Victor Wembanyama delivered another unforgettable moment in Game 81 — and it wasn’t just his 40 points in 26 minutes.
- After the game, Wemby turned his press conference into a live math session, challenging reporters on the NBA’s 65-game minimum rule for awards.
- He broke down the logic himself:
- “If a guy plays 50 games at 35 minutes, that’s 1750 minutes. If another plays 75 games at 20 minutes, that’s 1500.”
- Wembanyama suggested a 75% threshold — about 62 games — as a more logical standard.
- The moment captured his unique mix of elite production, intelligence, and willingness to challenge the system, making him one of the most compelling stars in the league.
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