Victor Wembanyama looks like a changed man in the early days of the 2025-26 season, and it has a lot to do with his shot selection.

Wembanyama would finish with a stat line of 29 points, 11 rebounds and nine blocks, narrowly missing out on a triple-double, in the Spurs' 120-116 overtime victory. The 7-foot-5 superstar fouled out with 4:17 left in OT, which prevented him from registering his tenth block.

Victor Wembanyama dunked on Cooper Flagg’s debut. And shot over it. And dribbled around it. And reminded everyone what was missing the last two months of the French star’s second season.

As the NBA continues it's wild opening week, the New Orleans Pelicans matched up with the San Antonio Spurs Friday night. Zion Williamson and Victor Wembanyama

In the Spurs' regular-season opener against the Dallas Mavericks, Wembanyama simply eviscerated his competition. He went into volcano mode and spewed 40 points on 15-of-21 shooting from the field, 15 rebounds, and three blocked shots. The French native also provided several highlight reel-worthy plays that made fans drop their jaws in disbelief.

Victor Wembanyama wasn't just good during the San Antonio Spurs ' 125-92 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. He was historic as his 40 points broke Hall of Famer George Gervin's previous franchise record for the most points scored in a season-opening game.

And then, sticking out like a sore thumb amidst all these names, is Mamukelashvili. He averaged 20.2 points per 36 last season, more than Domantas Sabonis or Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle, among others, and then signed with the Toronto Raptors in the offseason to back up Jakob Poeltl in the frontcourt.

NBA legend Kevin Garnett offers high amounts of praise to Victor Wembanyama following his dominant opening night performance