NBA Communications: San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham have been named the NBA Western and Jap Convention Gamers of the Week, respectively, for Week 9 of the 2024-25 season (Dec. 16-22).
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What’s the excitement on Twitter?
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby will take the court docket tonight in Philly because the reigning West participant of the week. It’s the primary time he’s obtained the consideration, and it was properly deserved after he averaged 36 factors & 7 blocks in main the Spurs to a 2-0 report.
expressnews.com/sports activities/spurs/a… – 4:00 PM
Wemby will take the court docket tonight in Philly because the reigning West participant of the week. It’s the primary time he’s obtained the consideration, and it was properly deserved after he averaged 36 factors & 7 blocks in main the Spurs to a 2-0 report.
expressnews.com/sports activities/spurs/a… – 4:00 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby to date this season:
-Week 9 Western Convention Participant of the Week
-OCT/NOV Western Convention Defensive Participant of the Month
-OCT/NOV Western Convention Participant of the Month Nominee
open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… – 3:57 PM
Wemby to date this season:
-Week 9 Western Convention Participant of the Week
-OCT/NOV Western Convention Defensive Participant of the Month
-OCT/NOV Western Convention Participant of the Month Nominee
open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… – 3:57 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby named Western Convention Participant of the Week open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… – 3:54 PM
Wemby named Western Convention Participant of the Week open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… – 3:54 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was nominated for Western Convention Participant of the Week.
Wemby received the award.
SGA has been nominated each week this season. – 3:37 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was nominated for Western Convention Participant of the Week.
Wemby received the award.
SGA has been nominated each week this season. – 3:37 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Wemby and Detroit guard Cade Cunningham have been named the NBA Western and Jap Convention Gamers of the Week, respectively, for Week 9 of the 2024-25 season (Dec. 16-22), per NBA. – 3:34 PM
Wemby and Detroit guard Cade Cunningham have been named the NBA Western and Jap Convention Gamers of the Week, respectively, for Week 9 of the 2024-25 season (Dec. 16-22), per NBA. – 3:34 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers ahead Pascal Siakam was a nominee for Jap Convention Participant of the Week, which was received by Pistons guard Cade Cunningham. – 3:32 PM
Pacers ahead Pascal Siakam was a nominee for Jap Convention Participant of the Week, which was received by Pistons guard Cade Cunningham. – 3:32 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Tyrese Maxey was nominated for Jap Convention Participant of the Week. The winner was Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons. – 3:32 PM
Tyrese Maxey was nominated for Jap Convention Participant of the Week. The winner was Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons. – 3:32 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby turns into the 2nd Spurs participant this season to be named Western Convention participant of the week.
Harrison Barnes received the award as properly just a few weeks in the past. – 3:32 PM
Wemby turns into the 2nd Spurs participant this season to be named Western Convention participant of the week.
Harrison Barnes received the award as properly just a few weeks in the past. – 3:32 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Naturally, Vic Wembanyama was simply named Western Convention Participant of the Week. – 3:32 PM
Naturally, Vic Wembanyama was simply named Western Convention Participant of the Week. – 3:32 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Wemby has been named the Western Convention participant of the week – 3:30 PM
Wemby has been named the Western Convention participant of the week – 3:30 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
For enjoyable I went again and checked out matchup knowledge from Embiid’s 70-point sport final January to see the place the largest weak spot was.
Guarded by:
Wemby – 22 pts on 9-15 capturing
Collins – 21 pts on 9-14 capturing
Sochan – 20 pts on 9-16 capturing
Dude simply gave all people the enterprise. – 1:25 PM
For enjoyable I went again and checked out matchup knowledge from Embiid’s 70-point sport final January to see the place the largest weak spot was.
Guarded by:
Wemby – 22 pts on 9-15 capturing
Collins – 21 pts on 9-14 capturing
Sochan – 20 pts on 9-16 capturing
Dude simply gave all people the enterprise. – 1:25 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Victor Wembanyama doesn’t wish to be put in a field: ‘I received’t match’ – through @ESPN App espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:37 PM
Victor Wembanyama doesn’t wish to be put in a field: ‘I received’t match’ – through @ESPN App espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:37 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
📺 De’Aaron Fox Commerce Rumor, Wemby’s Huge Week, and the Full Rotation youtu.be/1RKrdQfcwdE?si… – 9:45 PM
📺 De’Aaron Fox Commerce Rumor, Wemby’s Huge Week, and the Full Rotation youtu.be/1RKrdQfcwdE?si… – 9:45 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
🎙️New episode!
🏀 Wemby vs Hawks & Blazers
🏀 Spurs via 28 video games
🏀 De’Aaron Fox commerce rumor
🏀 Spurs vs under .500 groups
🏀 Lineups with full rotation
🎧 Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
🎧 Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/6BjcSZ… – 9:44 PM
🎙️New episode!
