Wednesday’s matchup against the San Antonio Spurs will be a little different. The 7-foot-4 Memphis Grizzlies Zach Edey will be matched up against San Antonio’s 7-3 phenom, Victor Wembanyama. “He’s probably the only other dude in the NBA I can look eye-to-eye with,” Edey said. “Definitely looking forward to this one.”
Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal
Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
StatMuse @statmuse
Rank these 1st overall picks 1-4.
Ant — 26/6/4
Cade — 25/7/9
Paolo — 28/8/5
Wemby — 25/10/4b pic.x.com/oSlslH6VaN – 3:10 PM
Rank these 1st overall picks 1-4.
Ant — 26/6/4
Cade — 25/7/9
Paolo — 28/8/5
Wemby — 25/10/4b pic.x.com/oSlslH6VaN – 3:10 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Joakim Noah praises ‘special’ Victor Wembanyama and the ‘real’ youth system in France in the @OutTheMudTL podcast with Tony Allen and Zach Randolph
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 10:52 AM
Joakim Noah praises ‘special’ Victor Wembanyama and the ‘real’ youth system in France in the @OutTheMudTL podcast with Tony Allen and Zach Randolph
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 10:52 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Victor Wembanyama’s jersey from a recent swap with a young fan has been listed for auction on @GoldinCo with a starting bid set at $10,000 😳
(📸 @spurs) pic.x.com/Z2qXed8rqf – 10:26 AM
Victor Wembanyama’s jersey from a recent swap with a young fan has been listed for auction on @GoldinCo with a starting bid set at $10,000 😳
(📸 @spurs) pic.x.com/Z2qXed8rqf – 10:26 AM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
Victor Wembanyama is criticized for spending too much time on the perimeter, but the Spurs are projecting years down the road & letting him test the limits of what’s possible. Not having that freedom would be, Wembanyama says, “like a bullet to the foot.” wapo.st/3WIe7xl – 8:30 AM
Victor Wembanyama is criticized for spending too much time on the perimeter, but the Spurs are projecting years down the road & letting him test the limits of what’s possible. Not having that freedom would be, Wembanyama says, “like a bullet to the foot.” wapo.st/3WIe7xl – 8:30 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
NBA 2024-25 midseason Defensive Player of the Year: Victor Wembanyama
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nba-2… – 3:34 PM
NBA 2024-25 midseason Defensive Player of the Year: Victor Wembanyama
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nba-2… – 3:34 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Live w/@adaniels33 on @SiriusXMNBA Channel 86 for the next 3 hours.
📞 855-NBA-JUMP
📡 sxm.app.link/WorldWideWobNBA
– Knicks defense + what happened final 2 plays
– Cade’s surge through the steps of stardom
– Jalen Green career high
– Wemby in LA
– Realistic Heat solutions pic.x.com/ejvWaDZjYG – 12:59 PM
Live w/@adaniels33 on @SiriusXMNBA Channel 86 for the next 3 hours.
📞 855-NBA-JUMP
📡 sxm.app.link/WorldWideWobNBA
– Knicks defense + what happened final 2 plays
– Cade’s surge through the steps of stardom
– Jalen Green career high
– Wemby in LA
– Realistic Heat solutions pic.x.com/ejvWaDZjYG – 12:59 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Check out the recap of last night’s #NBA action, highlighting standout performances from Victor Wembanyama and Ivica Zubac.
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/… – 4:18 AM
Check out the recap of last night’s #NBA action, highlighting standout performances from Victor Wembanyama and Ivica Zubac.
eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/… – 4:18 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“Put him in the All-Star game. He deserves it man. He plays the game the right way.” – Chris Paul on Wemby getting close to being named an All-Star
Full quote: open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.x.com/CXGgR8ax2x – 3:06 AM
“Put him in the All-Star game. He deserves it man. He plays the game the right way.” – Chris Paul on Wemby getting close to being named an All-Star
Full quote: open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.x.com/CXGgR8ax2x – 3:06 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby, Vassell, Castle, Barnes, and CP3 as a starting five scored 99 points. The Lakers as a team scored 102.
open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… – 3:04 AM
Wemby, Vassell, Castle, Barnes, and CP3 as a starting five scored 99 points. The Lakers as a team scored 102.
