When the San Antonio Spurs drafted Victor Wembanyama first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, their timeline immediately shifted. Instead of being five years away from competing, the Spurs immediately became relevant again and can chase a title as soon as their young star is ready.

During the summer of 2024, the San Antonio Spurs signed Chris Paul and traded for Harrison Barnes. Both of those moves proved to be worth it, but as Victor Wembanyama proves he can lead a championship team, the Spurs have been urged to make a bigger deal.

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs poses for a jersey swap with a fan after the game against the Brooklyn Nets on December 27, 2024 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama isn't happy about seeing the jersey he gave to a young fan end up on an resale website.

After Round 3 of fan returns for NBA All-Star Weekend, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is solidly in fourth place in the Western Conference Frontcourt with his first All-Star Game appearance in sight.

Poeltl is a traditional center and could, in theory, share the floor with Wemby occasionally, although his main focus would be mitigating the damage when the young superstar sits, which has so far eluded Collins this season, who is having one of the worst years of his career.