Overview
- Speaking on The Ringer’s Game Over podcast, LeBron James’s agent answered yes when asked if Wembanyama can become the GOAT, citing health and avoiding perception penalties as the key factors.
- The Spurs have won 10 straight to reach 42–16, sitting two games behind the Thunder for the West’s top seed, sharpening focus on Wembanyama’s impact.
- Wembanyama is averaging 24.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.9 blocks through 44 games, bolstering his candidacy as an elite two-way force.
- After a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder ended his 2024–25 season in February 2025, Wembanyama returned this season and has reestablished himself as the Spurs’ centerpiece.
- LeBron James has praised Wembanyama’s maturity, and coverage notes a possible Spurs-Lakers playoff meeting that could spotlight the league’s present and future stars.