The Victor Wimpanyama Trial for San Antonio Spurs and NBA fans is officially underway.
Wimpy made his Summer League debut in Las Vegas tonight against second seed Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets.
The young French star struggled in his Summer League debut, finishing with nine points (2-13 FG), eight rebounds and five blocks.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Wembanyama’s first NBA Summer League game.
Wemby’s edge protection is very, very real. As expected
– ♕𝕕𝕒𝕧𝕠𓅓(shpillo_) July 8, 2023
Wimpy will be a lot of fun for the league.
– Chris Manning 🏀 (@LD2K) July 8, 2023
I’ve seen enough Wemby is a bust
– rhex999☀️ (like the limit) (rhex_rl) July 8, 2023
Yes it’s over… It’s a Wimpy League
– LegendOfWinning (@LegendOfWinning) July 8, 2023
Yes, he’ll be a messy Wimpy in transition, he can grab everyone and easily get up for buckets or he can just lay him down and drive/pass.
– RB (Ringless Bitch) (@RyB_311) July 8, 2023
Wemby just dodges and the crowd gets the better of him
– Tomer Azzarly (@TomerAzarly) July 8, 2023
Wemby misses his first three shots including a dunk attempt
Then he gets a block and a board in front of a left-handed plate
Then he grabs the paint and turns around to get a short jumper and 1
– Tom Petrini (@RealTomPetrini) July 8, 2023
Yes Wimpy is sick
– Dan Greenberg (@StoolGreenie) July 8, 2023
Wemby’s presence alone affords him many opportunities to get easy passes
– ♕𝕕𝕒𝕧𝕠𓅓(shpillo_) July 8, 2023
It gets scary when Wemby gets comfortable and indulges in the motions
– ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (BronGotGame) July 8, 2023
Wemby will be in the DPOY race this season
– DBG (DBGyt_) July 8, 2023
It’s early but Victor Wimpanyama is the best player in NBA history.
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– Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) July 8, 2023
I literally say “It’s okay!” Loud when Wimbanyama missed his first bc bc I can’t understand there being that much pressure at 19
– Molly Morrison (@mollyhannahm) July 8, 2023
Victor Wimbanyama is very lucky to be making a good living because if he didn’t, there would be no way he could buy pants
– Fred Katz (@fred Katz) July 8, 2023
This boy Victor Wimbanyama is rubbish.. he just missed a dunk 😂
– Davo Migo (@DeeBlockDavo) July 8, 2023
So far he has impressed most with Wimpey’s use of his left hand, shooting and passing. He clearly has extreme skill. Superior edge protection length. The only question to be answered in real games: enough physical fitness?
RealSkipBayless July 8, 2023
Man, I can’t wait for the LeBron vs Wimpy game
– ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (BronGotGame) July 8, 2023
Wemby has to lift weight because Jokic doesn’t move in the position
– ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (BronGotGame) July 8, 2023
This Wemby reminds me so much of the year of Lonzo 2017. The crowd is on his feet in anything he does. Crazy atmosphere.
– Raj C (@RajChipalu) July 8, 2023
Weird Wimpy ⏸️
That’s not fair lmao.
– 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙏 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 (HeatvsHaters) July 8, 2023
Wimpy’s death was really high profile
– Matthew (@sponhourm) July 8, 2023
Victor Wimbanyama is 7’5 out doing a Heisei cross like Iverson!
What are we looking for?! 👽
– 73-9 And they lied (CuffsThe Legend) July 8, 2023
If Victor Wimpanyama is going to pass this way, I may have to upgrade my seat on the hype train.
– Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey) July 8, 2023
Victor Wimbanyama’s first quarter here in Las Vegas reminds me of Ante Zizic’s Summer League debut. It’s pretty obvious right away that Wimpanyama has gas after playing a long season overseas and doesn’t have what it takes to succeed in the NBA game.
– Jay King (@ByJayKing) July 8, 2023
Wemby hacked like crazy on the post
– ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (BronGotGame) July 8, 2023
His teammates’ inability to finish Wimpey’s passes cost him.
– Tom Orsborn (@tom_orsborn) July 8, 2023
I wonder if Wimpy asked for Brandon Miller’s protection? It looks that way. Love her. Until he came out and blocked Miller’s deep 3 attempt.
RealSkipBayless July 8, 2023
Like Wimpy’s 3-point shooting mechanics. It looks natural and pure. If he can start making 35% of his 3s, he’s starting to look unfair.
RealSkipBayless July 8, 2023
Wemby will be a problem on the defensive end 🍿
– LegionHoops July 8, 2023
Interesting: Wemby chose #1 because he doesn’t see himself behind anyone. Well great. But now No. 1 will be a target on the back. The NBA stars would say, oh, well, watch this.
RealSkipBayless July 8, 2023
I loved what I saw from Wimpy in the first half, and forced a few shots but throughout the game there. He must also get 5 assists if players are going to pass the ball
– Tottenham Culture (@SpursCulture) July 8, 2023
Wemby is instantly a top 5 player looking after their career every fall
– RB (Ringless Bitch) (@RyB_311) July 8, 2023
Why does everyone want to see Wimpy fail so badly? He has haters for no reason
– #1 Reference Snitch Workbook (DevInTheLab) July 8, 2023
He doesn’t score like the devil, but Wimpy’s defense is light. His passing was also great, but he needs to hold on to the ball a little better.
– none (@NicYarbro) July 8, 2023
Nahh a wimpy guy just dunked in wtf
– ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (BronGotGame) July 8, 2023
Kay Jones welcomed Bempy to the NBA
– Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) July 8, 2023
amazing. Stop. Wemby just got, I think, from 6-11 Kai Jones.
RealSkipBayless July 8, 2023
Wemby’s violent debut
– LegendOfWinning (@LegendOfWinning) July 8, 2023
Malika, my sources told me that after tonight’s match, Victor Wimpanyama’s security guard is planning to confront Christina Aguilera. pic.twitter.com/Q5kspxGZ4E
– Hubie Talks Hoops (HubieTalks Hoops) July 8, 2023
They compare Wimpanyama to Karim and LeBron but he’s really just Rudy Gobert with a green light.
– Jay King (@ByJayKing) July 8, 2023
Wimpy is 19 years old, and there is no need to slander him in one game of the Summer League
– ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (BronGotGame) July 8, 2023
It’s crazy that Wemby is a bust
– Mickey Over (@ MikeyOver1) July 8, 2023
Lumpy will not have the offensive effect that physical Zion had – when Zion was available. Wemby did not have the fast spring timing or shot block timing that Holmgren did. But Wemby is so tall and tall that his biggest rookie instinct would be on D, just standing.
RealSkipBayless July 8, 2023
The best way I can describe Victor Wimpanyama’s Summer League debut is that it was uncomfortable to watch. But I will buy any Wemby stock that sells tonight.
– Tim McMahon (@espn_macmahon) July 8, 2023
The Spurs were undefeated in the Wimpey era
He literally hasn’t lost a game since joining the franchise
– Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) July 8, 2023
I want a wemby to shoot him 50 times every IDC IDC game
– Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) July 8, 2023