Wembanyama has quickly made himself one of the best players in the NBA. In his second year in the league, he already is averaging 25 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and a whop

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Milwaukee Bucks star point guard Damian Lillard got an up-close look at the impact San Antonio Spurs second-year phenom Victor Wembanyama can have on

The NBA is an ever-evolving league, and Victor Wembanyama is dragging it kicking and screaming into the next era.

Alas, Wembanyama, the far-and-away front-runner for Defensive Player of the Year, can make titans look like Spud Webb. The Spurs’ second-year stud did not block the unblockable shot. Instead, he pulled off something more impressive.

The Bucks had a plan to make the second-year Spurs phenom uncomfortable. Antetokounmpo and his teammates executed that plan to perfection.

Damian Lillard had 26 points and eight assists, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-105.

Victor Wembanyama and Cade Cunningham are among the list of players who should be guaranteed spots in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.

This season’s first superstar battle between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama decidedly ... "It's different," said Damian Lillard, who finished with 26 points and eight assists.

MILWAUKEE -- Less than two minutes into Wednesday night's showdown between the Milwaukee Bucks and San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama took a pass in semi-transition, pump-faked and floated into a one-legged 3-pointer. A few minutes later, he drove baseline, challenged Giannis Antetokounmpo at the rim and double-clutched for an absurd finish.

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking ahead to their next matchup against the Orlando Magic but they may be without a few players. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lilla

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and Khris Middleton all landed ... Milwaukee was very impressed with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama from their recent matchup against him.