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.

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.

Victor Wembanyama dominated the Mavericks in the season opener. Colin Cowherd had a bold take about the Spurs center.

San Antonio found itself on national television Wednesday night for the “welcome the next generation” opening game matchup — Cooper Flagg and the Mavs against Wembanyama and

As the NBA continues it's wild opening week, the New Orleans Pelicans matched up with the San Antonio Spurs Friday night. Zion Williamson and Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama dunked on Cooper Flagg’s debut. And shot over it. And dribbled around it. And reminded everyone what was missing the last two months of the French star’s second season.

After his unreal season opener, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs faced the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson. Right from the opening tip, Wembanyama took the challenge of guarding the Pelicans star, but on the first play of the game, Williamson threw down a monster dunk on him that sent the New Orleans crowd into a frenzy.

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