Entering his third season, it's not far-fetched to say that San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama is on an all-time great trajectory. Well, to be the best, you have to learn from the best, and that's exactly what Wemby has been doing this season. First, Wemby was seen working out with Minnesota Timberwolves legend Kevin Garnett. And recently, Marc Stein reported that Wemby was playing fullcourt runs in Los Angeles, as expected, he looked stellar.
Garnett previously openly advised Wembanyama to stay in the US, specifically mentioning LA this offseason. It seems like Wemby took this message to heart. Staying in the US for most of the offseason and training with KG could take Wemby's game to the next level.
Looks like Wemby listened to KG. https://t.co/YFNi2XuKy2 pic.twitter.com/vKsiK8NNj5
— Josh Paredes (@Josh810) September 1, 2025
Garnett's point about staying in the US for the majority of the summer is an interesting one. Playing against premier competition in LA could certainly benefit the 21-year-old stud as he prepares for the upcoming season. Plus, as KG noted, Wemby already knows what France is like, having grown up there. As Wembanyama aims to take the next jump in his NBA career, fully immersing himself in the culture will be beneficial. Wembanyama spent some time at the Shaolin temple with Monks earlier this summer and now appears to be in the US working on his game.
Wembanyama is on a path to greatness and KG will help him
Wemby is already a top-10 player in the league; however, he has another level to reach. Working with an all-time great big man in KG can help Wembanyama do this. It's not a perfect comparison, but LeBron James famously worked out with Hakeem Olajuwon before winning his first championship. Many other greats have learned from legends of the past as well. Wemby has previously been around Tim Duncan. Learning from both KG and Duncan will undoubtedly help Wembanyama.
One area of improvement for Wemby that KG could help with is shot selection. Notably, the 7-foot-3 big man shot 8.8 3-pointers and 9.9 2-pointers with just 4.9 shots at the rim last season. Adding some extra strength and aggression could help. The Spurs could also utilize him in different ways. Still, this is a clear area of growth that Garnett could help Wemby with.
Wemby has been highly impressive in his two years in the league, posting averages of 22.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 3.7 blocks. Before going down with a blood clot injury, Wembanyama was the runaway favorite for Defensive Player of the Year. In his rookie season, Wemby finished second in DPOY voting behind Rudy Gobert. Even though he only played in 46 games last season, Wemby's 176 total blocks led the NBA, with Brook Lopez's 148 being second place.
Wembanyama is already the league's best defender in many people's eyes. Entering his third season, he could take an All-NBA first team leap.