Victor Wembanyama's Impact on Roster Construction and Addressing the "Three-Guard Problem"

On Victor Wembanyama's arrival, the three-guard problem, the massive margin of error he brings to allow the Spurs to experiment while competing, his impending max contract, and trade possibilities.

For decades, NBA front offices sought the tallest players possible who could dominate the game with their size. Most of them were good rebounders and shot blockers, but couldn’t do much with the ball.

Then we had Yao Ming, who was the tallest but was very slow. Yet he countered that by being extremely skilled and efficient. He struggled with injuries throughout his career, but in brief spurts, he looked unstoppable.

Yao played exclusively inside the three-point line and was used primarily as a post-player. Although that role was a product of his time, he thrived in it. He was probably skilled enough to stretch the floor a little and knock down the occasional three.

We are now in the next frontier of that archetype with Victor Wembanyama. He’s playing with the ease of an adult against children on an adjustable hoop at the lowest height, making every dunk and shot. This is game-breaking dominance that, if sustained, could at least result in discourse about potential rule changes.

Wembanyama played at an All-NBA First Team level last year, but now he’s making a case for being the best player in the league. He could be an all-time great who gives his team one of the largest margins for error on and off the court.