Victor Wembanyama’s 17-foot jumper at the last second gave the San Antonio Spurs the much-desired victory over the Phoenix Suns, and fans can’t keep calm. Wembanyama’s effort sealed a playoff spot for the Spurs after a six-year absence, and they are now in the running to clinch a top seeding.
NBA World Reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s Game-Winning Jumper That Sealed a Playoff Spot
Wembanyama has often been in the headlines for being a generational player with exceptional basketball talent. He began his professional career in France and was selected first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. One of the most exciting young stars led the league in blocks per game and was honored as the NBA Rookie of the Year in his rookie season.
Continuing his momentum, Wembanyama quickly established himself as a dominant two-way player and developed into an All-Star-caliber talent. He was a force to be reckoned with in the 2025-26 season, averaging 24.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while emerging as one of the top scorers in the league.
In the Spurs-Suns clash, his last-second jumper catapulted his team to a 101-100 victory, which otherwise wouldn’t have been possible since the Spurs had a slow start and trailed at the end of every quarter until the fourth. It was De’Aaron Fox who cut Phoenix’s lead and paved the way for Wembanyama to shine.
The NBA world didn’t mince words when labeling the 22-year-old the best in the world. Analyst and media personality Rob Perez noted that Wembanyama’s feat was a milestone for the Spurs since 2019.
“Wemby sends the Spurs to the playoffs for the first time since 2019.”
NBA on ESPN echoed the sentiment and celebrated Wemby’s first appearance in the postseason.
“The San Antonio Spurs are headed to the playoffs. It’ll be Wemby’s first taste of postseason hoops.”
Analyst page Spurs Culture called Wemby the best out of all the veterans and rising stars.
“THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD.”
Dave Portnoy’s Barstool Sports alerted the NBA world about the two-time NBA All-Star’s extraordinary skills.
“Interrupting March Madness to remind you that Victor Wembanyama is unreal.”
Hoop Central shared a clip of Wembanyama’s phenomenal jump shot over Oso Ighodaro, who attempted to contest it, commenting:
“This shot from Victor Wembanyama for the win. Effortless.”
The Spurs will host the Indiana Pacers on March 21, and the Phoenix squad will go up against Milwaukee, still in the running to clinch a spot.
