One bad bounce cost Spurs Nation the one Victor Wembanyama highlight we’re still waiting for

Writer Jahlil Williams reflects on San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama nearly recreating his viral putback dunk off his own missed three-pointer during a 117-11 win against the Utah Jazz. Wembanyama posted 36 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two blocks in the game, but Williams laments that a bad bounce prevented the elusive highlight.

Williams argues that recreating the signature putback dunk—first executed by Wembanyama on April 2, 2023, while playing for Metropolitans 92 against AS Monaco—remains the ultimate highlight Spurs fans are waiting to see stateside. The writer notes that while opponents actively box him out to avoid the moment, Wembanyama's frequent three-point attempts provide ample opportunities to achieve it this season.