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The San Antonio Spurs are shutting Victor Wembanyama down for the remainder of Summer League, sources told ESPN.

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

No surprise here - he kicked ass against the Blazers even if it ended in a loss. Better to protect the kid and encourage him to bulk up where he can and save him for the regular season.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think most high level players only play 1-2 games in summer league anyway, so this isn't surprising to me at all

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

To be fair, I'm surprised he played at all. There's nothing to gain from this and it only risks injury.

These aren't the players or the system that he's going to be using during the regular season.

If he's your guy, he's your guy. He has nothing to prove at this level.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Glad he had a great game before being forced out.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wouldn't be surprised if they were sitting him out BECAUSE he had a good game. They saw the reactions of the other game and decided not to risk any more bad press.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

He is going to be packing arenas all year if he stays healthy. That 2nd game got the Wemby hype train off and running.