NBA legend Tony Parker is excited and proud of what his fellow Frenchman, Victor Wembanyama, has accomplished in his professional career with the San Antonio Spurs. He is confident that with the way the young big man is carving his path, he will end up in the company of the best in history.

No one denies Wemby’s greatness, and the Spurs were successful while he was sidelined. But the first half made it clear — the Spurs need Victor Wembanyama. And the second half said it all, the Silver & Black should not be underestimated.

In a recent interview, Victor Wembanyama subtly criticised the Thunder after the Spurs' NBA Cup semifinal victory.

Victor Wembanyama joked about Sixth Man of the Year after coming off the bench to lead the Spurs past the Thunder and into the NBA Cup final.

Victor Wembanyama deflected a question about his rivalry with Chet Holmgren, instead praising Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the Thunder's MVP. This response sparked debate among fans, with some seeing it as a one-sided beef and others questioning Wemby's right to comment.

Wembanyama last played during an NBA Cup Group C game against the Golden State Warriors on November 14. An MRI later confirmed a left calf strain, announced by the Spurs on November 17. San Antonio stayed careful, following league-wide trends around calf injuries.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has admitted he endured a "total breakdown" after his deep vein thrombosis diagnosis left him sidelined earlier this year