San Antonio Spurs 2025 Season: Victor Wembanyama Dominates Early, Spurs Are Undefeated

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The San Antonio Spurs are turning heads in the early 2025 NBA season. They are instead 3-0 with Victor Wembanyama already performing like a fully realized superstar. San Antonio’s defense looks generational, and rookie Dylan Harper is showing poise that could make him a future Rookie of the Year candidate. This young Spurs squad is already a force to be reckoned with, blending veteran coaching from Gregg Popovich with a pipeline of elite talent.

This analysis comes from a recent episode of Harrison Talks Pod, where we break down Wembanyama’s dominance, Harper’s emergence, and how the Spurs are reshaping the narrative around rebuilding teams in the NBA.

Victor Wembanyama: Rookie MVP-Level Production

Through just three games, Wembanyama has posted historic numbers: 33.3 points per game, 13.3 rebounds, and 6 blocks, shooting 63.6% overall and 69% from two-point range. His defensive presence is reminiscent of a rookie Shaq or a young Rudy Gobert, with opponents shooting only 38% inside against him.

Key highlights from Wemby’s early season:

  • Nine blocks and 13 contested shots against New Orleans

  • 75% shooting on touches under two seconds, showing elite processing speed

  • 71% of shots coming off two dribbles or fewer, emphasizing efficiency

  • 88% of shots taken within 10 feet, finishing through contact with control

Advanced metrics confirm his dominance. In Game 1, Wemby posted a 73.8% effective field goal percentage and a 77.4% true shooting percentage, pairing Jokic-level efficiency with elite rim protection. Analysts are already comparing him to the generation’s best, noting his two-way impact as unprecedented for a rookie in October.

Rookie Dylan Harper Makes Immediate Impact

Dylan Harper is providing crucial secondary scoring and playmaking off the bench. In three games, he’s averaged 16 points, 5.7 assists, and 5 rebounds, shooting 72.7% against the Nets while the Spurs were +33 with him on the floor.

Harper’s strengths include:

  • Elite offensive flow and decision-making in transition

  • Creating and finishing fast-break points

  • Complementing Wembanyama and other young stars in the backcourt

This is not just a one-man show. Harper’s emergence makes San Antonio’s youth movement look like a fully functional winning engine, adding depth and versatility.

Spurs Team Trends: Complete Basketball

San Antonio isn’t riding Wemby alone. Through three games, the team has shown:

  • +42 rebounding differential

  • +60 paint-points differential

  • Opponents under 41% shooting each night

  • Five or more players in double figures per game

Frontcourt pairing Wemby and Jakob Poeltl or Devin Vassell creates a +19 rebounding margin while maintaining spacing and shot selection. Classic Popovich identity shines: defensive discipline, high-effort rotations, and unselfish, efficient offense.

Early Season Game Highlights

  • Game 1 vs Mavericks (125–92): Wemby 40 & 15, Castle 22, Harper 15, Spurs dominated rebounding and shooting.

  • Game 2 @ Pelicans (120–116): Wemby 29–11–9 blocks, Vassell 23, Spurs controlled second-chance points.

  • Game 3 vs Nets (118–107): Wemby 31–14–6 blocks, Harper 20–8–6, balanced scoring overcame Cam Thomas’ 40 points.

The Spurs can win blowouts, tight contests, or high-scoring games. Their poise and versatility this early in the season is rare and noteworthy.

Why the Spurs Are Already a Threat

  • Generational defense: Wembanyama and Popovich-led system limit opponents’ efficiency

  • Rising rookie stars: Dylan Harper adds control, pace, and scoring off the bench

  • Balanced scoring: Multiple players contribute consistently

  • Rebounding dominance: Early margins signal control in the paint

  • Versatile, efficient offense: Wemby and young stars create spacing and high conversion rates

The Spurs are no longer in a rebuild phase. With Wembanyama performing like an MVP, Harper emerging as a secondary creator, and Popovich orchestrating the system, San Antonio is already a serious threat in the Western Conference. If this is October form, March could be frightening.

For full analysis, watch the discussion in the latest episode of Harrison Talks Pod, where we break down every key stat, matchup, and highlight from San Antonio’s impressive start. Don’t miss insights on rookie impact, backcourt chemistry, and why Wemby might already be the league’s most versatile big man.

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