Victor Wembanyama says ‘this is not the sport I like’ after rough loss to OKC

The Spurs' star had the worst shooting game of his career on opening night, as the Thunder beat the Spurs.

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Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 9:30 AM

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Victor Wembanyama expressed frustration with his play following a 1-of-13 shooting night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The San Antonio Spurs were defeated 116-104 by the Oklahoma City Thunder on opening night.
San Antonio struggled with spacing after introducing a three-guard lineup featuring Dylan Harper, Stephon Castle, and De'Aaron Fox.

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Victor Wembanyama admitted he needs to return to having fun after shooting 1-of-13 in the San Antonio Spurs' 116-104 opening night loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson acknowledged widespread struggles across the roster as the team debuted a new three-guard starting lineup.

San Antonio incorporated Dylan Harper alongside Stephon Castle and De'Aaron Fox, causing spacing challenges against Oklahoma City's defense. Wembanyama noted that he was likely overthinking his role, while both Johnson and Harper stressed that the newly configured lineup will need time to develop.

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