Wembanyama is playing dangerous game with crucial superstar skill

As crazy as it might sound, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is still figuring out his offensive game. This is despite him averaging 24.5 points in just 28.8 minutes per game this season. That only goes to show that he is just scratching the surface on his offensive potential.

While he is still working on finding the best offensive approach, he recently had some pretty interesting comments about his shot selection. He mentioned his reluctance towards having a go-to shot due to opposing teams being able to game plan for it.

In theory, that might make sense with teams already double- and triple-teaming him. On the other hand, having a go-to shot didn't stop the likes of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dirk Nowitzki, and Hakeem Olajuwon. Wemby might have that backwards.

Wembanyama is still mastering his offensive repertoire

Since he's returned from a two-game absence due to a hyperextended knee, he has played more on the perimeter. The results have been impressive, with him scoring 39 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves in 31 minutes.

He also dropped 33 points against the Utah Jazz in 26 minutes. He did so by mixing in mid-range jumpers from the foul line and by being more aggressive shooting threes.

While that may make some basketball purists angry, it's the right shot mix for him. Teams have been guarding him with smaller players. Therefore, having him iso in the high post, dribble into the middle of the lane, and shoot has been effective, as seen at the 44-second mark of the video below.

He can simply shoot over his man, and it's harder to double him when he is facing up in the center of the paint.

Wembanyama has taken big steps forward as a scorer

Even when defended by a traditional power forward such as Julius Randle, he can still exploit the matchup by spacing the floor and freeing up driving lanes for De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper. In turn, those three can collapse the defense and get him open shots on the perimeter.

Wembanyama's 3-point percentage has crept up to 38.9%, with him being more selective in taking threes playing a factor. He has been especially effective taking threes in transition with Fox or Castle pushing the pace and finding him trailing behind.

Factor in alley-oops, mid-range jumpers, and him drawing more free throws, and Wembanyama is finding his offensive footing.

Wemby's potential go-to shot may unlock his full potential

But what should be his go-to move? When the Spurs offense is clicking on all cylinders with Wembanyama, he's not playing in the post. Him doing so tends to grind the offense to a halt.

Based on that, he should focus more on the mid-range, with him shooting a blistering 45.7% on 3.7 shots per game from 10-22 feet. San Antonio has done a terrific job at getting him those shots, with him often using off-ball screens to get him the ball near the paint.

Taking more of those shots, around six attempts per game, would give him a reliable form of offense that's also difficult for teams to stop. He should also continue to take at least five threes per game while still mixing in alley-oops and the occasional drive to round out his offensive repertoire. That would be the key to him taking another step forward as a scorer.