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“His Gravity Is Like Stephen Curry”: Spurs Teammate Praises Victor Wembanyama After Historic 43-Point Game

It’s not very often that a player gets compared to Stephen Curry. Definitely not a big man. Yet, that is exactly where the conversation around Victor Wembanyama has arrived. Wemby is already changing how opposing teams approach the Spurs. But…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:30 AM
“His Gravity Is Like Stephen Curry”: Spurs Teammate Praises Victor Wembanyama After Historic 43-Point Game
Key Things to Know
  • De'Aaron Fox compared Victor Wembanyama's offensive gravity to Stephen Curry following San Antonio's 121–111 win over Minnesota.
  • Wembanyama recorded 43 points, six blocks, and three 3-pointers in the historic victory.
  • The performance made Wembanyama just the third NBA player under age 23 to achieve those single-game stats.
The Story in 60 Seconds

San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox praised teammate Victor Wembanyama following a 121–111 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, comparing his off-ball gravity to Stephen Curry. Fox highlighted how opposing defenses constantly lean toward Wembanyama whether he has the ball or not, opening up scoring opportunities for the rest of the team.

Wembanyama recorded 43 points, six blocks, and three 3-pointers, becoming the third NBA player under age 23 to hit those marks in a game. Teammates Dylan Harper and Fox contributed 25 and 22 points respectively, capitalizing on the defensive space created by the 7-foot-4 center.

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