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Wembanyama’s “overthinking” shouldn’t be happening in year 4 after an NBA Finals run

Victor Wembanyama said he was overthinking in the Spurs’ opening-night loss to OKC, and that is a San Antonio problem to solve, not a Wemby problem.

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 10:04 PM
Wembanyama’s “overthinking” shouldn’t be happening in year 4 after an NBA Finals run
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Jahlil Williams argues San Antonio should make the offense easier for Victor Wembanyama after an NBA Finals run.
  • Wembanyama shot 1-of-13 from the field during an opening loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • Following the defeat, Wembanyama admitted he was overthinking and felt indecisive during the game.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Air Alamo writer Jahlil Williams argues that Victor Wembanyama should not be left overthinking his role following a 1-of-13 shooting performance in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. After San Antonio reached the NBA Finals and won 62 games, Wembanyama admitted postgame that he was not decisive and needed to think less on the court.

Williams contends that the Spurs' introduction of an unorthodox lineup featuring Dylan Harper unnecessarily complicates the team's system. He states that San Antonio's primary focus should be keeping Wembanyama comfortable rather than forcing the superstar to reinvent his approach.

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