Victor Wembanyama's superstardom just made the Spurs' job much harder

Teams across the league spent this summer building out rosters that can counter the Spurs. But no matter who they draft, trade for, or sign, they'll never find someone who can replicate Victor Wembanyama's impact. With him, San Antonio has the greatest advantage in the NBA, and they must do their job to put him in a position to succeed.

So far, they've done well by him. Throughout the early stages of his career, the Spurs' front office made moves to surround Wemby with several talented players, and the results have followed. By his third year, they made a run to the NBA Finals, and they're among the favorites to win the title in 2027.

But as Wemby continues to cement his superstardom, the competition will get tougher. There's a bigger target on his back now, so the Spurs must continue to find ways to optimize his unique skill set and advantage.

The Spurs got Wemby some much needed front court support

Victor Wembanyama played the most minutes in the 2026 NBA Finals (199). That's an insane total for a 7'4" player in a five-game series, especially when you consider he played 44 more minutes than the starting center opposite him, Karl-Anthony-Towns.

This wasn't the best formula for winning, as it left Wemby gassed late in games, making it difficult for him to execute in the clutch. But San Antonio had no choice but to lean on him this much since Luke Kornet struggled to hold it down in his minutes.

They immediately fixed that this summer by adding depth to their frontcourt. Tarris Reed Jr. and Jayden Quaintance (if healthy) can be reliable options to bring off the bench and hold things down to give Wemby some rest.

In effect, this allows Victor to dominate even more on both ends. He can exert more energy with fresher legs, which puts him in a better position to execute in the clutch during big playoff games.

The Spurs have several good decision-makers

San Antonio built a stacked backcourt made up of De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, and De'Aaron Fox. The benefit of a setup like this is that they can all operate as decision-makers with the ball in their hands, which is perfect for Victor Wembanyama.

It's a luxury to have so many teammates who can find him in the right spots on offense. We saw that last season with Stephon Castle, who knew where to perfectly place the ball for Wemby to catch and finish at the rim.

As Fox and Harper continue to perfect their chemistry with Victor, the Spurs' offense will get even more dangerous, and he will be tougher to contain. Critics used to be confused about this three-guard setup, but it's already been paying dividends and will continue to improve.

Great teams know how to put their best players in position to succeed. Whether that's surrounding them with perfect teammates or cultivating the right system, front offices and coaching staffs must do everything in their power to optimize their superstars. So far, the Spurs have done a great job of that, and that won't be stopping any time soon.

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