Sportsgrid-Staff

Struggles for San Antonio Spurs as Young Roster Faces Challenges

Victor Wembanyama, despite being a standout presence on the San Antonio Spurs, couldn&#8217;t prevent the team&#8217;s struggles in the recent in-season tournament action against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The youthful Spurs, still finding their footing in the NBA, faced a significant defeat, falling 123-87 to the Thunder. Oklahoma City, favored by 10.5 points, easily surpassed expectations, dominating the game by nearly 40 points.
Wembanyama was heralded as a generational talent entering the NBA and has shown flashes of brilliance, but the learning curve is evident. His performance against the Thunder highlighted this, as he ended the game with a -31 plus-minus rating. His shooting was off the mark, going 4 of 15 from the field and missing all three attempts from beyond the arc.
A critical aspect of Wembanyama&#8217;s game that came under scrutiny is his lack of free throw attempts, despite being the tallest player on the court. This is a stark contrast to players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, who effectively use their size and strength to draw fouls and score. Wembanyama&#8217;s absence at the free throw line, especially considering his physical advantages, is a point of concern. It indicates a need for greater aggression and assertiveness in his offensive approach, not just in taking shots but in actively drawing fouls and capitalizing on his stature.
As Wembanyama continues to navigate his rookie season, adapting to the NBA&#8217;s intensity and physicality will be crucial. His ability to leverage his size and skill at the free-throw line will be a key factor in his development and impact on the court.
Stay ahead of the game and elevate your sports betting experience with <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/">SportsGrid</a>.
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/newsletter/?utm_source=msn_feed&amp;utm_medium=video&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter">Have all the intel you need? Free actionable info is one click away! Sign up for our daily newsletter, SportsGrid Daily.</a>

San Antonio Spurs: The Challenges of a Youthful Roster

Speculation about Cooper Flag's NBA team choice stirs up Utah, Charlotte, and more, impacting several cities. The guys speculate where he could end up!

Exploring Potential Destinations for Future #1 Pick Cooper Flag

Steph Curry's health woes put Golden State's playoff chances in jeopardy as they struggle with scoring issues. Can they figure out their offense without him?

Golden State's Dim Chances Without Steph in Playoffs

Boston, up by 20 in both games, trails the Knicks 0-2 in the series, hinting at a potential Game 7. The guys break down the betting odds ahead of Game 3!

Boston Remains Favorite Despite 2-0 Deficit in Series vs Knicks

LATEST VIDEOS

NBA,NBA News,Giannis Antetokounmpo,Victor Wembanyama,Milwaukee Bucks,Milwaukee  WI,Eastern  Conference,Central  Division,Oklahoma City Thunder,Oklahoma City  OK,Western  Conference,Northwest  Division,San Antonio Spurs,San Antonio  TX,Southwest  Division

keywords

twitter:card

twitter:title

https://sg-images-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/thumnbail-webp/article/1861783-1920x1080.webp?v=1746979036

twitter:image

thumbnail

google

The San Antonio Spurs have a young roster and are prioritizing the development of Victor Wembanyama. With that comes growing pains. SportsGrid has more.

description

expires

robots

og:locale

og:site_name

og:type

og:title

og:description

og:image

og:image:type

og:image:width

og:image:height

og:image:secure_url

article:published_time

article:modified_time

2025 NBA Playoffs: Timberwolves vs Warriors Game 3 Most Bet Player Props

2025 NBA Playoffs: Celtics vs Knicks Game 3 Most Bet Player Props

Timberwolves vs Warriors Prediction, Props, and Best Bets NBA Game 3

Celtics vs Knicks Prediction, Props, and Best Bets NBA Game 3

Thunder vs Nuggets: Most Bet NBA Player Props for Game 3

Most Bet Player Props for Cavaliers vs Pacers NBA Playoffs Game 3

2025 NBA Playoffs: Best 2-Leg Parlay Bet for Friday, May 9

2025 NBA Draft: CBS Sports Full First Round Mock Reveals Top 10 Surprise

Thunder vs Nuggets Game 3: Best NBA Player Prop Bets Today

Thunder vs Nuggets Prediction, Props, and Best Bets NBA Game 3

Comment

Home

Articles

SportsGrid is your source for the best sports bets today. Watch SportsGrid for live sports news coverage, scores, odds, moneylines, sports betting tips & more.

sportsgrid.com

Ferrall Coast To Coast

College Football Today

NFL Pro Football Today

Bare Knuckle Fighting Main Event

The Early Line Live

SportsRage Tonight Live

NewsWire Live

The Bostonian Vs. The Book

Bare Knuckle Fighting Knuckle Up

MODUS Super Series Darts

Gametime Decisions Live

Fantasy Sports Today

The Smylie Kaufman Show

NHL Today

Ferrall Coast To Coast From Super Bowl Week

Ferrall Coast To Coast Live From Super Bowl Week

NFL Super Bowl Pro Football Today

2025 NFL Draft Special

OUR SHOWS

The A's showcased strong skills in a recent game, performing impressively with robust hitting and a solid bullpen. Are they top 8 in the American League?

Are the Athletics a Top 8 Team in the American League?

LATEST SPORTSGRID VIDEOS

Wherever you are, SportsGrid can be there too. Here are all of the platforms and subscription services you can find us on and how to watch SportsGrid today.

Where to Watch SportsGrid | How to Watch SportsGrid | SportsGrid

Samsung TV Plus

Roku TV

FireTV

LG Channels

Vizio

Xiaomi

VIDAA

SportsGrid is free to watch on any of the following Connected TV’s

FREE ON MY TV

Amazon Prime Video

YouTube TV

FuboTV

Plex

Sling Tv

FreeCast

Local Now

Stremium

Rad TV

Free Live Sports

SportsGrid is free to watch on any of the following Streaming services

LIVE STREAMING SERVICES

Sirius XM

Sports.Tv

YouTube

Download the new SportsGrid app, watch on SportsGrid.com or our YouTube Channel

WEB/MOBILE

SportsGrid is free to watch on any of the following platforms

ALL PARTNERS

Wherever you are, SportsGrid can be there too. Here are all of the platforms and subscription services you can find us on:

WHERE TO WATCH SPORTSGRID

Sports Betting

Sportsbook Promos

Social Casinos