The San Antonio Spurs continued their strong 2025-26 season with a convincing 115-102 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night at Frost Bank Center. In his return from a brief absence due to ankle soreness, Victor Wembanyama delivered a dominant all-around performance, and teammate Keldon Johnson wasted no time hyping him up with one of the season’s most emphatic endorsements.
Wembanyama exploded for 32 points on 13-of-24 shooting (including 5-of-10 from three-point range), along with 12 rebounds, eight assists, four blocks, and two steals. The 7-foot-4 phenom was everywhere—scoring efficiently inside and out, facilitating for teammates, and anchoring the defense with his signature rim protection and length. His stat line marked another elite multi-category contribution, further cementing his status as one of the league’s most impactful two-way players.
De’Aaron Fox chipped in 17 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two steals, while Keldon Johnson added 13 points off the bench to help the Spurs close out a solid homestand.
Johnson’s Mic-Drop Moment
During Wembanyama’s postgame interview with NBA on Prime, Keldon Johnson playfully crashed the session and delivered a fiery, no-debate-allowed take on his superstar teammate:
“This is my guy right here. Best player in the world. MVP. If anybody else got anything to say, come holla at me.”
The moment quickly went viral, capturing the growing confidence and chemistry within the Spurs locker room. Johnson’s bold claim comes amid league-wide buzz following Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point explosion earlier in the week—the second-highest single-game total in NBA history behind Wilt Chamberlain’s 100. In that context, former NBA champion Metta World Peace even predicted that Wembanyama could one day drop 101 points in a game.
Wembanyama’s Dual-Award Ambitions
Wembanyama himself made his goals crystal clear after the win. While he remains the overwhelming favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year (with odds as heavy as -599 to -1500 in recent betting markets), he is currently trailing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić in the MVP race. Still, the 22-year-old expressed zero hesitation about chasing both honors:
“Right now in my mind is taking great care of my body cause I also want to win the MVP, and the DPOY. So I’m trying to press the gas from now until the end of the season.”
On the season, Wembanyama is posting career-high efficiency while leading the NBA in blocks and ranking among the top in multiple categories, helping the Spurs sit near the top of the Western Conference standings.
What’s Next for the Spurs?
San Antonio will look to keep the momentum rolling when they face the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. With Wembanyama healthy and the supporting cast—including emerging contributors like Stephon Castle—buying in, the Spurs are positioning themselves as legitimate contenders as the regular season winds down.
Keldon Johnson’s passionate defense of Wembanyama wasn’t just teammate love—it was a loud statement that the Spurs believe their young star is already the face of the league. If Wemby continues this level of play while staying healthy, the MVP conversation (and potentially a historic two-award sweep) could heat up even more in the weeks ahead.
Stay locked in for more as the Spurs push for playoff positioning and Wembanyama chases his dreams.