The Spurs phenom gained 25 pounds, worked with Jamal Crawford and added Chris Paul as a teammate in the offseason.

But Wembanyama isn't just coming for individual stardom, or his first career playoff appearance. He's apparently coming for the necks of modern NBA stars whose work ethic he doesn't approve of. Recently,

Crawford, a veteran guard with a storied NBA career, expressed amazement at how quickly Wembanyama has picked up crucial aspects of the game, including footwork and rhythms that t