I still come back to that one against the Heat, personally.
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It’s not just the audacity in how he calls for the ball or the ease with which he throws down (although yes, those things too), but also the seams in a defense that my basketball-watching eyes must now account for with the arrival of Victor Wembanyama. Thanks to an otherworldly combination of wingspan, mobility and coordination, any beeline to the rim can become two points with enough timing and gumption.