The most anticipated player for the new NBA season! Time to deliver on that extraordinary talent!

Today’s NBA preseason matchup featured the Indiana Pacers versus the San Antonio Spurs.

The game ended with the Pacers losing 108-124 to the Spurs, according to the box score.

For the Spurs: Cornette scored 16 points with 7 rebounds, Kastle added 14 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals, Kaelden put up 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals, Champagne contributed 12 points and 2 steals, Harper had 11 points, 8 assists, and 2 steals, and Vassell scored 8 points.

For the Pacers: Matherlin scored 31 points and grabbed 4 rebounds, Siakam had 17 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals, Walker contributed 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals, Nembhard posted 11 points and 8 assists, Payne scored 10 points, and Naismith added 9 points with 4 rebounds.

In this game, Wembanyama played 24 minutes, shooting 9 of 13 from the field, including 2 of 3 from beyond the arc, and was perfect on free throws at 7 of 7, finishing with 27 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block, though he had 7 turnovers.

Last season, he only appeared in 46 games due to a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, which ended his season prematurely.

He averaged 24.3 points, 11 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.1 steals, and 3.8 blocks per game, shooting 47.6% overall, 35.2% from three-point range, and 83.6% from the free-throw line.

During the offseason, he worked hard on training and has become noticeably stronger and more solid in physique.

His weight increased from about 102 kilograms when he entered the league to over 120 kilograms now, with more defined muscle tone and significantly improved strength and physicality.

Therefore, his performance in the upcoming season is definitely something to look forward to.

Meanwhile, the Spurs will approach the playoffs with a more complete and highly talented roster, making a strong push for a postseason spot.

The core lineup of Fox, Wembanyama, Kastle, Barnes, Vassell, Champagne, Cornette, Kaelden, and Harper combines both experience and exceptional talent.

In the Western Conference, they are undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with.

As the saying goes, a train runs fast only if the engine leads well.

As the most gifted player, Wembanyama’s performance and his influence on the Spurs’ offense and defense will be especially crucial.