San Antonio Spurs’ season now officially concluded

With the San Antonio Spurs’ season now officially concluded, fans will need to be patient before seeing their star player, Victor Wembanyama, back in action wearing the Silver and Black. However, there’s some positive news—Wembanyama could return to the court this summer, representing France in EuroBasket, which would be his first competitive appearance since being sidelined with deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

While there may be some expected rust following his recovery, there’s also optimism for noticeable growth—especially in his scoring. Recently, former Spur and NBA veteran Danny Green cast some doubt on Wembanyama’s scoring ceiling, albeit indirectly. Green commented, “We’re never gonna see a better scorer than [Kevin Durant] at 7 feet,” referencing the future Hall of Famer who has surpassed the 30,000-point mark. While Durant’s legacy is well established, Green’s remarks overlooked Wembanyama’s rising offensive prowess.

Despite being early in his NBA journey, Wembanyama has shown flashes of elite scoring potential. He already averaged an impressive 24.3 points per game, all while anchoring the defense with his generational shot-blocking and rim protection. These numbers suggest he’s only beginning to scratch the surface of what he’s capable of offensively.

Throughout the season, Wembanyama demonstrated clear progress as a shooter—attempting 8.8 three-pointers per game and knocking them down at a solid 35.2% rate. He also hit 83.6% of his free throws, a significant indicator of future scoring dominance. Both statistics point to a player with serious scoring upside and the work ethic to refine his offensive game.

Looking ahead, the Spurs are positioning themselves to better support their young star. With potential backcourt upgrades like De’Aaron Fox and incoming rookie Stephon Castle, Wembanyama could benefit from improved playmaking, which would naturally enhance his scoring opportunities.

The organization also appears committed to developing Wembanyama as a perimeter threat—evident from his increasing three-point volume. Interestingly, he was on track to break the franchise record for most threes in a season, a record currently held by none other than Danny Green.

Wembanyama’s evolution as a scorer is only beginning—and his ceiling might be higher than many expected.

One of the most notable areas where Victor Wembanyama still has room to grow—somewhat unexpectedly—is his scoring inside the arc. Despite his size and skillset, he hasn’t yet made the dominant impact in the paint that many anticipated. However, that aspect of his game is likely to evolve soon.

With the expected addition of De’Aaron Fox and rookie Stephon Castle to the Spurs’ starting backcourt next season, Wembanyama should benefit significantly. Both guards are strong attackers who thrive at getting to the rim in both half-court sets and fast breaks. Their ability to break down defenses will force opponents to collapse into the lane, creating open looks for Wembanyama on the perimeter or giving him space to follow up drives with dunks or putbacks.

Additionally, as Wembanyama continues to develop physically—adding muscle and increasing his core strength—he’ll become more difficult to dislodge in the post. Establishing deeper positioning near the basket should naturally lead to more high-percentage scoring chances and frequent trips to the foul line.

This combination of increased interior scoring, more free-throw attempts (where he already excels), and continued efficiency from beyond the arc positions Wembanyama to become an all-around offensive force. His strong shooting from deep and accuracy at the line are already rare for a player of his height, and adding a consistent paint presence will only elevate his scoring profile.

Altogether, Wembanyama’s offensive ceiling remains incredibly high. If he continues to progress, especially with improved teammates drawing defensive attention, he could realistically develop into one of the league’s most dominant scorers. In time, he might even challenge Kevin Durant’s legacy as the best 7-footer to ever do it on the offensive end.