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ESPN's Martin and Green weigh Wembanyama against Spurs legend Tim Duncan

San Antonio's past and future, side by side.

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.@KeianaMartinTV and @DGreen_14 compare Spurs legend Tim Duncan and young star Victor Wembanyama ⭐️ https://t.co/sjXRnIl

What happened: On ESPN's NBA coverage, analysts Keiana Martin and Danny Green broke down a comparison between San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan and young star Victor Wembanyama. The segment measures Wembanyama's rapid ascent against the franchise standard Duncan set across his Hall of Fame career.

Why it matters: The Duncan comparison signals how quickly Wembanyama has become the face of the Spurs and a generational anchor for the franchise. Pairing him with Duncan frames the stakes of San Antonio's next era and the expectations now attached to its young star.

By the numbers: Per GeniusIQ via ESPN Insights, Wembanyama's first-half buzzer-beater was the 9th attempt of his career from 40-plus feet and his first make, the longest of his career to date.

What to watch: Watch how Wembanyama's play this postseason fuels the Duncan-era comparisons and what it signals for the Spurs' championship timeline.

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