It took only three seasons for Victor Wembanyama to do exactly what the San Antonio Spurs drafted him for — bring them back to the NBA Finals.
The once proud franchise had fallen on hard times in 2023, going 22-60 and landing the top pick in that year’s draft, where they took the 7’4” phenom out of France.
It paid off instantly with Wembanyama earning unanimous Rookie of the Year honors in his first season as the team began its turnaround. His combination of height, length and skill makes him a talent unlike any the league has seen before, and it goes beyond his already-imp...
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