In every league night there’s a moment that makes you hit replay again and again. This time the show was once again staged by Victor Wembanyama — the phenomenon of "San Antonio" who makes you doubt the usual limits of the human body. His latest highlight is not just beautiful — it erases the lines between a big man and a swingman, between fundamental mechanics and street acrobatics.
Fourth-Minute Scene: How the 360° Layup Was Born
"Spurs" versus "Raptors", the score is only just heating up. Devin Vassell sets a pinpoint screen, and after a pass from veteran Harrison Barnes, the ball ends up in Wembanyama’s hands. The Frenchman bursts into the paint, preparing for an easy finish at the rim — but Scottie Barnes is already flying in with a chase-down block. And right there, in a split second, comes the clip that makes every studio’s reel: a 360° spin in the air and a soft layup off the glass. Barnes is left with his arms spread, and the arena — with mouths agape.
From Morant to Wemby: The Evolution of Under-the-Rim Acrobatics
The spin finish is Ja Morant’s signature. The Memphis point guard popularized 360° layups: speed, springy legs, a compact frame — the perfect combo for such a feint. A year ago he even pulled it off twice within ten minutes against "Brooklyn". Being amazed by Morant is normal. But seeing the same trick from a 224-centimeter player is another level entirely. Wembanyama dismantles the “awkward giant” archetype as easily as he records yet another block.
Numbers Without Filters: Efficiency You Can't Escape
In 31 minutes Wemby posted a clean double-double — 24 points and 15 rebounds; he went 7-of-8 from the field and 10-of-10 at the line. The cherry on top — an 89th straight game with at least one block, a streak that already looks like a separate attraction on the schedule. "San Antonio" confidently handled "Toronto" — 121:103 — and at no point during the night let the opponent believe in a comeback.
A Split Western Sky: The Spurs' Start and Early Accolades
San Antonio opened the season 4–0 for the first time since 2017. In the West, the only identical perfect record belongs to "Oklahoma City" led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The league has already recognized Wembanyama — he was named the Western Conference Player of the Week (Giannis Antetokounmpo took the honor in the East). And it isn’t just about flashy clips: Victor is the first player in NBA history with 100 points and 15+ blocks in the first three games of a regular season. To start, he has more blocks than 27 teams this season — a stat that sounds almost unbelievable.
Motivation Next Door: A Personal Challenge Named Chet Holmgren
A separate storyline of the season is the duel of the tall unicorns. Chet Holmgren was drafted a year earlier (2022), but because of a serious injury his NBA debut coincided with Wemby’s. Now they are moving on parallel tracks — and, according to insiders, the Frenchman is fired up by the fact that Holmgren already has a championship ring. For a super competitor, that’s not a small detail but direct fuel.
'Five in a Row? Let's Rewrite History': The Postgame Message
At the press conference Victor was surprised to learn that the "Spurs" have never started a regular season 5–0: “It’s strange, considering the winning culture of the last thirty years and five titles. Why not set a new mark?” The opportunity is right around the corner: the next game against "Miami" will take place on the night of October 31. And if "San Antonio" keep this pace, the conversation about the MVP race will get another weighty paragraph.
A Big Season Demands Big Caution
Before the season many expected Wembanyama 2.0 — and it seems we’ve gotten a 3.0 update. But the key resource in this story is health. If the 21-year-old French titan stays fresh, a showcase season is forming for "San Antonio", and for Victor himself — a personal chapter in league history that will be quoted for years.
Game Log: Who Made the Night
San Antonio — Toronto 121:103
Periods: 41:29, 28:21, 26:28, 26:25.
Date and arena: October 28, 03:00, Frost Bank Center.
"San Antonio" (starters):
Victor Wembanyama — 24 points, 15 rebounds;
Isaiah Castle — 22 points, 5 turnovers;
Harrison Barnes — 18;
Devin Vassell — 15;
Julian Champagnie — 9 and 9 rebounds.
Bench:
Jason Harper — 11 points, 6 assists;
Keldon Johnson — 10;
Jordan McLaughlin — 5;
Trey Bryan — 3;
Bismack Biyombo — 2;
Jones-Garcia — 2;
Minix — 0;
Ingram — 0.
"Toronto" (starters):
RJ Barrett — 25 points;
Immanuel Quickley — 15 points, 7 assists;
Ingram — 14;
Scottie Barnes — 8;
Jakob Pöltl — 2.
Bench:
Murray-Boyles — 19;
Shead — 6;
Sandro Mamukelashvili — 5;
Ochai Agbaji — 4;
Walter — 3;
Mobo — 2;
Gradey Dick — 0.
The night when a giant dances in the air is more than just a highlight. It’s a signal to the rest of the league: the "Spurs" are back in the conversation on the highest floors, and Wembanyama already lives where the limits of physics end for most players.