open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… – 3:04 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Touching moment: Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul sign then give game-worn jerseys to J.J. Redick’s children
Redick’s young boys are big NBA fans and had a growing memorabilia collection that was destroyed in the wildfires devastating Los Angeles.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/touch… – 2:29 AM
Touching moment: Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul sign then give game-worn jerseys to J.J. Redick’s children
Redick’s young boys are big NBA fans and had a growing memorabilia collection that was destroyed in the wildfires devastating Los Angeles.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/touch… – 2:29 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
JJ Redick talked about Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul giving JJ’s kids a hug and their jerseys postgame. They’re big basketball fans and they lost all of all their jerseys and cards during the wildfires that claimed their Pacific Palisades home. pic.x.com/A2f3IPJ5CS – 1:29 AM
JJ Redick talked about Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul giving JJ’s kids a hug and their jerseys postgame. They’re big basketball fans and they lost all of all their jerseys and cards during the wildfires that claimed their Pacific Palisades home. pic.x.com/A2f3IPJ5CS – 1:29 AM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
A sweet moment after the Lakers-Spurs game: Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul gifted JJ Redick’s two sons their signed, game worn jerseys. Both boys love basketball and lost their collection of hoops memorabilia in the Palisades fire. pic.x.com/Tp2uyJHYKW – 1:18 AM
A sweet moment after the Lakers-Spurs game: Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul gifted JJ Redick’s two sons their signed, game worn jerseys. Both boys love basketball and lost their collection of hoops memorabilia in the Palisades fire. pic.x.com/Tp2uyJHYKW – 1:18 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
👽🤯 Wemby pulled out the WINDMILL!
😅 He barely jumped!
pic.x.com/eOZ3aZ6ySg – 1:03 AM
👽🤯 Wemby pulled out the WINDMILL!
😅 He barely jumped!
pic.x.com/eOZ3aZ6ySg – 1:03 AM
Tom Petrini @RealTomPetrini
Fourth quarter, Wemby on the bench, CP3 calls his own number
Has been a successful recipe lately – 12:33 AM
Fourth quarter, Wemby on the bench, CP3 calls his own number
Has been a successful recipe lately – 12:33 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
10-4 run for the Spurs to begin the 4th and they once again lead by 6 points.
Keldon (10 points) and Paul (11 points) join Castle, Vassell, and Wemby in double figures scoring.
9.5 mins left – 12:32 AM
10-4 run for the Spurs to begin the 4th and they once again lead by 6 points.
Keldon (10 points) and Paul (11 points) join Castle, Vassell, and Wemby in double figures scoring.
9.5 mins left – 12:32 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
3Q: Tied game at 89 all. Spurs win 3Q 36-27, went on run late in the quarter with LAL turning it over.
Castle 21 pts
Wemby 20 pts
Vasell 20 pts
Davis 25 pts
LeBron 14 pts
Reaves 12 pts
Max 10 pts
2s: Spurs by 12
3s: Lakers by 12
FTs: Tie – 12:25 AM
3Q: Tied game at 89 all. Spurs win 3Q 36-27, went on run late in the quarter with LAL turning it over.
Castle 21 pts
Wemby 20 pts
Vasell 20 pts
Davis 25 pts
LeBron 14 pts
Reaves 12 pts
Max 10 pts
2s: Spurs by 12
3s: Lakers by 12
FTs: Tie – 12:25 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Bron (10 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST) and Wemby (14 PTS, 4 REB) trade TOUGH threes as the Lakers lead San Antonio at half 😮💨
(via @NBA)
pic.x.com/rFKLxt1SMz – 11:40 PM
Bron (10 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST) and Wemby (14 PTS, 4 REB) trade TOUGH threes as the Lakers lead San Antonio at half 😮💨
(via @NBA)
pic.x.com/rFKLxt1SMz – 11:40 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: Lakers by 9. LAL wins the 2Q 36-25.
Wemby 14 pts
Vassell 13 pts
Davis 13 pts
Reaves 12 pts
LeBron 10 pts
2s: Lakers by 2
3s: Lakers by 9
FTs: Spurs by 2 – 11:37 PM
Half: Lakers by 9. LAL wins the 2Q 36-25.
Wemby 14 pts
Vassell 13 pts
Davis 13 pts
Reaves 12 pts
LeBron 10 pts
2s: Lakers by 2
3s: Lakers by 9
FTs: Spurs by 2 – 11:37 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby’s the first Spurs player in double figures scoring with 14 points.
He drilled a deep three (28 feet) and finished a layup inside so far in the 2Q.
He also blocked a corner three by Dalton Knecht.
Lakers by 6 – 11:21 PM
Wemby’s the first Spurs player in double figures scoring with 14 points.
He drilled a deep three (28 feet) and finished a layup inside so far in the 2Q.
He also blocked a corner three by Dalton Knecht.
