San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama took home the first Western Conference Player of the Week award of the 2025–26 NBA season but kept his reaction short and composed. “Oh, that’s cool. I have a game today, though,” Wembanyama said after Monday’s 121–103 win over the Toronto Raptors.
Wembanyama led the Spurs to a 4–0 start, matching the best opening in franchise history. He averaged 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, and six blocks per game during the first four games of the season, anchoring both ends of the floor while maintaining elite efficiency. Against Toronto, he posted 24 points on 7-of-8 shooting with 15 rebounds and a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line.
Despite his individual success, Wembanyama downplayed personal recognition. “A little bit of pride, you know,” he said. “But I think the most important stat is the three and 0 before getting this Player of the Week. Three wins, no losses. So this is what I’m focused on.”
The 21-year-old also reflected on the Spurs’ progress, emphasizing that recent victories were games they “were supposed to win.” He noted that maintaining consistency has become part of the team’s new standard. “We’re where we want to be,” he said. “To lose this game tonight, we would have had to throw it away—and we didn’t do it. It shows progress.”
Efficiency has been a central focus for Wembanyama, who credited his offseason work in shot selection and decision-making. “The best way to help my team is to take the highest quality shots possible,” he said. “Sometimes it’s easy to underestimate the value of turning down shots.”
When asked about the team’s strong chemistry, Wembanyama said winning has helped create a positive atmosphere. “It’s a little bit easier to go to bed at night when you win,” he said. “It’s easier to go to practice and do the hard things because you have the results right in front of your eyes.”
Wembanyama has also extended his streak to 89 consecutive games with at least one blocked shot, now the fourth-longest in NBA history. He acknowledged that defensive impact goes beyond blocks. “There are many ways to impact the game,” he said. “It’s going to happen more and more that guys turn down shots.”
As the Spurs prepare to face Miami at home, Wembanyama’s dominance continues to fuel San Antonio’s perfect start. “Wow,” he said when told the Spurs had never begun a season 5–0. “Let’s beat that record.”
