Wembanyama’s Drives Are the Secret Weapon | San Antonio Spurs News

Victor Wembanyama quietly dominated the playoffs with an underrated weapon: his efficiency driving to the basket, leading all postseason players in field goal percentage on those moves. His ability to pull big men out, fake and attack, especially against centers like Hartenstein and Towns, proved devastating. Teams are starting to abandon traditional guard/wing matchups, opening even more lanes for him to exploit off the dribble. While some pundits push for a back-to-the-basket game, Wemby’s struggles there last season prove it’s not his strength — he thrives attacking the rim, shooting threes, and mixing in mid-range jumpers. Next season, doubling down on these drives could be the key to unlocking his scoring potential — and the Spurs’ offense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/46aaa34ae7757e00