spots. He has enough basketball IQ to react and dish the ball to the right person.

This is further proof of Wemby's elite all-around impact

When you're putting together a list of the best all-around players in the game, The Alien should be near the top. He's the best defender in the NBA and is also one of the top rebounders and scorers.

Even when his shot isn't there, he can make an offensive impact by dishing the rock to open teammates. In that win against the Warriors, he only had 12 points, but his playmaking was a huge part of the Spurs' offensive dominance.

His style of play is essential for this team. They need him to be an elite all-around force to maintain their strong two-way production. Without his shot-blocking, this defense wouldn't be as great as it is. The same goes for the other end. The Spurs are not the same offensive group without Wemby's scoring and passing.

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