The Spurs' ability to beat the Pelicans after Victor Wembanyama fouled out speaks volumes about his upgraded supporting cast

Victor Wembanyama has taken over the opening week of the 2025–2026 NBA season, leaving everyone in awe. Even though it’s only been two games, his dominance has already convinced Tracy McGrady that the NBA has found its future face of the league.

Zion Williamson dunked on Victor Wembanyama during the first quarter of the Pelicans' matchup against the Spurs on Friday night.

NBA legend Kevin Garnett offers high amounts of praise to Victor Wembanyama following his dominant opening night performance

Russell Westbrook has played in 1,238 NBA games and has won this award in every single one. He is incapable of turning off his Russ-ness. Indeed, his first game with the Kings went about as you'd expect. Here he is turning the ball over at one end, then racing down the floor for a chase-down block.

In the Spurs' regular-season opener against the Dallas Mavericks, Wembanyama simply eviscerated his competition. He went into volcano mode and spewed 40 points on 15-of-21 shooting from the field, 15 rebounds, and three blocked shots. The French native also provided several highlight reel-worthy plays that made fans drop their jaws in disbelief.

In an interview on "First Things First," Olajuwon revealed that he initially believed Wembanyama was only joking when he mentioned training with him. After all, the All-Star already had a diverse skill set that allowed him to bring the ball up himself, shoot three-pointers and even score inside.

Victor Wembanyama wasn't just good during the San Antonio Spurs ' 125-92 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. He was historic as his 40 points broke Hall of Famer George Gervin's previous franchise record for the most points scored in a season-opening game.