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San Antonio Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama has become one of the leaders of a young Spurs squad. Ahead of the 2025-26 season, the Frenchman spoke to the media on Monday where he set sky-high expectations for himself and the Spurs
He predicted that the Spurs would reach their best seed since 2017. During the 2016-17 season, San Antonio finished No.2 behind the Golden State Warriors.
“Success would be getting to the playoffs and not the play-in,” said Victor Wembanyama [start from 9:20]. “So I guess that means the sixth seed.”
This will be coach Mitch Johnson's first full season after becoming head coach. He succeeded the legendary Gregg Popovich, who quit the coaching job and moved into the role of President of Basketball operations.
He will be looking to guide the Spurs to their first playoffs since 2019, when they lost in the first round to the Denver Nuggets.
Last season will be his reference after a great Sophomore season finished early due to injury. He was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder following the All-Star game. He then missed the remainder of the season as the Spurs faltered and missed the postseason again.
He made his return during the 2025 preseason and showed glimpses of his talent. He helped the Spurs defeat the Pacers 133-104 on Friday to cap off a5-0 undefeated preseason. The 2024 Rookie of the Year ended the clash with 17 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks.
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