Even though Victor Wembanyama is only a rookie in the league, he is unquestionably a formidable defensive player. However, the premier player for the San Antonio Spurs feels that the Houston Rockets defence did a good job of stopping him.
The Rockets defeated San Antonio 103-101 not too long ago. Jalen Green contributed 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Fred VanVleet led his squad with 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.
The Spurs, on the other hand, had forward Jeremey Sochan score 21 points and point guard Tre Jones score 24 points. Wembanyama helped San Antonio’s record fall to 14-52 with his 13 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 blocks. In the Western Conference, this puts the team dead last.
With 30 wins and 35 defeats, the Rockets, on the other hand, are in 11th place. Despite their poor finish in the previous season, Houston has improved their play, even if they are not expected to make the Play-In Tournament. The team’s seventh-ranked defence out of 30 NBA teams is proof of this, which puts them ahead of other contenders fighting for a championship this year.
Victor Wembanyama, a rookie with the San Antonio Spurs, praises the Houston Rockets’ defence this season
In an interview with reporters following the game, Wembanyama praised Houston’s defence. In fact, the front-runner for Rookie of the Year even acknowledged Dillon Brooks in a tweet that Tom Orsborn shared on X:
Wemby on the difficulties of facing up against the tough-minded Dillon Brooks and every other big man the Rockets throw at him:
“The energy, the physicality. Every night is different, but tonight is the hardest since they are a highly active defensive club, the youngster from San Antonio stated.
And Wembanyama is no slouch in defence either. This season’s top choice is third in defensive box plus/minus, right behind Matisse Thybulle and Nikola Jokic. The French star’s ability to block shots, grab rebounds, and obstruct passing lanes against rival teams is what makes this stat most noticeable on most nights.
The Spurs’ defensive performance this year will be superior to Houston’s, given enough time. It will eventually happen since Wembanyama is the team’s pillar on that end of the court. The French rookie’s rare combination of size and skill will make him a defensive hound sooner rather than later.
