MVP Favorite Victor Wembanyama finishes the first half with 8 points on 0-7 shooting. 8-9 from the free throw line
posted by u/LiamHundley · 2026-10-21 02:58 UTC
source: https://www.nba.com/game/okc-vs-sas-0022600003/box-score
Original link: https://www.nba.com/game/okc-vs-sas-0022600003/box-score
## Top comments
1. u/Parallel-Quality · 2026-10-21 02:59 UTC
If SGA had this statline it would have 50,000 upvotes, so it's only fair that I upvote this thread as well.
2. u/Jarxzz · 2026-10-21 03:00 UTC
I think Wemby has a legitimate claim to be the best player in the world and won’t overreact to 1 game.
However, his offense has always just been good not great
He still needs to take another large leap offensively to truly reach his potential
3. u/Asleep_Ground1710 · 2026-10-21 03:02 UTC
Wemby’s half court offense will always be inherently limited due to his height, high dribble that can be picked off easier so he can’t self create as well compared to smaller players, and high center of gravity
He’s a good shooter and good touch but not generational in either imo(think Shaq or KD efficiency wise)
4. u/RCA1202 · 2026-10-21 03:07 UTC
He's unquestionably the best defender in the world but he has no go to scoring move and that can be exploited
5. u/Abyss333333 · 2026-10-21 03:15 UTC
Dude really needs a basic hook shot
6. u/TopHatTony11 · 2026-10-21 03:17 UTC
I’d rather he not.
7. u/Independent_Elk_2494 · 2026-10-21 03:24 UTC
Run at rim -> throw ball at rim -> tap offensive rebound to himself -> dunk
8. u/MySilverBurrito · 2026-10-21 03:41 UTC
Need to give KD 15% of his check to teach him the hesi pull up jumper
9. u/BlankVoid2979 · 2026-10-21 03:32 UTC
bs excuse, he's not the first center in the nba. all the other all time greats just have a elite post game for when the game slows down.
wemby is just open 3s and lob merchant and cant do anything else.
10. u/nanobot001 · 2026-10-21 04:00 UTC
Couldn’t agree more
If Wemby wants to shoot jumpers, then he’s got eventually want to be Kevin Durant, except he’s never had that pedigree.
Unless and until he finds a way of being able to take over games offensively, the idea of an MVP candidate based on defence alone (no matter elite it is) is a wild NBA breaking assertion.
11. u/allwatchnocattle · 2026-10-21 04:52 UTC
It’s almost like he’s just 7’6 and isn’t actually that talented
12. u/Progenitor3 · 2026-10-21 05:33 UTC
This is the truth.
13. u/enokha · 2026-10-21 12:40 UTC
wtf I understand not being not so hyped on him offensively but he genuinely does things at 7'6 that is talent??
14. u/Dull_Job_6372 · 2026-10-21 03:05 UTC
He’s not a particularly good passer either is he?
15. u/tMeepo · 2026-10-21 05:30 UTC
I blame that on the guards, or the offensive system. He can't pass if nobody cuts or moves when he gets the ball. Look at every possession when wemby gets the ball at the top. 4 guys standing at the 3pt line, just watching the show.
If you look at jokic or even KAT at the 3. Many off-ball actions are taking place, resulting in backdoor cuts, open 3s. You can't make a nice pass when there is no nice pass to be made..
16. u/AbsoluteGarbaj · 2026-10-21 03:04 UTC
He’s the biggest big man that wouldnt play big.
17. u/Kdot32 · 2026-10-21 06:54 UTC
Because he’s a long man not a big man
18. u/Lopsided_Ad3341 · 2026-10-21 03:04 UTC
Everyone says I'm crazy for saying this but
I've thought for a while Victor isn't a #1 option offensively. Atleast not yet. I though the finals proved that
He's the best defensive player I've ever seen, and a great #2 offensively, but he needs his Kobe
I think it's Harper who can be the true #1 but this lineup is clunky, gotta send Fox to 6th man
19. u/Jarxzz · 2026-10-21 03:06 UTC
It’s probably a fair take. I think Wemby can or eventually can be the best offensive player on a championship team but he undoubtedly needs a ball handler next to him who is elite.
He’ll never be able to be a Shai/Luka/Lebron type player who can handle the ball at the top of the key and just spam PnR or run the offense
20. u/Lopsided_Ad3341 · 2026-10-21 03:18 UTC
ya in the finals he kept getting the ball so far out towards the perimeter and they'd ask him to create from there
Reminded me a little bit of Giannis when people realized his limitations and that he needs a shot creator to play with