Victor Wembanyama is about to put Dillon Brooks’ “I have his number” claim to the test

Air Alamo's Jahlil Williams argues that San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is prepared to challenge Dillon Brooks' past claims of being able to defend him when the Spurs face the Phoenix Suns. Brooks previously claimed on a livestream that he had Wembanyama's number by using aggressive, tight perimeter defense to force panicking.

Williams highlights that Brooks has not played against Wembanyama since November 2024, noting that the Spurs star has grown significantly stronger and more composed against physical play. Through 10 games, Wembanyama is averaging 29.1 points, 12 rebounds, and 3.9 blocks per game, which Williams argues makes Brooks' defensive strategy outdated.