San Antonio Spurs legend David Robinson isn’t holding back: he believes his squad is absolutely ready for another championship push, fresh off their NBA Finals run last season. Even wilder? He’s calling a quadruple-double for Victor Wembanyama. Like, it’s not *if* it’s going to happen, it’s *when*. This isn’t just a casual prediction; it’s a bold declaration from a Hall of Famer who knows exactly what it takes.
Finals Experience, Fresh Faces, and Admiral-Level Confidence
The Spurs made a massive leap last season, battling their way to the NBA Finals. They even knocked out the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a gritty seven-game Western Conference finals before ultimately falling to the New York Knicks in five games. Robinson, in an appearance on NBA TV’s “The Association,” straight-up said that experience is gold for a young team. He’s confident in Steph Castle, Dylan Harper, and the whole crew showing up night in and night out. He admitted the team ran out of gas, saying, “Our guys were too young,” but that pain? That makes you tougher. It gets ingrained.
And check this: the addition of veteran Tobias Harris is getting major props from The Admiral. Robinson pointed out that a huge challenge for the Spurs was their youth and lack of experience. Harris? He’s the guy who can steady the ship in those tight spots, bring the toughness, snatch those crucial rebounds, and just flat-out give you points. That kind of veteran leadership is clutch, especially when you’re gunning for the top.
Wemby’s Next Level: Strength, Stamina, and That History-Making Quad-Double
So, about Wemby. It’s his fourth NBA season, and Robinson sees two key areas for improvement: stamina and strength. And let’s be real, strength is just a natural progression for a guy who works as hard as Wemby. But after tasting the pressure of the NBA Finals? Robinson says that experience is going to hit different. He’s sure that “That’s not going to happen to him again,” referring to the team’s Finals fatigue. Wemby now knows the expectation, the constant playoff pressure. That’s a whole new level of preparation.
Then comes the bombshell. When asked who could notch the next quadruple-double in the NBA, Robinson didn’t even hesitate: “Wemby.” He says it’s probably not a matter of if, but when. Think about it: Robinson himself was the last NBA player to do it, way back in 1994, dropping 34 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 blocks against the Detroit Pistons. For him to say Wemby can do everything, get 10 assists, 10 blocks? That’s not just hype; that’s one legend recognizing another’s insane potential.
The Spurs open their 2026-27 season with a heavyweight clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Even with all his confidence in San Antonio, Robinson still calls the Thunder “really the team to beat if they’re healthy” in the Western Conference. Get ready, because if Robinson is right about Wemby and the Spurs’ experience, this season is going to be wild.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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