Spectacular debut! Farewell, Thunder! Offensive power dominates the entire NBA

If you're going to compete, compete against the league's best,Wembanyama's first game back, coming off the bench for the first time in his career, played about 21 minutes, shot 6 of 11, scored 22 points, grabbed 9 boards, dished 2 assists, had 1 steal and 2 blocks. The only flaw was 5 turnovers. He helped lead the Spurs to a tight 111-109 win over the Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinals, giving them their second defeat this season.

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It is especially worth mentioning that before the game began, the Thunder's predicted win rate was as high as 79.7%, while the Spurs were only at 20.3%. However, Wembanyama's return completely changed everything.

American journalist Skip commented on Wembanyama's performance in this game, saying: "If this guy can play with the same aggressive attitude as in this game from now on, the NBA is doomed.”

Speaking of which, Wembanyama is not only aggressive now but also extremely confident. In a previous interview, he statedthat Jokic is the best offensive player but not the league's best overall. Giannis and Alexander can compete for the top spot, but once he returns, the league's best will change hands.

So far in the NBA Cup journey, the Spurs topped Group C in the group stage, standing out among the Nuggets, Rockets, Trail Blazers, and Warriors. In the knockout rounds, they have defeated the Lakers and Thunder, and will face the Knicks in the final.

Wembanyama’s Spurs have already eliminated two competitors who could threaten his position as the league's best player, leaving only Giannis... who might not stand a chance, as he could possibly bring his talent to San Antonio next.

Born in 2004, Wembanyama is only 21 this year. In his third season so far, he averages 25.8 points, 12.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 steals, and 3.5 blocks per game. He is very likely to win his first NBA Cup championship. The Spurs currently hold an 18-7 record, ranked fourth in the West, and barring surprises, he is expected to make his first NBA playoff appearance next year.

Unfortunately, Wembanyama is French, not American, since after all, the NBA is still fundamentally a U.S.-based basketball league.