🏀 Wemby vs Hawks & Blazers
🏀 Spurs via 28 video games
🏀 De’Aaron Fox commerce rumor
🏀 Spurs vs under .500 groups
🏀 Lineups with full rotation
🎧 Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…
🎧 Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/6BjcSZ… – 9:44 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Ep. 20: De’Aaron Fox Commerce Rumor, Wemby’s Huge Week, and the Full Rotation open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.x.com/O23sxkjxth – 9:26 PM
Ep. 20: De’Aaron Fox Commerce Rumor, Wemby’s Huge Week, and the Full Rotation open.substack.com/pub/thespotups… pic.x.com/O23sxkjxth – 9:26 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Cade York burying that kick from 59 yards in opposition to the Browns is simply good. – 2:21 PM
Cade York burying that kick from 59 yards in opposition to the Browns is simply good. – 2:21 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
Cade York misses the 47-yard area aim try, so Bengals nonetheless lead 7-0 with 1:17 left within the first quarter. – 1:35 PM
Cade York misses the 47-yard area aim try, so Bengals nonetheless lead 7-0 with 1:17 left within the first quarter. – 1:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Remaining: DET 133, PHX 125
Durant: 43 Pts, 6 Ast, 5 Reb, 14-26 FG, 4-9 3P
Beal: 26 Pts, 6 Reb, 5 Ast, 11-20 FG
Jones: 19 Pts, 7-8 FG
Cunningham: 28 Pts, 13 Ast, 9-19 FG
Suns gave up 34 factors off 19 TOs and have now misplaced 5 of their final 7 video games – 11:31 PM
Remaining: DET 133, PHX 125
Durant: 43 Pts, 6 Ast, 5 Reb, 14-26 FG, 4-9 3P
Beal: 26 Pts, 6 Reb, 5 Ast, 11-20 FG
Jones: 19 Pts, 7-8 FG
Cunningham: 28 Pts, 13 Ast, 9-19 FG
Suns gave up 34 factors off 19 TOs and have now misplaced 5 of their final 7 video games – 11:31 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Huge time onions from Cade Cunningham. Getting into his potential. February may very well be calling – 11:31 PM
Huge time onions from Cade Cunningham. Getting into his potential. February may very well be calling – 11:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Cunningham 3.
Durant turnover looking for Dunn for nook 3.
Suns down 131-125 with 16.4 seconds left. #Suns – 11:31 PM
Cunningham 3.
Durant turnover looking for Dunn for nook 3.
Suns down 131-125 with 16.4 seconds left. #Suns – 11:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
That’ll do it. Cade Cunningham hits a tricky 3 off the dribble, then KD’s eighth turnover of the evening places it out of attain – 11:30 PM
That’ll do it. Cade Cunningham hits a tricky 3 off the dribble, then KD’s eighth turnover of the evening places it out of attain – 11:30 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Cade Cunningham making an attempt to shut this sport for the Pistons, Suns down eight with 3:47 left after Cunningham splits FTs.
Followers leaving. #Suns – 11:14 PM
Cade Cunningham making an attempt to shut this sport for the Pistons, Suns down eight with 3:47 left after Cunningham splits FTs.
Followers leaving. #Suns – 11:14 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Dunn offensive foul.
Cunningham over Dunn.
Followers misplaced it when Nurkic handed up layup to kick it out to Dunn, who discovered Durant for a 3.
Fan can nonetheless be heard screaming at Nurkic, who scores off Durant feed. Suns down 8. #Suns – 10:55 PM
Dunn offensive foul.
Cunningham over Dunn.
Followers misplaced it when Nurkic handed up layup to kick it out to Dunn, who discovered Durant for a 3.
Fan can nonetheless be heard screaming at Nurkic, who scores off Durant feed. Suns down 8. #Suns – 10:55 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Beal goes up for a dunk in transition and is fouled by Cunningham in a superb play on the ball. Beal missed the dunk and his touchdown after hanging on the rim was almost very scary. He fortunately landed totally on his physique as an alternative of his face. Appears to be OK. – 10:35 PM
Beal goes up for a dunk in transition and is fouled by Cunningham in a superb play on the ball. Beal missed the dunk and his touchdown after hanging on the rim was almost very scary. He fortunately landed totally on his physique as an alternative of his face. Appears to be OK. – 10:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Beal went down arduous on his face trying to dunk in transition with Cade Cunningham coming from behind.
Stays within the sport. That was a tough fall on what appeared like his face. Cunningham known as for the foul.
Splits FTs. Suns down 89-82. #Suns – 10:35 PM
Beal went down arduous on his face trying to dunk in transition with Cade Cunningham coming from behind.
