McGrady tabs Wembanyama for Year 3 leap

Spurs open Oct. 20 at Thunder on NBC

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 50m1 min read

Tracy McGrady thinks Victor Wembanyama could take his game to another level in Year 3. https://t.co/Esql1eKnQd Via @NBAonNBC on X

What happened: Tracy McGrady projected another jump for Victor Wembanyama in Year 3. San Antonio closes the Oct. 20 tripleheader at Oklahoma City in a Western Conference finals rematch.

Why it matters: Wembanyama's $252M extension ties San Antonio's 2026-27 timeline to his development. Coach Mitch Johnson has tested a three-point-guard look with Devin Vassell and Wembanyama during the preseason.

What to watch: His minutes and offensive load in the opening week will test McGrady's projection.

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@NBAonNBC 2026-10-14T20:25:26.987907+00:00

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