THE TAKE
The Timberwolves should not fear Victor Wembanyama because he is still only half a player
BOLDNESS
72/100
GRADE
2/100
PLAYERS / TEAMS
Victor Wembanyama
GRADING CRITERIA
TRUE IF
the Timberwolves defeat the Spurs in their 2026 playoff series (or if Wembanyama posts below-average playoff numbers such as under 20 PPG, under 45% FG, or is neutralized defensively), suggesting he was not a dominant factor worth fearing;
FALSE IF
Wembanyama dominates the series with elite two-way production and the Spurs defeat or seriously challenge the Timberwolves largely due to his performance.
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OUTCOME
CONFIRMED FALSEThe Spurs defeated the Timberwolves in six games, with San Antonio winning the series 4-2 and outscoring Minnesota by 97 points across the series. Wembanyama posted 19.8 PPG and 12.0 RPG in the series per NBA.com, set an NBA single-game playoff record with 12 blocks in Game 1, and delivered a 27-point, 17-rebound, 5-assist, 3-block performance in Game 5. The Spurs advanced to the Western Conference Finals largely on the strength of Wembanyama's dominant two-way play, directly contradicting the 'only half a player' narrative.