The Los Angeles Lakers were recently treated to an impressive performance by San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama. Despite the Spurs center’s outstanding stats of 30 points, 13 rebounds, and six blocks, the Lakers secured the victory, thanks to the contributions of Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves.

While the marquee matchup between Davis and Wembanyama garnered significant attention, highlighting Davis as one of the NBA’s premier big men, Reaves also had his moments against the talented Spurs rookie.

After the game, Reaves acknowledged being on the receiving end of one of Wembanyama’s six blocks and expressed his admiration for the rising star’s bright future in the NBA, as captured on Spectrum SportsNet.

“I thought I had a wide-open layup in the first quarter I think, maybe second, thought I had a wide open left hand layup and next thing I know, it was going off the glass at a pretty high speed. It’s not just that he’s tall, he mobile, he’s got good timing, good hand-eye coordination to get his hands on those shots. So he’s a very interesting player and has a very bright future.”

As Reaves emphasized, it’s not just Victor Wembanyama’s size that poses a challenge but also the exceptional skill and precise timing he wields at that size. The Spurs rookie showcased his versatility on both ends of the court, causing the Lakers significant difficulties and demonstrating his potential.

The Lakers are set to face Wembanyama and the Spurs once again on Friday night in San Antonio. To secure another victory, Reaves, Davis, and the rest of the Lakers will need to bring their A-game to contend with this extraordinary talent.

Victor Wembanyama studied Lakers’ Anthony Davis before coming to NBA

Interestingly, Victor Wembanyama revealed that he had studied Lakers’ superstar Anthony Davis before making his way to the NBA. This strategic approach makes sense, considering Davis’s reputation as a highly mobile and skilled two-way big man, capable of influencing the game in various ways. 

Wembanyama expressed that facing off against Davis was a great experience and looks forward to many more meetings with the Lakers star in the future.