After a highlight-reel dunk by Bam Adebayo in the Spurs’ win over the Miami Heat, Victor Wembanyama was asked postgame how he felt about being on the wrong end of a poster. His response was expectedly profound.
“Getting dunked on is part of the game. Until I’m getting dunked on more than I block shots, I’m going to keep going. But none of us are going to live to this day.”
Wemby on getting dunked on:
“Getting dunked on is part of the game. Until I’m getting dunked on more than I block shots, I’m going to keep going. But none of us are going to live to this day.” pic.twitter.com/L7UsTdwte0— OpenCourt-Basketball (@OpenCourtFB) October 31, 2025
In just a few sentences, Wembanyama reminded everyone why he’s not just a generational talent, but a generational thinker.
The dunk itself was emphatic. Adebayo drove hard, elevated, and threw it down over Wembanyama, who had rotated over to contest. The crowd erupted. Social media lit up. But Wembanyama didn’t flinch.
Rather than shy away from the moment, he embraced it as part of the job description for an elite rim protector. His comment absolutely underscored his commitment to defense and his refusal to let ego interfere with effort.
Wembanyama knows that to be great, you have to put yourself in the line of fire. You have to challenge shots, even if it means occasionally ending up on a poster.
At just 21 years old, Wembanyama is already showing the maturity of a seasoned veteran. He’s not chasing perfection, he’s chasing impact. And that’s why he’s on track to be an all-time great.