Stays within the sport. That was a tough fall on what appeared like his face. Cunningham known as for the foul.
Splits FTs. Suns down 89-82. #Suns – 10:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Ow. Bradley Beal went for the dunk in transition and Cade Cunningham challenged it, Brad fell to the bottom and it appeared like he hit his face on the bottom HARD. He’s staying within the sport, rubbing his left wrist a bit – 10:35 PM
Ow. Bradley Beal went for the dunk in transition and Cade Cunningham challenged it, Brad fell to the bottom and it appeared like he hit his face on the bottom HARD. He’s staying within the sport, rubbing his left wrist a bit – 10:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Cunningham stepback 3 over Durant.
Jones 3 reply. Suns down 88-79. #Suns – 10:32 PM
Cunningham stepback 3 over Durant.
Jones 3 reply. Suns down 88-79. #Suns – 10:32 PM
Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
A woman simply walked by media row in a Dante Cunningham Spurs jersey. Undoubtedly a ball knower. – 9:58 PM
A woman simply walked by media row in a Dante Cunningham Spurs jersey. Undoubtedly a ball knower. – 9:58 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Beal first bucket.
Cunningham reply, and the foul. Suns down 3-2. #Suns – 9:12 PM
Beal first bucket.
Cunningham reply, and the foul. Suns down 3-2. #Suns – 9:12 PM
Extra on this storyline
On Cade Cunningham’s management: “With Cade, he takes the problem of guarding on the defensive finish. He does take the problem and he takes it severely. If he sees some guys slipping or slacking, he’ll name them out, to not embarrass them however to problem the others. That’s what a real chief does. He’s a triple-double machine now. I don’t know what bought into him, however he’s getting them simple.” -via YouTube / December 21, 2024
Omari Sankofa II: Cade Cunningham on Ron Holland’s ejection after confronting Jordan Clarkson with fists up: “That’s who Ron is. Ron is an excellent loyal dude, tremendous tough-minded dude. I may’ve had my eyes closed and guessed who was going to be in the course of it. That’s simply who he’s.” -via Bluesky / December 19, 2024
Omari Sankofa II: FINAL: Jazz 126, Pistons 119. They trailed 48-19 after the first and couldn’t shut the hole. Cade Cunningham completed with 33 factors, 7 assists and 6 rebounds on 13-23 capturing. -via Bluesky / December 19, 2024
Wembanyama admits his huge array of belongings generally creates confusion for him, however he credit the Spurs’ video group with serving to him decelerate the sport. Earlier than each sport, the video workers masses an iPad stuffed with clips of the assorted defensive appears to be like the opponent utilized in opposition to him within the final matchup. “The true problem is adjusting to the protection in actual time, the kind of protection,” Wembanyama stated. “As a result of the solutions are at all times there after we watch movie afterwards. It’s simple to identify them. However reacting in actual time could be very tough.” However because of his movie examine, Wembanyama is beginning to acknowledge all of the patterns used in opposition to him. Billups defined earlier than Saturday’s sport that the one approach to defend Wembanyama is with a defensive scheme as various as his ability set. -via ESPN / December 23, 2024
ON HIS FIRST day of coaching camp as a rookie in 2023, Victor Wembanyama defined how the San Antonio Spurs may greatest place him, and the franchise, for fulfillment. It was round 90 days after the French phenom was chosen No. 1 within the 2023 NBA Draft. Standard basketball knowledge stated the 7-foot-3 Wembanyama ought to stay within the paint and take his photographs close to the basket. He ought to display, rebound and defend. Block photographs. Hand off the ball to guards to facilitate offense. That’s what most huge males do. However Wembanyama is not any odd huge. He knew it. So the 19-year-old sat with the Spurs workers and so they mentioned how conventionality would stifle his creativity, and subsequently restrict the group’s ceiling with him as its centerpiece. “One of the best ways for me to assist is to not put me in a field,” Wembanyama advised the Spurs forward of his first NBA season. “[Spurs coach Gregg Popovich] is aware of it. He realized to know me and I’m studying to know him. We all know we’re going to make one thing authentic, one thing particular.” -via ESPN / December 23, 2024
As an alternative of constant his 3-point barrage, Wembanyama moved inside, lighting up Sacramento for 13 factors on 4-of-5 capturing with 6 rebounds, 4 assists and a pair of blocks. None of these 5 photographs got here from past the arc. Three landed from 7 toes or nearer. The efficiency supplied one of many first glimpses this season of Wembanyama studying how — and most significantly — when to deploy his huge ability set. And the way ruthlessly efficient it may be. After the sport, Wembanyama as soon as once more cautioned in opposition to placing him in a field. “Don’t,” he stated. “I received’t match.” -via ESPN / December 23, 2024