Those who have encountered Wembanyama in and around San Antonio agree he has a generous and engaging personality, always polite and thoughtful. It is a trait just as vital as his length and skills as the Spurs now plan for a return to playoff relevance and, ultimately, more seasons as championship contenders. “The human is better than the product on the floor,” Buford insists. “I don’t say that disrespectfully to the product on the floor. But as great as he’s been as a player, his connection to his teammates, his commitment to the team and the community, his interest in elevating those less fortunate have exceeded the greatness he’s shown as a player. Also, the support of his teammates. “He’s a one-off as a player and, even more so, as a 19-year-old turned 20-year-old human being.” -via The Athletic / May 6, 2024
