After his unreal season opener, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs faced the New Orleans Pelicans and Zion Williamson. Right from the opening tip, Wembanyama took the challenge of guarding the Pelicans star, but on the first play of the game, Williamson threw down a monster dunk on him that sent the New Orleans crowd into a frenzy.

As the NBA continues it's wild opening week, the New Orleans Pelicans matched up with the San Antonio Spurs Friday night. Zion Williamson and Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama wasn't just good during the San Antonio Spurs ' 125-92 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. He was historic as his 40 points broke Hall of Famer George Gervin's previous franchise record for the most points scored in a season-opening game.

A mystery surrounding San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama emerged before the NBA season. While Wembanyama's team has previously suggested he is anywhere from 7-foot-3 to 7-foot-5, a different claim arose from an insider.

San Antonio found itself on national television Wednesday night for the “welcome the next generation” opening game matchup — Cooper Flagg and the Mavs against Wembanyama and

Victor Wembanyama dominated the Mavericks in the season opener. Colin Cowherd had a bold take about the Spurs center.

And then, sticking out like a sore thumb amidst all these names, is Mamukelashvili. He averaged 20.2 points per 36 last season, more than Domantas Sabonis or Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle, among others, and then signed with the Toronto Raptors in the offseason to back up Jakob Poeltl in the frontcourt.