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Victor Wembanyama: ‘Now I have to not beat myself’

Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in just 25 minutes against the Phoenix Suns on Monday, but the San Antonio Spurs star believes his biggest improvement comes from something beyond his physical abilities.

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 9:20 AM
Victor Wembanyama: ‘Now I have to not beat myself’
Key Things to Know
  • Victor Wembanyama stated his biggest improvement comes from decision-making and learning not to beat himself.
  • The San Antonio Spurs center posted 40 points, 11 rebounds, and nine blocks in 25 minutes against Phoenix.
  • San Antonio defeated the Phoenix Suns 122-96 on Monday to extend their winning streak to nine games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Victor Wembanyama reflected on his personal growth and decision-making following a dominant performance in the San Antonio Spurs' 122-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday. The star center emphasized that learning when to deploy his physical gifts and avoiding self-inflicted mistakes has been the biggest step in his development, explaining that his primary focus now is to not beat himself on the court.

Wembanyama recorded 40 points, 11 rebounds, and nine blocks in just 25 minutes, shooting 15-of-19 from the field. The historic outing helped San Antonio secure its ninth consecutive victory, improving their season record to 9-2 ahead of an upcoming matchup with the Chicago Bulls.

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