Tom Orsborn

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama hopes downtown arena sparks 'whole ecosystem'

The No. 2 overall pick left Sunday's game against Phoenix after suffering a left calf injury with 5:02 left in the first half.

With a bigger staff to break down video with them, the players have a better grasp of their assignments and their foe's strengths and weaknesses.

It's a great achievement for Victor Wembanyama and Co., but they have their sights set on bigger things.

The rookie's ability to slip through small seams in the paint reminds his coach of the skills of certain running backs.

The rookie met with 22 kids from the school before Sunday's game as part of his efforts to aid San Antonio's deaf and hard hearing community.

A sprained wrist is the forward's latest injury, which occurred as he rehabed from an offseason calf ailment.

Cortez once reigned as the city's all-time winningest prep coach after 36 years of excellence at Central Catholic. 

With Victor Wembanyama back to protect the rim and several other ingredients in place, they expect to shine on that end of the court.

Even as some companies have fallen in line with the Trump Administration's efforts to roll back DEI, the Spurs' schedule includes a Pride Night and nights to honor women, Blacks and Hispanics.