Wembanyama, on the way to the ring with the Spurs: "Every day we put a brick to create a mansion"

The 2025/26 season of the NBA started for the San Antonio Spurs with a massive victory against the Dallas Mavericks. And not only that, but Victor Wembanyama also delivered a completely dominant performance, at MVP level. Could this be the year for the Texas franchise to contend for the ring?

Eight months and 11 days after his last official game, Victor Wembanyama returned to the courts of the best league in the world with a performance that bordered on historic. The young Frenchman led San Antonio Spurs to a resounding 125-92 victory over Dallas Mavericks, scoring 40 points, 15 rebounds, three blocks, and without a single turnover.

After being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in early 2025, Wembanyama's future was momentarily in doubt. Eight months later, his return not only proved he is fully recovered but also that he has come back with a dominance and maturity that impressed even his own coach.

"He had been out for eight months," recalled Mitch Johnson, the Spurs' coach. "So seeing him enjoy the moment and play at that level was incredible. But the most notable thing wasn't the 40 points, but the zero turnovers. Every play he made was solid, controlled, precise. That speaks volumes about the work he put in during his recovery."

A Growing Cohesion within the Spurs

The chemistry between Wembanyama and rookie Stephon Castle was another highlight of the night. Together, they scored or assisted in 42 of the Spurs' 60 first-half points, building a lead that Dallas never managed to overturn.

After the game, Wembanyama spoke with the serenity of someone who has learned to appreciate every moment on the court: "I had much more self-control. I no longer worry about the mind because I have experienced what it means to be on the verge of losing everything, your career, your health. I take nothing for granted. And physically... I enjoy it. Moving is no longer a challenge, and that makes me enjoy every play. I know I have room to improve, and I will."

"It seems like every day we try to lay a brick to build a great mansion," he said with a smile. "And today, I felt that work was done. This is what we've been fighting for. We wanted to leave a mark as a group, to show that the summer's effort was worth it. We feel prepared, no regrets. We did everything we had to do."

In San Antonio, the excitement is palpable. The franchise sees in Wembanyama not only their new superstar but the cornerstone around which to rebuild a competitive project in the Western Conference, which is becoming increasingly fierce. His maturity, his silent leadership, and his physical evolution after the injury seem to have elevated him to a new level.

"Every day we try to build something great," the Frenchman insisted. "Today, we laid another brick. But there is still a lot to raise."

The message is clear: Wembanyama is back, and the Spurs are dreaming big once again.

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