Victor Wembanyama Warns Spurs Against Trading Youth For A Star
The situation is growing increasingly unstable in San Antonio as they attempt to build a contender around Victor Wembanyama. But as teams across the league race to stockpile elite, veteran talent, Victor wants his squad to take more of a patient and methodical approach with their roster construction.
'Breaking up a young core for a single player rarely works," said Wemby, via L'Equipe. "I want the Spurs to be a balanced team; they've been masters of that in the past.'
The modern game has popularized the concept of star-stacking, meaning one team with multiple All-NBA-level players. Over the years, we've seen teams like the Heat, Warriors, Nets, and Suns utilize this trend to varying degrees of success. For the Nets and Suns, in particular, trading for a star is what ultimately put them in the bleak state they are in.
In the case of Wembanyama and the Spurs, they are taking a different approach. Instead of taking the bold and flashy approach to competing, Wembanyama, 21, is preaching patience and emphasizing the value of building around young talent rather than gutting the roster for a win-now gamble.
Over two seasons in the NBA, the French superstar is averaging 24.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game on 47.6% shooting. As the No. 1 overall pick in 2023, he's had to manage big expectations from the start, and he's eager to start being more competitive as a team going forward.
The good news is, the Spurs may not have to wait much longer for reinforcements to arrive. Currently, the franchise is sitting on a nice stockpile of young talent (Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan, Stephon Castle) and draft picks, which they could either develop or use in trades to fill out the roster. They also have millions in cap space over the next few years, which they can use to attract top free agents.
Of course, the Spurs have already been involved in multiple trade negotiations involving stars like Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, and Kevin Durant, but nothing has materialized besides the deal for De'Aaron Fox back in February.
Unlike most stars in his position, Victor is not putting any added pressure on his team to secure a deal for elite-level talent. As the franchise centerpiece, he's already influencing the team's philosophy, but he's also got enough sense to prioritize a strong and stable foundation over any risky or flashy trades.
For a guy with two years of experience in the league, Victor is already showing amazing maturity, and he's got his priorities straight as the team's leading voice. All that's left for the Spurs is doing their part to encourage his success and create a team that can build a lasting legacy.
Victor Wembanyama's mindset is rare for a player of his caliber and age. While many young stars pressure their teams to win fast, Wemby is thinking like a true franchise cornerstone, willing to sacrifice instant results for something more sustainable. For the Spurs, his voice carries weight, and it could be the guiding principle as they build toward contention the right way.This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
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