Victor Wembanyama didn't appreciate a shove from Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac as the two sprinted toward the hoop Wednesday night. The San Antonio Spurs' Harrison Barnes knocked down a three-pointer as Zubac sent Wembanyama flying into his own bench as the shot went through the net.

If there was any fear about Victor Wembanyama's adjustment to the NBA, it had to do with his frame. Wembanyama is one of the NBA's tallest players at 7-foot-3, but he is very skinny for his height and will almost certainly bulk up with more time in San Antonio's strength and conditioning program.

Victor Wembanyama was ready to become the world’s tallest kickboxer on Wednesday night.

The story, as Buford tells it, goes like this: Claudio Crippa, an international scout for the Spurs, proposed going to see a youth game before checking out Doumbouya. Buford saw Wembanyama play for the first time that day. And the seeds for the Spurs’ new master plan were immediately planted.

As the San Antonio Spurs resume their regular season following a trip to France, Victor Wembanyama reflects on his trip home.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama's frustration boiled over during Wednesday's game against the Clippers when he was shoved to the floor by Ivica Zubac.

One of the moments that went viral from the game was when Ivica Zubac shoved down Victor Wembanyama in frustration over a lack of foul calls. Both the Clippers and Spurs grew increasingly frustrated over the lack of calls throughout the game,