Lakers by 6 – 11:21 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
1Q: Spurs by 2 over Lakers
Wemby 9 pts, 1 blk
Vassell 7 pts
CP3 4 ast, 3 stl
Davis 11 pts
Reaves 5 pts
2s: Spurs by 6
3s: Lakers by 6
FTs: Spurs by 2 – 11:09 PM
1Q: Spurs by 2 over Lakers
Wemby 9 pts, 1 blk
Vassell 7 pts
CP3 4 ast, 3 stl
Davis 11 pts
Reaves 5 pts
2s: Spurs by 6
3s: Lakers by 6
FTs: Spurs by 2 – 11:09 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Barnes put it up and Wemby brings it DOWN 🔨
(via @NBA)
pic.x.com/HYijrbeHuG – 10:58 PM
Barnes put it up and Wemby brings it DOWN 🔨
(via @NBA)
pic.x.com/HYijrbeHuG – 10:58 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Starters for Spurs @ Lakers:
CP3 vs Reaves
Vassell vs Christie
Castle vs Rui
Barnes vs LeBron
Wemby vs Davis
The Lakers are favored by 4.5 – 10:07 PM
Starters for Spurs @ Lakers:
CP3 vs Reaves
Vassell vs Christie
Castle vs Rui
Barnes vs LeBron
Wemby vs Davis
The Lakers are favored by 4.5 – 10:07 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Haven’t seen a pregame crowd gather for a road player like this since Steph 10 years ago. L.A. is ready for the Wemby show. pic.x.com/32FviaRYb3 – 10:00 PM
Haven’t seen a pregame crowd gather for a road player like this since Steph 10 years ago. L.A. is ready for the Wemby show. pic.x.com/32FviaRYb3 – 10:00 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Who is more impressive: Wemby in his second season or LeBron in his 22nd season? 🤔
@WindhorstESPN | @malika_andrews | @McNuttMonica | @ramonashelburne pic.x.com/MR3dPMZ2dD – 3:30 PM
Who is more impressive: Wemby in his second season or LeBron in his 22nd season? 🤔
@WindhorstESPN | @malika_andrews | @McNuttMonica | @ramonashelburne pic.x.com/MR3dPMZ2dD – 3:30 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🤯🎮 In just one year Wemby’s 2k rating has increased by 11 overall! pic.x.com/d9WZgvzSUY – 8:14 AM
🤯🎮 In just one year Wemby’s 2k rating has increased by 11 overall! pic.x.com/d9WZgvzSUY – 8:14 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Antetokounmpo, Tatum, and Wembanyama star in first promo for NBA’s return to NBC (and Peacock)
For more, also follow the new @NBAonNBC
nbcsports.com/nba/news/antet… – 12:46 AM
Antetokounmpo, Tatum, and Wembanyama star in first promo for NBA’s return to NBC (and Peacock)
For more, also follow the new @NBAonNBC
nbcsports.com/nba/news/antet… – 12:46 AM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Ep. 22: Wemby’s All-Star Path, Check-in on 2025 draft picks, and Devin Vassell open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.x.com/q1B2OliSbM – 11:46 PM
Ep. 22: Wemby’s All-Star Path, Check-in on 2025 draft picks, and Devin Vassell open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.x.com/q1B2OliSbM – 11:46 PM
More on this storyline
Edey may be looking forward to the unique challenge of going against Wembanyama, but his approach is strictly business. “It’s the same way I prepare for every matchup,” Edey said. “Read the scouting report, know the gameplan, know what we want to get him to, know what types of shots we want to get him to and actions we want to stay away from. Just try to limit the easy ones and make life difficult for him.” -via Memphis Commercial Appeal / January 15, 2025
Teams like San Antonio and Minnesota, who rank 18th and 19th in offense efficiency, are able to generate scoring runs at a high rate. If two teams have something in common it’s that they have both have supernova scorers (Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards) that can get hot in a hurry and stingy defenses that can lock in for a few possessions in a row. These teams have“spurtability,” to steal an imaginary phrase from Charles Barkley. -via Substack / January 15, 2025
Tom Orsborn: Chris Paul after Victor Wembanyama had 23 pts, 8 rebs, 5 asts, 3 stls & 2 blks last night: “Put him in the All-Star Game. He deserves it, man. He plays the game the right way. As humble of a star as you’d ever come across. Going to be defensive player of the year….Seriously, he just a unbelievable player.” -via Bluesky / January 14, 2025
Anthony Slater: Draymond Green asked about Zach Edey: “He play in the NBA.” Asked about his skill set: “He play in the NBA.” On his technical: “When did (the referees) become so above the law that you can’t say ‘Boom!’” -via Bluesky / January 5, 2025
Michael Wallace: Per @memgrizz team spokesperson after today’s shootaround in Sac: “Edey is progressing well and after working through testing, it was determined he had a complex migraine causing concussion-like symptoms, not a concussion. He remains questionable for tonight.” -via Twitter @MyMikeCheck / January 3, 2025
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