Erik Spoelstra says the San Antonio Spurs utilize Victor Wembanyama similarly as the Denver Nuggets do Nikola Jokic
That’s because Heat coach Erik Spoelstra played three-time NBA All-Star center Bam Adebayo and rookie center Kel’el Ware together for an extended stretch for the first time during Sunday’s 128-107 home win over the San Antonio Spurs ... and the double-big combination looked better than anybody could have imagined.
The Jimmy Butler saga continues to loom over the Miami Heat, creating some tense and uncomfortable moments for all parties involved. But Heat veteran Kevin Love is using social media to bring a welcomed element to what has become a difficult and complex situation. Levity.
From a 13-point deficit to a 27-point lead, the Miami Heat took down the San Antonio Spurs, 128-107, in Kaseya Center on Sunday. Opening the NBA Sundays schedule, the team coached by Erik Spoelstra, sitting inside the Play-In zone of the Eastern Conference, snapped a three-game losing streak and improved to 21-20 in the Regular Season.
Victor Wembanyama's elite shot-blocking for the Spurs etched him into the books of NBA history since blocks started being tracked in 1973.
Even in a historically poor year for the incoming class, it may be too late for Kel’el Ware to campaign for this season’s NBA Rookie of the Year award. Regardless, Ware is drawing rave reviews from Miami Heat teammates and coaches as he continues adjusting to the pros.
Officially, Indiana will be the home team on the scoreboard when it plays San Antonio in Paris on Thursday. The Pacers know better.
A group of Wembanyama’s former coaches, teammates and trainers greeted him and the Spurs at Palais des Sports Maurice Thorez on Monday.
Miami overcame a 13-point deficit early in the second quarter to send the Spurs to their third loss in a row and sixth in the last seven games
Spurs standout Victor Wembanyama receives a heartwarming welcome upon his return to the home court in France before the NBA Paris Games
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is out for the game against the Miami Heat on January 19 due to a back injury. The team's leading scorer and rebounder's absence is a significant blow as the Spurs aim to stay competitive in the Western Conference.