The San Antonio Spurs rebounded from missing the playoffs for six straight seasons to winning the Western Conference, losing only three games en route to a Western Conference Finals matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder lead 3-2 after a 127-114 Game 5 win led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 32 points. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 22.9 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 3.7 blocks in his first playoff run, with multiple 30-plus point games including 41 in Game 1. A Western Conference GM believes the best answer is a strong, athletic wing/forward in the 6-8 to 6-10 range, since smaller defenders cannot match up with Wembanyama’s size and strength. Scottie Barnes is presented as a potential fit for that role.
"“There's always an area you can attack (and) his is the strength factor. It's better now than when he came into the league three years ago, but (still a weakness.) And with OKC playing Caruso and Dort (on him), I get the thought process. But they're just too small. Then again, your 7-1, 7-2 guys aren't able to match up. I think you need to find someone in the 6-8, 6-10 range who's strong and athletic.”"
"The Thunder are up 3-2 after a 127-114 Game 5 victory behind a 32-point performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but the two-time MVP is not the player on everyone's mind. That would be Victor Wembanyama, a 22-year-old 7'4" giant with guard skills who is averaging 22.9 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 3.7 blocks in his first-ever playoff run. He scored more than 30 points in four playoff games, including a 41-point performance in Game 1 against the Thunder."
"The San Antonio Spurs went from missing the playoffs for six consecutive seasons to taking the Western Conference by storm. They only lost three games on the way to a Western Conference Finals matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder, taking down the Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves."
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