During the Spurs' media day, Victor Wembanyama delivered a powerful quote about his expectations for the team's defensive effort. "It doesn't matter your status, defense is nonnegotiable," he told reporters. The team has tried to back up his words, but Wemby is the one who makes the defense scary. He's the largest black hole in NBA history, and the stats prove it.
When Vic was out, San Antonio's defensive rating plummeted. They went from a top-five defensive team to a bottom-10 one. Overall, they dropped to 16th in the league. He's been back for four games, coming off the bench and playing limited minutes, but they've already skyrocketed back to the fifth-ranked defense in the NBA.